Rescue Operations

Crowley Mariners Honored for Heroic Rescues by American Waterways Operators

Crowley mariners Second Mate Brennan Shute (left) accepting the award on behalf of the mariners aboard the El Coqui and Captain Hedi Marzougui (right) accepting the award on behalf of Second Mate Zapolski of the Potomac Express.

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; April 23, 2025) ­– The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has awarded Crowley mariners serving on the Crowley-managed containership Potomac Express and the company’s LNG-powered container/roll on-roll off vessel El Coqui with the Honor & Excellence...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/crowley-mariners-honored-for-heroic-rescues-by-american-waterways-operators/

Cargo Ship Runs Aground As Storm Strikes

A cargo ship carrying 20 crew members, nickel ore, and around 2,000 litres of diesel has run aground off the southern Philippine province of Surigao del Norte, the coastguard said on Tuesday, reports reuters.

Typhoon Surigae

The cause was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Surigae, which brought winds that reached 195 km (121.17 miles) per hour, with its effects felt in many parts of the eastern Philippines.

The coastguard said the crew of LCT Cebu Great...

https://mfame.guru/cargo-ship-runs-aground-as-storm-strikes/