Clatsop Community College has acquired an enclosed motor lifeboat, donated by the U.S. Maritime Administration from the M/V Cape Horn at Vigor Shipyard in Portland. The donation, received by the ...

The global lifeboat market is experiencing growth due to several factors such as increase in maritime safety regulations and growth in shipping and offshore industries. However, lack of awareness and ...

El Faro lifeboat This photo of an El Faro lifeboat found during search and rescue efforts were introduced as an exhibit during the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Hearing on El Faro's ...

Lifeboat manufacturer Norsafe has developed a new partially enclosed lifeboat (PELB) for passenger vessels: the SOLAS compliant Minima 88, a compact 8.8m long boat with a width of 4.25m for 150 ...

Based on photos of El Faro’s lifeboats, it’s unlikely either of them were able to launch before the ship sank, according to an official with Palfinger Marine. And even if they had, the odds were ...

Radio control boats usually bring up thoughts of racing catamarans, or scale sailing yachts. This build takes things in a slightly different direction. A radio controlled lifeboat with a built-in ...

Somali pirates have been holding Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama, for four days now aboard a lifeboat. Capt. John Konrad, who writes about maritime news for the blog gCaptain.com, ...