Fire breaks out on U.S.-flag car carrier February 24, 2017 — U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency was notified of a fire on board the U.S.-flag car carrier Honor in the English Channel whilst it was on route to Baltimore from Southampton. The vessel’s fixed firefighting systems were used to attack the fire and the cargo space has been sealed. The ship’s crew continue to monitor the cargo area.

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USCG Port State Control inspectors detain two bulkers
Coast Guard set in motion a detention of the Panama-flagged bulk carriers Atlantic Ruby and Amber L after discovering substandard safety issues while conducting routine Port State Control exams.
Gulf Island to shift all fab ops to Houma, sell Texas yards
The company says the Aransas Pass and Ingleside properties are currently underutilized and represent excess capacity within its fabrication division.
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Jury finds two Aegean engineers guilty in magic pipe case
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