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Find news on maritime collisions, including ship-on-ship allisions, yacht impacts, boat crashes, and the legal implications of these incidents.


Monday, March 17, 2025
Aftermath of collision between container ship and oil tanker
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Only One Tank Containing Jet Fuel Damaged in Ship Crash Off Britain

Only one tank filled with jet fuel was damaged after the U.S. military-contracted tanker that was transporting a shipment was struck by a cargo ship off

March 17, 2025
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A view of a damaged hull of Stena Immaculate oil tanker ship after it collided with a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England
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UK Ship Crash Captain is Russian National, Owner Says

The captain of a ship that hit a U.S. tanker off northeast England is a Russian national, the company which owns the vessel said, as police continued their

March 12, 2025
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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, August 19, 2024
A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
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Philippines, China Trade Blame After Vessels Collide in South China Sea

BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous

August 19, 2024
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Supertanker Ceres I detained in Malaysia
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Tankers ‘Hafnia Nile’ and ‘Ceres 1’ Anchored in Malaysian Waters Amid Ongoing Investigation into Fiery Collision

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Reuters) – Two large oil tankers that collided and caught fire near Singapore earlier this month are afloat and anchored

July 30, 2024
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
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Philippines Says Sailor Sustained Serious Injury in South China Sea Collision

MANILA, June 18 (Reuters) – A Philippine navy sailor suffered “serious injury” after what the country’s military called on

June 18, 2024
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
The river cruise ship 'Heidelberg' is seen following an accident on Danube river, near Komarom. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
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Two Dead, Five Missing After Boat Collision On Danube In Hungary

By Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Fenyo KOMAROM, Hungary, May 19 (Reuters) – Two people were killed and five others were missing after a small motor

May 19, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Highlights Need to Protect Critical Foundations
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Highlights Need to Protect Critical Foundations

March 28 (Reuters) – The collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge has highlighted what engineers say is an urgent need to better

March 28, 2024
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse – What We Know

By Andy Sullivan, Joseph Campbell and Gabriella Borter BALTIMORE, March 26 (Reuters) – A 948-foot container ship smashed into a four-lane bridge in

March 26, 2024
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MAjor Bridge collapse in baltimore
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Baltimore Bridge Hit By Ship – Major Collapse

The most severe US bridge allision since the Tampa Skyway Bridge disaster in 1980 happened in the early hours of the morning while the ship was under pilotage.

March 26, 2024
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Sunday, August 6, 2023
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) This image belongs to SCA.
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Suez Canal Tugboat Sinks After Collision With Tanker

CAIRO (Reuters) – A Suez Canal tugboat sank on Saturday and one of its crew was missing after it collided with a Hong Kong-flagged LPG tanker

August 6, 2023
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Monday, May 15, 2023
KNM Helge Ingstad sinking
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Norwegian Naval Officer Found Guilty of Negligence in Warship’s Collision with Oil Tanker

OSLO, May 15 (Reuters) – A Norwegian naval officer was found guilty on Monday and sentenced to a two-month suspended jail sentence for negligence

May 15, 2023
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Sunday, April 30, 2023
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
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US Backs Philippines After Latest Dispute Over Chinese Ships

By Bill Allison (Bloomberg) –The US accused China of harassing Philippine ships and reaffirmed its defense commitment to the Philippines ahead of a

April 30, 2023
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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide
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Chinese And Philippine Coast Guards Nearly Collide

By Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) Chinese and Philippine ships came close to collision in the South China Sea on Sunday, in yet another sign of continued tensions

April 29, 2023
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Monday, January 16, 2023
KNM Helge Ingstad collision
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Norwegian Navy Officer In Charge Of Watch Declines Guilt In Tanker Collision

A Norwegian naval officer stands trial today but denies negligence that led to the 2018 collision between a warship he commanded and an oil tanker in which the

January 16, 2023
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
Norway Naval Officer Goes On Trial Over Oil Tanker Collision
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Norway Naval Officer Goes On Trial Over Oil Tanker Collision

OSLO, Jan 16 (Reuters) – A Norwegian naval officer stands trial on Monday accused of negligence that led to the 2018 collision between a

January 15, 2023
Total Views: 6295

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Bangladesh ferry Shariatpur 1
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At Least 19 People Killed And Dozens Missing After Bangladesh Ferry Accident

DHAKA, Aug 27 (Reuters) — At least 19 people were killed and dozens were missing after a boat packed with passengers slammed into a vessel transporting

August 29, 2021
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Friday, May 28, 2021
chemical tanker Ulsan Pioneer damage
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Three Missing After RoRo Sinks After Collision With Chemical Tanker

TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) – Japanese coast guard ships and aircraft were searching on Friday for three missing crew of a cargo ship that capsized

May 28, 2021
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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Indonesian Search an Rescue Agency SAR personnel ship collision at a port
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17 Fishermen Lost After Bulk Carrier Collision

by Tabita Diela (Reuters) – Divers were scouring the waters of the Java Sea on Sunday for 17 fishermen reported missing after their boat capsized

April 4, 2021
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Saturday, June 1, 2019
A search operation continues near the Margaret bridge on the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized in Budapest, Hungary, June 1, 2019. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
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Police Arrest Cruise Ship Captain After Deadly Collision

by Marton Dunai (Reuters) – A Hungarian court on Saturday ordered the arrest of the captain of a passenger ship that collided with a pleasure boat

June 1, 2019
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