Alaska Cruise Ship Accident Lawsuits
Alaska Cruise Ship Accident Injury Lawsuit. On May 14, 2007, a riverboat style cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska coast after hitting Hanus Rock at the southern end of the strait, 49 miles west of Juneau, and all 281 passengers onboard were safely evacuated without any injuries, Coast Guard officials said. The ship, The … [Read more...] about Alaska Cruise Ship Accident Lawsuits
Seattle Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Alaska
Coast Guard Rescue 300 People From Seattle Cruise Ship. Coast Guard and civilian vessels banded together to successfully rescue more than 300 people from a Seattle-based cruise ship that ran aground early Monday. "There is a breach in the hull. It is on the rocks," said Petty Officer Eric Chandler at the Coast Guard base in … [Read more...] about Seattle Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Alaska
Cruise Boat Involved In Accident In Alaska Has Ties To Clarkston
Cruise Boat Accident In Alaska Ties To Clarkston. A luxury cruise boat that had to evacuate all its passengers early this morning near Juneau, Alaska, has ties to Clarkston and has been in similar, although less serious, situations three other times. Crews and volunteer boats assisted in the transfer of passengers to other vessels … [Read more...] about Cruise Boat Involved In Accident In Alaska Has Ties To Clarkston
Strike two for Majestic America Line
Empress Of The North Ran Aground In Alaska. Sure, everyone has an off day from time to time. But it's becoming quite a pattern for the Empress of the North, the paddlewheeler that ran aground early this morning in Alaska. The 112-cabin Majestic America Line vessel, which spends much of its time operating on the Columbia River in … [Read more...] about Strike two for Majestic America Line
Seattle firm warned BP about pipeline
Red Flag About Alaska BP Pipeline. An engineering firm raised a red flag more than four years ago about BP PLC's monitoring of its Alaska oil pipelines, documents show. The draft report by Seattle's Coffman Engineers, published in November 2001, is among documents being reviewed by a federal grand jury in Anchorage that is … [Read more...] about Seattle firm warned BP about pipeline
BP closes some Alaska wells after allegations
BP Closed Alaska Wells As A Precaution. Britain’s BP PLC is closing 12 oil wells on Alaska’s North Slope as a precaution after whistleblowers alleged more than 50 were leaking. The wells were in the process of being shut down Tuesday, BP spokesman Darren Beaudo said. The action came after workers told the Financial … [Read more...] about BP closes some Alaska wells after allegations
