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.


Monday, October 14, 2024
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Dramatic Rescue at Sea: 20 Crew Members Saved as Fishing Vessel Catches Fire off South African Coast

Twenty crew members of the MFV Armana were safely rescued after their fishing vessel caught fire off the coast of South Africa. The South African Maritime

October 14, 2024
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Multi-Agency Drill Tackles High-Risk EV Battery Fires on Ships

In a proactive response to the growing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, the U.S. Coast Guard recently spearheaded a crucial

October 14, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
A handout by Havariekommando shows the Germany-flagged, 73-metre-long oil tanker Annika after it caught fire off the Baltic Sea coast
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Crisis Averted: ‘Annika’ Tanker Fire Doused After Baltic Sea Blaze

The fire aboard the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika has been extinguished, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The vessel caught fire in

October 12, 2024
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Fatigue at the Helm: NTSB Report Reveals Costly Towing Vessel Collision Due to Deckhand Falling Asleep

An investigation report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that a deckhand at the helm of a towing vessel fell asleep

October 8, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Hanwha Ocean Faces Shipyard Delays Following Worker Fatality

The death of a worker at Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard early this month has ignited scrutiny over safety practices in South Korea’s shipbuilding industry.

September 30, 2024
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Photo of the massive explosion of ammonium nitrate in the port of Beirut
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Russian Bomb Ship Threatens To Blow Up NATO Space Base

By Captain John Konrad – gCaptain has remained mostly silent on the so-called “bomb ship” Ruby, a vessel that has sparked widespread fear and

September 29, 2024
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Captain Error Leads to Tugboat Striking Bridge Fender, NTSB Report Finds

The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that the captain of an articulated tug and barge (ATB) failed to line up his vessel correctly while

September 24, 2024
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Bankruptcy or Bust: Financial Desperation Doomed the Titan Sub

In the months leading up to the catastrophic implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible, the company’s desperation for cash had already set the stage for

September 24, 2024
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Maryland Piles on Lawsuit Against ‘Dali’ Owner and Operator

By David Shepardson Sept 24 (Reuters) – The state of Maryland on Tuesday filed civil claims against the owner and operator of the cargo ship that

September 24, 2024
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Saturday, September 21, 2024
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FBI Boards Ship Managed by Company Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company responsible for the containership that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore back

September 21, 2024
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Superyacht Tragedy: Deep Dive Into The High-Stakes World Of Underwater Search And Rescue

by Jamie Pringle (Keele University) Search and rescue (SAR) for missing persons is always challenging for the specialist recovery teams involved, regardless of

September 21, 2024
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Stern view of containership Dali entangled in the baltimore bridge
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Families Sue Dali Shipowner Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Deaths

By Diana Novak Jones (Reuters) – The families of the six workers who died in the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

September 21, 2024
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Mike Lynch Superyacht Bayesian at anchor on a dark and stormy night
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Mike Lynch Superyacht Update: Dry Drowning Deaths, Manslaughter Probe, and Fears Over Secret Russian Data Amid Tragedy

The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm on August 19, claiming the lives of seven people, including

September 21, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Bulk Carrier Breakaway Highlights Importance of Mooring Safety

On March 27, 2023, the bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal in Louisiana, drifting down the Mississippi River and

September 19, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Containership Dali entangled with destroyed baltimore bridge
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U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

September 18, 2024
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Accidents

SOUNION Tanker Successfully Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, as part of a complex salvage operation under the

September 16, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Oil Tanker Breakaway and Grounding Exposes Critical Gaps in Emergency Management

An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the February 2022 grounding of an oil tanker in the Brisbane River has revealed significant

September 13, 2024
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Fatal Fall Prompts Safety Review on UK Sail Training Ship

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on a tragic incident aboard the sail training vessel Pelican of London, where a

September 13, 2024
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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U.S. Coast Guard Set to Hold Hearing into Titan Submersible Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) hearing into the Titan submersible tragedy will commence on Monday, September

September 10, 2024
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