A fire broke out on a small boat at Millerton Lake, California on August 19, 2022. At the time, the vessel was about to be put into the water when its engine was started. A fire started during the process, burning multiple people standing around the boat. One...
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Crew Member Electrocuted on Bulk Carrier COSCO WUYISHAN
A crew member was electrocuted on board the bulk carrier COSCO WUYISHAN on August 17, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Veracruz, Mexico. The crew member was electrocuted while performed his job duties on the ship. Additional details have not yet been released....
Fire on Landing Craft WESTERN STAR
There was a fire on board the landing craft WESTERN STAR on August 17, 2022. According to reports, the vessel was at South West Bay on Malekula island, Vanuatu. It is believed the vessel was loaded with fuel at the time the fire broke out. The vessel was chartered...
Swimmer Struck by Boat in Canaan, New York
There was a boating accident in Canaan, New York on August 16, 2022. According to reports, a woman was swimming in Queechy Lake when she was struck by a boat. The swimmer may have lost a leg in the incident. She was transported to Albany Medical Center by...
The Crucial Role of Safety in Barge Operations: Understanding and Preventing Common Hazards
Barges are a vital component of the maritime industry, providing an efficient and cost-effective means of transporting bulk goods over water. Despite their economic benefits, barge operations come with inherent risks that can lead to serious accidents if not properly...
Boating Accident in Decatur County, Tennessee – 3 Killed
There was a deadly boating accident in Decatur County, Tennessee on August 6, 2022. According to reports, three passengers were on a boat traveling downstream on the Tennessee River. The boat collided with a barge on the water. All three people on board were...
Deadly Boating Collision near Freeport, Texas
There was a deadly boating crash near Freeport, Texas on August 6, 2022. During the incident, two boats collided in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. According to reports, at the time of the collision, three passengers on one of the boats and two on the other one were...
Boat Crash on High Rock Lake, North Carolina
There was a boating collision on High Rock Lake in North Carolina on August 6, 2022. During the incident, a bass boat t-boned a pontoon boot on Saturday afternoon. According to reports, at the time of the collision, the bass boat was trying to level off from speed...
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. Awarded Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. was awarded a contract to perform dredging work at the Tampa Harbor. The contract is for almost $13 million. The project will result in dredging in Egmont Cut-1,...
Collision between Two Recreational Boats on Lake Martin, Alabama
There was a boating collision on Lake Martin in Alabama on July 30, 2022. During the incident, a bass boat collided with a recreational boat on the lake at approximately 2:45 on Saturday morning. The collision occurred in Kowaliga Bay near the Anchor Bay Marina....

