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Ferry in 2010 Accident Lacked Alarm Warning of Propulsion Loss
by Dennis M. McElwee on June 13, 2012
On May 8, 2010, the passenger ferry Andrew J. Barberi crashed into the St. George Terminal at Staten Island in New York. The accident resulted in serious injuries to dozens of passengers on board. The National Transportation Safety Board blames loss of propulsion control on the ferry for the accident. The board also blames the accident on the ...
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Hong Kong Ferry Collision Investigated
by Matthew D. Shaffer on October 05, 2012
Investigators are looking into the cause of a Hong Kong ferry boat collision that left 38 people dead, including five children, earlier this week. A high-speed ferry and a boat loaded with more than 120 people crashed during a holiday weekend, and the smaller vessel sank quickly.The maritime accident, which occurred on a clear night, is Hong Kon...
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37 Lawsuits Filed In New York Ferry Crash
by Matthew D. Shaffer on May 21, 2013
There have been 37 lawsuits filed regarding a high-speed ferry crash in New York that injured dozens of people on Jan. 9. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damage, and the company is seeking limited liability. The accident involved a high-speed ferry that crashed into a pier near Wall Street during the morning rush hour. According to some of the pa...
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