The Virtuous-Striker: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A tragic industrial accident occurred early Sunday morning at the Port of Paulsboro, New Jersey, resulting in the fatality of longshoreman Basim Gilliard, age 26. The New Jersey State Troopers reported that Gilliard was struck by two steel planks that fell from a forklift while he was unloading cargo from the bulk carrier Virtuous Striker at the time of the incident. The Pennsauken High School Football program, where Gilliard was a 2010 graduate, expressed their condolences on social media, stating, "Our sincerest prayers and condolences go out to the family of Basim Gilliard who tragically died from a work-related accident today. Basim brought energy and love to our program like none other. He will be missed." Details surrounding the accident remain undisclosed, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an investigation to determine the cause. As of Thursday afternoon, the Virtuous Striker was still docked at the pier.