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Groom Paralyzed in Boating Accident Walks Down the Aisle
A man who was left paralyzed following a 2011 recreational boating accident was able to walk down the aisle at his wedding last month thanks to rehabilitation and a mechanical…
Is It Safe for Barges to Carry Drill Rigs?
A drilling rig, also known as a drill rig, is a piece of equipment used for oil and gas well drilling and service, according to the United States Department of…
What Are the Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) Regulations?
The small vessel general permit (sVGP) regulations are rules governed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that are set to go into effect December 19, 2014. According to…
Construction Barge Sinks Into the Chicago River
Construction Barge Sinks Into the Chicago River Recently, a construction barge the size of a football field and wide as a city street sank into the Chicago River, according to…
Barge Lighting Might Have Played a Part in Fatal Boat Wreck
Barge Lighting Might Have Played a Part in Fatal Boat Wreck There have been new developments in the investigation of a fatal boating accident that took the lives of two…
Drunk Boater Hits Rock, Sinks Vessel in Boston Harbor
On average, alcohol use is a factor in almost a third of all recreational boating fatalities in the U.S., according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Thankfully, a recreational boating accident…
Fuel Leak Prevented After Refueling Barge Takes on Water
Fuel leaking into the water from a vessel could spell disaster for many reasons, including: Leaving the vessel stranded Putting the crew in danger of injury or death if the…
Larger Boat Crashes Into Smaller Boat, Claims Woman’s Life
Like big rigs and small cars sharing the highway, larger vessels and small watercraft often share the same waterways. In both cases, the larger and smaller vehicles have to be…
Crewman Missing After Falling Off Barge
It is very important for the owner and operator of any vessel to make sure it is as safe as possible for anyone riding it. This is true whether the…