Bob Couttie’s Maritime Accident Casebook

Like us? Bookmark this article! My Story: Diving the ‘M/V Shelly’
Jerusalem Post - Israel
Lifeboats deployed automatically but not used during the sinking hover above us, skewed and damaged, still partly tied to the vessel.
Australian man received payout over maritime disaster
Radio Australia - Australia
The accident was [...]

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Like us? Bookmark this article! Fisherman’s Family May Take Legal Action After Deadly Collision
The Bahama Journal - Nassau,Bahamas
According to reports, 53-year-old Wenzal King Sr. and 11-year-old Wenzal King Jr. were also on the fishing vessel when the collision occurred. …

Committee of inquiry following [...]

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Like us? Bookmark this article! Investigators eye water pump in deadly sinking
KOMO - Seattle,WA,USA
“That may have lead to the sinking of the vessel.” Investigators are still working to determine exactly what went wrong. The Papa George operated out of
Marine Pollution in the Wake of Haifa [...]

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Like us? Bookmark this article! UK. Red Ensign fly’s to mark Merchant Navy Day
BYM News (press release) - Gibraltar,Spain
Merchant Navy Day honours their memory, and also looks forward to a brighter future for British shipping and seafarers.
Spain contracts EU vessel for clean up [...]

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