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Bankruptcy or Bust: Financial Desperation Doomed the Titan Sub
Accidents
September 24, 2024
From 
John Konrad
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gCaptain

Bankruptcy or Bust: Financial Desperation Doomed the Titan Sub

In the months leading up to the catastrophic implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible, the company’s desperation for cash had already set the stage for tragedy said director of engineering Phil...
Maryland Piles on Lawsuit Against ‘Dali’ Owner and Operator
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September 24, 2024
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Maryland Piles on Lawsuit Against ‘Dali’ Owner and Operator

By David Shepardson Sept 24 (Reuters) – The state of Maryland on Tuesday filed civil claims against the owner and operator of the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge...
FBI Boards Ship Managed by Company Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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September 21, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

FBI Boards Ship Managed by Company Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company responsible for the containership that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore back in March, killing six people...
Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue
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September 21, 2024
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Editorial
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gCaptain

Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue

by Jamie Pringle (Keele University) Search and rescue (SAR) for missing persons is always challenging for the specialist recovery teams involved, regardless of the environment they’re working in. But the...
Families Sue Dali Shipowner Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Deaths
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September 21, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Families Sue Dali Shipowner Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Deaths

By Diana Novak Jones (Reuters) – The families of the six workers who died in the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore filed lawsuits on Friday against the...
Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue
Accidents
September 21, 2024
From 
Editorial
 via 
gCaptain

Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue

by Jamie Pringle (Keele University) Search and rescue (SAR) for missing persons is always challenging for the specialist recovery teams involved, regardless of the environment they’re working in. But the...
Mike Lynch Superyacht Update: Dry Drowning Deaths, Manslaughter Probe, and Fears Over Secret Russian Data Amid Tragedy
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September 21, 2024
From 
GCaptain
 via 
gCaptain

Mike Lynch Superyacht Update: Dry Drowning Deaths, Manslaughter Probe, and Fears Over Secret Russian Data Amid Tragedy

The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm on August 19, claiming the lives of seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old...
Bulk Carrier Breakaway Highlights Importance of Mooring Safety
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September 19, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bulk Carrier Breakaway Highlights Importance of Mooring Safety

On March 27, 2023, the bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal in Louisiana, drifting down the Mississippi River and colliding with a moored...
U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Accidents
September 18, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, seeking more than...