New Legislation Could Produce “Worst Ships” List for Public Inspection
A bill passed by both houses of Congress could result in a list of “America’s Worst Ships” in the merchant
Category: Contemporary Commentary
Thoughts on issues and entertainments of our day.
News Release: Three Years After SS El Faro Loss, Coast Guard Gets High Marks for Scrapping Old Ships, Poor Grades for Follow-up on Civil Actions Against Ship Operator
The SS El Faro sank on October 1, 2015, with the loss of 33 men and women. Most people think
Coast Guard HQ Lags in Pursuing Civil Penalties in El Faro Case Despite JAX Sector Push
Ten months after the Commandant of the Coast Guard urged a “call to action … with a sense of urgency,” one year
“The Captains of Thor — What Really Caused the Loss of the SS El Faro”
The Captains of Thor:What Really Caused the Loss of the SS El Faro A Book Written in Serialized Form. Free
New Documentary on SS Marine Electric Planned to Air on Smithsonian in September
Marine Electric Documentary Update A documentary produced for Discovery Channel Canadian outlets about the SS Marine Electric has been completed
Wreck of the SS Marine Electric
Until the Sea Shall Free Them The Wreck of the SS Marine Electric Options: Read for free here online Buy
Confirmed: Coast Guard DUKW Findings Passed on to Criminal Division of US Attorney
August 20, 2018 — The US Coast Guard today confirmed earlier reports here that its Marine Board of Investigation into
Jacksonville Coast Guard Investigators Recommend Civil Penalties for TOTE — Operator of Lost Ship SS El Faro on Which 33 Died
Jacksonville, Florida — August 20, 2018 — US Coast Guard officials today confirmed they are recommending several civil actions against TOTE
Coast Guard, Itself Under Scrutiny, Refers DUKW “Stretch 7” Case to US Attorney in Rare Action Before Final Report
Friday, August 17, 2018 –The US Coast Guard — itself under intense scrutiny — appears to be referring the DUKW
The Intrepid Rescuers of the Crew of the SS Fort Mercer
Editor’s Note: The movie The Finest Hours did a good Hollywood job of telling the heroic story of the rescue of the