Five die, eight missing after liftboat capsizes near Port Fourchon

Five die, eight missing after liftboat capsizes near Port Fourchon

Five people died and eight others remain missing after a liftboat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico near Port Fourchon, La., after encountering hurricane-force winds while underway.   The 234-foot SEACOR Power rolled over at about 1630 on April 13, roughly 7 nautical miles from the port. The vessel came to rest on the seafloor partially submerged. Winds had exceeded 80…
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Canada updates, consolidates marine regulations to improve safety

Canada updates, consolidates marine regulations to improve safety

Canada has significantly revised its maritime safety regulations, strengthening emergency notification and situational awareness requirements for more than 23,000 commercial vessels of all types and sizes. Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced the revisions, published as “Marine Navigation Safety Regulations 2020,” on Oct. 28. In addition to search and rescue modifications, the changes aim to help mariners prevent collisions and…
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