FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and maritime publications to showcase interesting freight stories of long ago. In this week’s edition ...

Salvage and marine firefighting are complex response efforts often undertaken in adverse weather and sea conditions. While no two oil spill responses are the same, the diversity of variation between ...

“The enormity of this disaster is hard to imagine without seeing it in person…It may sound dramatic but given the wreckage field created by the collapsed bridge, the environment divers are working in, ...

Marine salvage services involve recovering and repairing ships, cargo, and other maritime assets damaged, stranded, or sunk due to accidents or natural disasters. These services encompass refloating ...

After 40 years in western Alaska, salvager Dan Magone is selling his namesake diving and marine rescue business. But, Magone will still be there to help when disaster strikes. Magone says he’s been ...

The search is growing increasingly desperate for a small submersible that disappeared while taking five people to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Everett-based company OceanGate built the vessel – ...

PACIFICA, Calif. (KGO) -- Sky 7 captured dramatic video of an attempted boat salvage operation off Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Wednesday. A giant wave knocked salvage workers right off the boat.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Coast Guard has announced that efforts will begin Monday to salvage the duck boat that capsized on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri, on Thursday, killing 17 people aboard.