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Incorrectly Installed Fuel Tubing Led to Containership Fire Off California -NTSB
An incorrectly installed section of main engine fuel oil return tubing led to an engine room fire aboard a containership off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said…
Bad Fuel Causes Engine Trouble on MSC Containership
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said one of its containerships has had to pause its China-U.S. voyage after a fuel problem gave rise to engine problems on board the 366-meter vessel. The Panamanian-flagged…
Master Fined for Delayed Engine Failure Reporting
A tanker captain has been convicted and fined for failing to immediately alert Australian authorities of a main engine breakdown in 2019. On January 31, 2019, the tanker Asphalt Spirit suffered a main engine breakdown…
Total Lubmarine Resumes Full Service in Tianjin
Marine lubricants and greases provider Total Lubmarine informs it has resumed all services based out of the Port of Tianjin following the deadly explosions that rocked the port August 12. The company, which operates in…
WGMA Urges Participation in Menhaden Survey
The West Gulf Maritime Association (WGMA) is urging its members with ships arriving at any port in the western US Gulf to participate in the Menhaden survey. The annual Menhaden spawn (typically April through October)…
Fire Aboard RoRo Vessel Inbound to New York
A fire has broken out aboard the motor vessel Grey Shark at Homeport Pier in Staten Island, New York, Wednesday, The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported. The USCG, FDNY, NYPD and the ship’s owners are working together to…
USCG Marine Safety Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert today to remind all gas carrier owners and operators to ensure that all personnel follow approved Safety Management System cargo handling procedures and industry best…
USCG Marine Safety Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert today to remind vessel owners and operators to establish effective fuel oil changeover procedures during efforts to comply with MARPOL Annex VI emission regulations. The…
