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Coast Guard searching Mississippi River for 4 missing ship crewmen

The United States Coast Guard is searching the Mississippi River for four crewmembers who have been missing from a Bangladeshi bulk carrier vessel for more than 15 hours

Puerto Rico November 16

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.

Fires November 7

Boat captain found guilty for 2019 California boat tragedy that killed 34

The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 34 people in 2019, was convicted of gross negligence on Monday.

California October 24

Captain faces decade behind bars after deadly California boat fire kills 34

The captain of a scuba dive boat in California has been charged with misconduct in connection to a fire that killed 34 people in 2019. He faces 10 years behind bars if convicted.

Connecticut October 24

New York man's body retrieved after boat sinks in Long Island Sound

A missing New York man's body has been retrieved following a boat sinking in the Long Island Sound on Sunday. The boat was recovered Tuesday.

Maine October 12

Schooner involved in fatal mast collapse had history of accidents, Coast Guard records show

The 141-year-old schooner Grace Bailey, aboard which a passenger was killed by a felled mast, was reportedly involved in three accidents between 2019 and 2022.

Pennsylvania October 11

Thousands of illegally-dumped tires found in Philadelphia-area river, regatta racecourse

Dredging project in PA river was originally intended to improve waterway for sporting use for rowers; project now faces delays following recent discovery.

Maine October 10

Physician killed by Maine schooner's mast collapse worked at hospital where other victims were treated

Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, Maine, has been identified as the woman killed by a collapsed mast aboard the historic schooner Grace Bailey.

New Jersey October 9

3 rescued off New Jersey coast after 18-foot vessel capsizes

Over the weekend an 18-foot disabled vessel sank in Great Bay near Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Three passengers were rescued by the Coast Guard.

Asia October 4

3 Filipino fishermen dead in South China Sea after boat collides with commercial vessel

A fishermen’s boat capsized on Monday after it struck a passing commercial vessel in the South China Sea. At least three Filipino fishermen died in the incident.