LONGVIEW — Columbia River shipping industry leaders say there is a growing risk that a large ship will strike the Lewis and Clark Bridge between Rainier and Longview, potentially causing the 95-year-o ...

The deflated device at USCG Station Oregon Inlet. Photo credit: S&T. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has been collaborating with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and industry partners to ...

“I look forward to working with you to answer this call.” Although not all at once, the call has been heard. Some reforms discussed after government agencies studied the disaster still haven’t been ...

In March 2019, the Viking Sky cruise ship came dangerously close to one of the worst maritime disasters in recent history. While crossing Hustadvika, a stretch of Norway’s coast known for treacherous ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Dec. 6, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Dec. 6, 1917, more than 1,700 people were killed ...

Nearly all Duluthians and Northlanders are familiar with the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years ago on Nov. 10, 1975, taking with it all 29 crew members. Many who were around when it happened ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Monday is the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior, marking a half-century of fascination with one of the most infamous nautical ...

The 2015 sinking of the SS El Faro, which killed all 33 mariners aboard, has led to safety reforms in the maritime industry. Advocacy from victims' families has helped empower crew members to speak up ...