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Tulsa Man Charged in Fatal Boating Accident Pleads Not Guilty
The man charged with two counts of first degree manslaughter in a Grand Lake boating accident that killed two people in May pleaded not guilty on December 13. The accused…
North Carolina Ferry Accident Injures Passengers, Crew
A ferry ran aground on Battery Island, North Carolina on December 17, injuring more than 12 people, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The passenger ferry was carrying 53 passengers…
New Documents Show Carnival Knew of Fire Risk Before Carnival Triumph Disaster
New documents filed this month show that Carnival Cruise Lines knew of the risk of fuel leaks from engine hoses before the Carnival Triumph caught fire at sea in February.…
Three Killed in Destin Boating Accident, Cause of Accident Under Investigation
Investigators are inspecting the wreckage and motor of a boat that was involved in an accident under the Mid-Bay Bridge that killed three people on December 5, according to the…
Wales Ferry Accident Caused by Crew Fatigue, Officials Say
A ferry accident in Holyhead, Wales may have been caused by crew exhaustion and unfamiliarity with the vessel’s equipment and safety procedures, according to an official report. The ferry accident…
Crews Resume Search for Victim of Ohio River Barge Accident
Search and rescue crews resumed their search on December 11 for a missing worker that was involved in a barge accident on the Ohio River the day before. On December…
Fiancé of Woman Killed in Hudson River Boating Accident Sues Operator, Barge Owners
The fiancé of a woman killed in an August boating accident on the Hudson River has sued the operator of the boat at the time of the accident and the…
New Jersey Ferry Accident Injures Several On Board, Including Captain
A New Jersey ferry accident on November 30 injured several people on board, including the vessel’s captain. The ferry hit a Jersey City pier 300 yards north of the dock…
Towboat Hits Submerged Object, Sinks in Mississippi River
A towboat sunk in the Mississippi River in Iowa on November 25 after hitting an unknown submerged object. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, no serious injuries were reported from…