NTSB Investigation: Contact of towing vessel with lock gate
NTSB published an investigation into an incident where the towing vessel Kitty while pushing two loaded tank barges striked a lock gate.
Read moreDetailsNTSB published an investigation into an incident where the towing vessel Kitty while pushing two loaded tank barges striked a lock gate.
Read moreDetailsFollowing a recent investigation that identified the failure of the Pilothouse Alerter System as a key contributing factor, the USCG issued a Safety Alert to highlight important recommendations and significant safety risks.
Read moreDetailsThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report on an incident where, on September 12, 2023, about 0641 local time, the towing vessel John 3:16 was transiting the Lower Mississippi River near Saint Rose, Louisiana, when the vessel contacted an industrial cargo pier.
Read moreDetailsThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report on an incident where, on February 17, 2023, while the Desperado was transiting Lake Salvador on the Intracoastal Waterway in Bayou Perot, Louisiana, a fire occurred in the engine room that the crew was not able to extinguish, and the crew evacuated the vessel.
Read moreDetailsThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report on the the towing vessel Susan K that struck the center bridge pier on the Natchez-Vidalia Bridge in April 2023.
Read moreDetailsThe troubled container vessel Shilling was successfully towed to safety by the ocean-going tug Skandi Emerald from Tasman Bay to Wellington, according to Maritime New Zealand.
Read moreDetailsThe US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) announced the cancellation of CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-03, Certificate of Inspection (COI) Phase-in Period for Existing Towing Vessels Using the TSMS Option Under 46, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter M.
Read moreDetailsTo ensure that safe towing operations that are conducted in UAE waters and ports are following International and National regulations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Maritime Administration of United Arab Emirates, operators must adhere to certain procedures.
Read moreDetailsNTSB published the accident report of the towing vessel Marquette Warrior, which on November 21, 2021, lost steering after the online electrical generator failed.
Read moreDetailsMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international leading towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia.
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