Philippine Navy Search for Ferry Survivors

  Philippine navy divers battled strong ocean currents in a desperate hunt for seven missing passengers of a ferry that sank with dozens on board. The Lady of Mount Carmel ferry mysteriously went down in calm weather on Friday about 1.2 miles from central Burias island, killing two women passengers. Officials said 61 of the…

Container Ship Breaks in Half and Sinks, 26 Rescued

  26 crewmen had to be rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after the containership they were on snapped in half and sank off Yemen. The hull of the MV MOL COMFORT broke in two, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The men were plucked from the rough waters. Three nearby vessels aided in the…

Supply Vessel Sinks After Striking Rig

  On Friday (June 14), a vessel carrying 20 people collided with a rig near Southwest Pass. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, all 20 passengers – including 4 crewmembers – were safely transferred to a nearby ship before their vessel sank. The bow of the M/V Celeste Ann was seen pointing toward the sky…