9 RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook dangerous cargo Acronyms Cargo which, because of its dangerous properties, is subject to special regulations for its transport. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005. ...
In 2006, as C/D reported, a cargo ship called the Cougar Ace capsized when it was near Alaska on a journey from Asia to North America with $103 million worth of brand-new Mazdas on board. The 23-member crew needed to be rescued, and all 4703 cars were eventually crushed. The ...
Himes said the fire was likely sparked by one of the cutting torches, even though crews were pumping sea water onto the ship as a fire suppression measure. He didn't know what was fueling the blaze, but said it's possibly residual fuel still aboard the ship as well as cars that re...
Global shipping companies are uncovering ways to boost safety in transporting cargoes as risks grow from fires erupting inside containers or in cars at sea. Read more: Cargo ship containers catch fire off British Columbia X-Press Pearl fire highlights duty of care required in shipping hazardous car...
The ship is capable of carrying more than 47,000 tons. A source briefed on the situation told CBS New York it was loaded with used cars apparently headed overseas to be refurbished and sold. Largest port on East Coast Officially called the Port Newark Container Terminal, it spans...
The ship reported a power failure before impact, which enabled officials to stop traffic on the bridge before the collapse. "By being able to stop cars from coming over the bridge, these people are heroes. They saved l...
Cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (NJ Public Safety News) Several vehicles crossing during the impact Earlier, Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department, told The Associated Press that several vehicles were on the bridge at the time...
29,000 plastic yellow ducks manufactured by Friendly Floatee toys departed from Hong Kong on a container ship in 1992. However, there was a cargo spill and the ducks ended up falling out of the boat. This mass release led to a mass dispersion of the rubber duckies, which found themselves...
Ocean-going tugboats with firefighting equipment had been hosing down the ship's hull to cool it. It wasn't clear exactly how many cars were onboard the ship, but vessels of the Felicity Ace's size can carry at least 4,000 vehicles. ...
Fire crews continue to battle the blaze on a cargo ship at the Port of Newark that killed two New Jersey firefighters.