The Coast Guard and local agencies are working to refloat an oil rig platform supply vessel after it ran aground on San Jose Island, Texas.No injuries, damage or pollution were reported, but the captain estimated that the vessel had 8,000 gallons of fuel and 110 gallons of lube oil on board…
Ship's funnel removed, mast section to be lifted off next.As weather conditions seem to be fine near Tubbataha Reef, salvaging operation of the USS Guardian that ran aground last month along a portion of the UNESCO World Heritage reef continues…
'Observatory' advisory group of Costa Crociere managers, academics & salvors, brief the local Giglio community on progress.At the periodic meeting of the 'Observatory' with the Giglio community, president Maria Sargentini, accompanied by Costa Crociere managers…
Seafarer Exploration Corporation complete phase 1 on Lantana Beach, FL shipwreck site, move on to dig & identify phase 2.The dig and identify permit allows Seafarer to dig and determine various artifacts to help identify the ship. The final phase of excavation will be Phase III…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has called for an early casualty investigation following the tragic loss of the bulk carrier Harita Bauxite. The Panama-registered, 1983-built handymax ship which was reportedly carrying a cargo of nickel ore from Obi…
A statement by Admiral Mohab Mamish, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, explains reactions to the grounding of a Korean tankship.Suez Canal Authority Chairman, Amiral Mohab Mamish, stated that Suez Canal pilots and salvage teams supported…
The Coast Guard took off a female passenger from the disabled ship in the Gulf of Mexico under tow to Mobile.A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat — Medium crew medevaced a female passenger who reportedly suffered a stroke and transported her to Dauphin Island to meet emergency medical services…
Crowley Maritime subsidiary Titan Salvage appoint Michael G. Johnson Vice-President of Business Strategy & Process.Johnson will report to TITAN’s Managing Director Rich Habib, and will be domiciled in the company’s Houston office. In his new role…
The Navy has determined that 23-year old 'USS Guardian' will be dismantled & removed in sections from the reef.'Guardian is badly damaged and with the deteriorating integrity of the ship, the weight involved, and where it is grounded on the reef…
New Addition to the Gulf Coast Region. Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. announces the hiring of Jose’ Vindeola, joining the Gulf Coast Region in the Business Development / Technical Support position. Mr. Vindeola will be essential in providing…
'Task Force Tubbataha' is working closely with the US Navy & a Singapore salvage company to plan the wreck's removal.In a statement issued by the Philippine Coastguard, Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya explained that…
Fishermen discover abandoned fully loaded cargo ship, and successfully tow it to their home base.The ship, Hai Dong 27, was discovered abandoned and adrift by fishermen from Hoang Hoa district of Thanh Hoa province, subsequently a dozen fishing…
Coast Guard responds to report of crude oil in Mississippi River. A unified command has been established in response to a report of crude oil in the lower Mississippi River near mile marker 434 in Vicksburg, Miss., Sunday.Watchstanders…
The mine counter-measures ship 'USS Guardian' (MCM 5) still sits on the Tubbataha Reef.Operations to safely recover the ship while minimizing environmental effects are being conducted in close cooperation with allied Philippines Coast Guard and Navy…
The U.S. 7th Fleet Commander expressed regret over the grounding of 'USS Guardian' on Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea. 'As a protector of the sea and a sailor myself, I greatly regret any damage this incident has caused to the Tubbataha Reef…