Accidents

Stay informed on the latest maritime accidents, including ship collisions, vessel groundings, and incidents at sea. Learn about the causes and aftermath of these events.


Friday, May 12, 2023
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New Zealand Files Charges in Response to Fatal Incidents at Ports

Following two tragic incidents that occurred last April, New Zealand has taken legal action by filing charges in relation to the fatalities at its ports. The

May 12, 2023
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Pablo tanker fire
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An Oil Tanker Ablaze in the South China Sea Is A Global Problem

By Alex Longley and Yongchang Chin (Bloomberg) –Off the coast of Malaysia, in one of the world’s busiest shipping channels, an explosion on board

May 7, 2023
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Friday, May 5, 2023
US Coast Guard Issues Warning After Marine Casualty Resulting In $6 Million Loss
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US Coast Guard Issues Warning After Marine Casualty Resulting In $6 Million Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert, highlighting the dangers of avoiding load line requirements. This warning comes after a recent marine

May 5, 2023
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Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding
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Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding

Washington State Ferries has reported that contaminated fuel caused a generator failure on board its Walla Walla ferry, leading to the vessel running aground

May 5, 2023
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NTSB Warns of Potential Fire Risks for Vessels Carrying Scrap Materials
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NTSB Warns of Potential Fire Risks for Vessels Carrying Scrap Materials

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a warning on Thursday that lithium-ion batteries and other possible ignition sources could pose a fire

May 5, 2023
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Report Finds Venezuelan Tankers at Risk of Sinking, Fires, Spills
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Report Finds Venezuelan Tankers at Risk of Sinking, Fires, Spills

By Mircely Guanipa PUNTO FIJO, May 4 (Reuters) – More than half of the 22 oil tankers in Venezuela’s fleet are so run down that they

May 4, 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Pablo tanker fire
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Burning Tanker off Malaysia Sounds Shadow Fleet Alarm Bells

By Ann Koh and Kok Leong Chan (Bloomberg) — Three crew members are missing from a Gabon-registered tanker that caught fire on Monday in the South

May 2, 2023
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Three Crew Still Missing After Tanker Blaze off Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE, May 2 (Reuters) – Malaysian maritime authorities were searching on Tuesday for three crew missing from a Gabon-registered

May 2, 2023
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Monday, May 1, 2023
Dredger Involved in Fatal Collision off the Philippines
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Dredger Involved in Fatal Collision off the Philippines

At least three people have died, and two were reported missing after a Sierra Leone-flagged dredger collided with a product tanker in the waters off Corregidor

May 1, 2023
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Tanker on Fire Off Malaysia; Three Missing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Reuters) – Three crew members of a Gabon-registered tanker were missing after the vessel caught fire on Monday in waters

May 1, 2023
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Friday, April 28, 2023
Fire Breaks Out on Marooned Car Carrier in the Philippines
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Fire Breaks Out on Marooned Car Carrier in the Philippines

A fire broke out on board an inoperable car carrier on Friday during salvage operations in the central Philippines. The MV Diamond Highway had previously run

April 28, 2023
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crewboat Crewman Off Louisiana
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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crewboat Crewman Off Louisiana

The Coast Guard has called off its search for a missing crewmember near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The search, which lasted for approximately 11.5 hours, covered

April 26, 2023
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
US Navy Urged to Improve Fire Safety Measures and Training Evaluations
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US Navy Urged to Improve Fire Safety Measures and Training Evaluations

The U.S. Government Accountability Offshore (GAO) has called on the U.S. Navy to enhance its fire safety information sharing and evaluation of fire safety

April 25, 2023
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Monday, April 24, 2023
Unified Command Responding to ‘Kodiak Enterprise’ Fire Stands Down
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Unified Command Responding to ‘Kodiak Enterprise’ Fire Stands Down

The Unified Command responding to the fire aboard the fishing vessel Kodiak Enterprise in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington has stood down. The

April 24, 2023
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Watch: USS Cleveland Hits Tug During Side-Launch
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Watch: USS Cleveland Hits Tug During Side-Launch

The launch of the latest Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the USS Cleveland (LCS 31), encountered a minor mishap last weekend when the vessel

April 20, 2023
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Friday, April 14, 2023
Salvage Operation Begins to Recover Stricken Fishing Vessel South of Cape Town
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Salvage Operation Begins to Recover Stricken Fishing Vessel South of Cape Town

A frantic rescue operation was launched early on Friday morning to save 26 fishermen after their fishing vessel caught on fire in the waters south of Cape

April 14, 2023
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Response Continues for Kodiak Enterprise Fire in Tacoma
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Response Continues for Kodiak Enterprise Fire in Tacoma

Firefighting and salvager crews are continuing their response to the fire aboard the fishing vessel Kodiak Enterprise in Tacoma’s Hylebos Waterway.

April 13, 2023
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The container ship MSC Danit is seen the day after U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) marine casualty investigators boarded the container ship, off the Port of Long Beach, California, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson
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MSC, Costamare Settle Claim Over 2021 Orange County Oil Spill But Shift Blame to Pipeline Operator

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company says has settled claims with insurers related to the 2021 Orange County oil spill off Southern California after an oil

April 12, 2023
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Monday, April 10, 2023
Trident Seafoods Fishing Trawler Catches Fire in Tacoma
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Trident Seafoods Fishing Trawler Catches Fire in Tacoma

The U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Tacoma Fire Department are continuing to resposd to a fire that broke out on the fishing

April 10, 2023
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The container ship MSC Danit is seen the day after U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) marine casualty investigators boarded the container ship, off the Port of Long Beach, California, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson
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Amplify Energy to Restart San Pedro Bay Pipeline Damaged by Ship’s Anchor

US-based crude oil transportation and production company Amplify Energy announced on Saturday that it has received the necessary approvals from federal

April 10, 2023
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