Incidents


Monday, August 4, 2014
Bangladesh ferry Shariatpur 1
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Ferry With Hundreds Aboard Capsizes in Bangladesh

A ferry with about 200 passengers aboard capsized on Monday in the river Padma southwest of Dhaka and rescue teams took about half of them to safety, the chief

August 4, 2014
Total Views: 286

Monday, July 28, 2014
piracy attack
Piracy

Sailor Shot in the Neck by Pirates Off Malaysia

Dryad Maritime has reported that 7 armed Indonesians boarded the anchored product tanker MT Ji Xiang around 2 nautical miles south of Teluk Ramunia, Johor,

July 28, 2014
Total Views: 68

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Tanker Hijacked Off Ghana -IMB
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Tanker Hijacked Off Ghana -IMB

A Kiribati-flagged tanker has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Ghana, the International Maritime Bureau has reported.

July 26, 2014
Total Views: 42

Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa
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Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa

A little more than three days since departing Giglio for the first time two and a half years, the Costa Concordia is approximately 20 nautical miles from

July 26, 2014
Total Views: 63

Friday, July 25, 2014
Small Tanker Hijackings A Worrying Trend, IMB Says
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Small Tanker Hijackings A Worrying Trend, IMB Says

The first half of 2014 was witness to an alarming trend of small tanker hijackings in southeast Asia, according to new figures released by the International

July 25, 2014
Total Views: 32

Thursday, July 24, 2014
So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow
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So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow

The Costa Concordia has travelled 63 nautical miles and shows no signs of trouble after 30 hours at sea, according to an update from the project's website at

July 24, 2014
Total Views: 93

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Watch: Drone Films Costa Concordia Under Tow
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Watch: Drone Films Costa Concordia Under Tow

Here's the view of the Costa Concordia under tow from an aerial drone.

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 430

Typhoon Washes Tanker Ashore Near Kaohsiung
Grounding Incidents

Typhoon Washes Tanker Ashore Near Kaohsiung

As Typhoon Matmo struck Taiwan on Wednesday, the Belize-flagged product tanker Sheng Chang became stranded on a beach near the port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 52

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow
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Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow

With the departure of the Costa Concordia from Giglio scheduled for Wednesday morning, environmental activists plan follow along with the convoy as it travels

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 69

Costa Concordia Fully Afloat
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Costa Concordia Fully Afloat

The Costa Concordia shipwreck has reached its final towing draft, thus completing the refloating phase of the largest maritime salvage in

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 86

morning midas car carrier
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Discarded Mooring Line Results in $5000 Fine

The owners of the pure care and truck carrier (PCTC) Morning Midas have been fined A$5000 and ordered to pay costs after the Melbourne Magistrates Court ruled

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 150

Monday, July 21, 2014
Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday
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Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday

With the full refloating of the Costa Concordia cruise liner almost complete, departure of the shipwreck from Giglio has been confirmed for Wednesday, July 23,

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 195

posh mogami
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Three Dead After POSH Mogami Semi-Submersible Sinks

Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority (MPA) announced this weekend the 30,500 dwt semi-submersible barge POSH Mogami, owned by PACC Offshore Services

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 325

Sunday, July 20, 2014
Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa
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Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa

After 2 and a half years shipwrecked along the small island of Giglio, the end is finally within

July 20, 2014
Total Views: 179

Friday, July 18, 2014
Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating
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Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating

This new time-lapse provides some good visual evidence that progress is being made in the operation to refloat the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 18, 2014
Total Views: 157

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
amakusa island aground
Grounding Incidents

Moon Saves the Day After Coal Carrier Runs Aground Off Canada [IMAGES]

Shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, July 14th, the Prince Rupert Port Authority reports the 228-meter, 81,887 ton dwt bulk carrier Amakusa Island had run aground

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 87

Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern
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Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern

Water samples taken in and around the refloated Costa Concordia shipwreck have shown no signs crtical levels of pollution, project officials confirmed

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 37

escapade aground tybee island
Grounding Incidents

200-Foot Casino Boat High and Dry After Wrong Turn on Maiden Voyage

Latest: USCG Rescues 118 From Stranded Casino Ship – Photos Update: All passengers have been transferred off the vessel according the U.S. Coast Guard

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 136

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site
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Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site

Work at the Costa Concordia wreck site in Giglio continued overnight Monday and throughout the day Tuesday following Monday's successful initial

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 98

Monday, July 14, 2014
Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse
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Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse

Day 1 time-lapse video shows the refloating of Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 147