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4 dead after semitruck slams into stopped traffic in Minnesota

Four people, including two children, are dead after a crash in Minnesota involving a semitruck in a construction zone.

The five-vehicle crash, which occurred Wednesday on U.S. Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Arrowhead Township, killed Blackduck residents Vincent Louis Dow, 65; Bonnie Mae Dow, 66; Hope Mae Oakgrove, 9; and Charlotte White, 9. 

Authorities said a GMC Acadia, Ford Escape, Mack Semi and Honda Pilot were stopped in traffic due to construction when a 2009 International 9900 semitruck,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/4-dead-after-semitruck-slams-into-stopped-traffic-in-minnesota

Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | June 25 – New frigates, corvettes and a special operations support ship

The Hellenic Navy acquires a former research vessel for special operations support as Japan welcomes a stealth frigate into service and new corvettes for Russia and the Philippines are launched. Construction begins on Australia’s Hunter-class frigates. Finally, ordered have been placed for frigates for the German Navy and patrol boats for Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours. […]

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Australian government orders two additional Guardian-class patrol boats

A Guardian-class patrol boat

The Australian Government has ordered two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from Austal Australia by way of a contract valued at approximately AU$39 million (US$26 million). The 39.5-metre, steel-hull patrol boats, to be constructed at Henderson in Western Australia and scheduled for delivery...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/australian-government-orders-two-additional-guardian-class-patrol-boats/

VESSEL REVIEW | Deutrom – Versatile response RIB for Australia’s Northern Territory Police

Deutrom, a new patrol boat acquired by Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Australia’s Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of a new fast patrol RIB designed by Southerly Designs. Deutrom was purpose designed, built, and equipped for police operations requiring very high speed and the ability to carry multiple personnel. Registered to category 2C survey, the vessel will operate within coastal areas of […]

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AWARDS 2023 | Best RIB Patrol Boat – 12-metre Police Patrol Boat – Marell Boats

Best RIB Patrol Boat – 12-metre Police Patrol Boat – Marell Boats Offering a fine example of intra-Scandinavian co-operation, these five striking looking aluminium, outboard powered, RIB patrol boats for the Norwegian Police were created in neighbouring Sweden. As with all Marell creations, the...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/police/awards-2023-best-rib-patrol-boat-12-metre-police-patrol-boat-marell-boats/

18 Indonesian fishers plead guilty for operating illegally in Australian waters

One of two Indonesian vessels seized by Australian authorities for illegal fishing off Western Australia in April 2024

Eighteen illegal fishers from two Indonesian vessels recently pleaded guilty to fisheries offences reported in Australian waters in April 2024. In separate incidents throughout the previous month, Australian authorities located, intercepted, and apprehended two Indonesian vessels fishing illegally in Australian waters. One of the vessels initially attempted to evade authorities, with the other located hiding […]

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Pro-Palestinian blockade at Melbourne port terminal broken up by police

Victorian Police broke up a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the gates of a port terminal in Melbourne earlier this week. Protestors blocked the Victoria International Container Terminal at Webb Dock from […]

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Western Australia’s travel restrictions amended to allow vital ship crew changes

WA Police have amended their Quarantine Directions that accidentally prevented maritime crew from joining ships; Credit EurovisionNim – Creative Commons ShareAlike v 4

Western Australia’s Police Commissioner has amended his Self-Quarantine Directions, issued last week, to allow shipping companies to change crews in the State.

On-signing and off-signing ship crews now fall within the category of “essential service” workers, which are exempt from the emergency Self-Quarantine Directions. They...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/western-australias-travel-restrictions-amended-to-allow-vital-ship-crew-changes/

MetalCraft Marine delivers patrol boat to Alabama

MetalCraft Marine recently launched a 34′ patrol boat for the Mobile, Ala., Police. The Interceptor was designed to give a true, soft, dry ride and that ride was tested in 4′-5′ chop at speed.

The Interceptor has a large cabin and aft deck for open work spaces for officers who work wearing a lot of equipment and 6’10” of headroom for tall personnel. The boat will spend long hours out in the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay and has adequate heat and air conditioning for the wide range of...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metalcraft-marine-delivers-patrol-boat-alabama/