January 2012

Coast Guard Investigation Into Deadly Capsize of NJ Fishing Boat Heads to Houston

January 20, 2012

The Coast Guard investigation into what caused the mysterious sinking of a New Jersey fishing boat has moved to the Port of Houston. Officials are inspecting a vessel that was determined to be in the vicinity of the Mandy Ness around the time that it capsized on January 10th, taking the life of the captain [...]

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Chevron Jack-Up Rig Catches Fire Off Nigerian Coast, 2 Contractors Reported Missing

January 17, 2012

Two workers are missing following a fire onboard the KS Endeavor, an offshore jack-up rig owned by Chevron. Operated under contract by Fode Drilling Company, the rig was searching for deepwater oil and gas deposits near the Nigerian coast when the maritime accident occurred. According to Chevron, the cause of the still-burning fire remains under [...]

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Commercial Fishing Boat Capsizes Near New Jersey Leaving 1 Dead

January 12, 2012

A commercial fishing boat capsized late Tuesday night roughly 10 miles off the coast of New Jersey. The maritime accident left one dead and required the rescue of another member of the crew by a passing vessel. The overturned boat, a 44-foot commercial fishing vessel named the Mandy Ness, was based out of nearby Barnegat [...]

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