NEW YORK — Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into why a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge in a collision that snapped the vessel’s three masts, killed two crew members and left some sailors dangling from ...

New York City residents witness plenty of shocking events in the city that never sleeps, but the fatal crash of a Mexican navy ship into the historic Brooklyn Bridge stunned even the most hardened New Yorkers. The ship’s captain lost control because of a ...

The extent of ship collision damage depends on three main factors, which include ship speed, size, and the location of the impact zone. A vessel collision can smash the bow of the vessel while simultaneously rupturing tanks that hold millions of gallons of ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The annual Parade of Ships proceeded through the waters of New York Harbor Wednesday afternoon in celebration of Fleet Week, a spectacle for those who lined the city’s shores. But the thought a potential tragedy could happen ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — From refrigerators to smartphones, the U.S. relies on megaships to deliver most goods. But busy ocean highways now pose one of the deadliest threats to endangered whales "These cargo ships are up to 1,000 feet. Even when you have ...