Casualty News

New Canadian fisheries vessel damaged in breakwater strike

CCGS Sir John Franklin was finishing its first week of sea trials near Victoria, British Columbia

NTSB cites inadequate maintenance in Tenn. towboat sinking

Corrosion allowed 'uncontrolled water ingress' on Ms. Nancy C.

Bulk carriers collide in Vancouver Harbor

Both ships were damaged after Caravos Harmony lost power, Transport Canada says

Crewman missing after towboat capsizes in Louisiana

Three were aboard Seattle Slew when the accident occurred north of Point A La Hache

Coast Guard investigating towboat sinking near Baton Rouge

Michelle Ann sank near a bulk carrier at a Mississippi River anchorage

Crew rescued as towboat sinks in Louisiana; sheen reported

The good Samaritan vessel Rod C. responds to St. Rita near Laplace

Fire damages Polar Star north of Antarctica

Crews need nearly two hours to extinguish the flames in the incinerator room

Casualty flashback: Fatal sinking of the tanker Bow Mariner

The loss of the ship off Virginia 15 years ago led to important safety improvements

By Lt. Mike Lawrence, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads

Alaska landing craft intentionally grounded after taking on water

Minor sheening is seen around Don Quixote, which has up to 2,000 gallons of fuel on board

Two barges sink after Vicksburg bridge strike

M/V Chad Tregrache was guiding a 30-barge tow when the incident occurred