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Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue
by Jamie Pringle (Keele University) Search and rescue (SAR) for missing persons is always challenging for the specialist recovery teams involved, regardless of the environment they’re working in. But the...
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Mike Lynch Superyacht Update: Dry Drowning Deaths, Manslaughter Probe, and Fears Over Secret Russian Data Amid Tragedy
The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm on August 19, claiming the lives of seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old...
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Bulk Carrier Breakaway Highlights Importance of Mooring Safety
On March 27, 2023, the bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal in Louisiana, drifting down the Mississippi River and colliding with a moored...
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U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, seeking more than...