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When a sailor's vessel started sinking far offshore, quick teamwork between the Coast Guard and a passing cargo ship brought him safely home. The dramatic rescue highlights how preparedness and cooperation save lives at sea.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
Somalia's government is stepping up its response to a worsening drought by appointing new leadership to coordinate refugee and displaced persons assistance. The cabinet also approved maritime safety agreements and climate action plans to protect vulnerable communities.
A stranded boater and his loyal dog were airlifted to safety after their sailboat crashed on rocks near South Carolina's Winyah Bay. Thanks to quick thinking and a working radio, both survived without serious injuries.
A Philippine Coast Guard team rescued a 33-year-old man from Batangas Bay after he fell 9.4 meters from a ferry into dark waters. Despite poor visibility and nighttime conditions, rescuers found him alive within an hour.
Three decades after 72,000 tons of crude oil devastated Wales' coast, the Sea Empress disaster sparked a quiet revolution that made shipping safer worldwide. Double-hulled tankers and new emergency systems now prevent countless spills.
Inspired by diving bell spiders, researchers built aluminum tubes that float even when full of holes. The breakthrough could revolutionize ship safety and ocean energy harvesting.
Scientists at the University of Rochester have created aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when riddled with holes or submerged for weeks. The breakthrough could lead to nearly unsinkable ships, floating platforms, and wave-powered energy systems.
University of Rochester researchers have developed metal tubes that physically cannot sink, even when riddled with holes. The breakthrough could revolutionize ship safety and unlock new clean energy solutions.
After going public with their struggle, Azerbaijani sailors stranded off Morocco's coast secured a major victory when their shipping company agreed to meet all demands. The crew will receive three months of unpaid wages and critical safety repairs to their aging cargo vessel.
When a cargo vessel struck a sandbar and began sinking in West Bengal's Muri Ganga river, local fishermen and police joined forces to rescue all 12 crew members before tragedy could strike. Every single person made it to safety without injury.
New rules forcing ships to use cleaner fuel have slashed lightning strikes by more than a third over busy ocean shipping lanes. Scientists discovered this unexpected benefit while studying air quality improvements in the Bay of Bengal and South China Sea.
Three mariners clinging to their sinking boat in the dark Atlantic waters got a second chance at life when Coast Guard crews arrived just in time. Standing on top of their nearly submerged vessel at 4 a.m., they watched help arrive by sea and air.