Incidents


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Accidents

The Hidden Hazards of Stray Welding Current: Lessons from the ‘Qualifier 105’ Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final report on the investigation into the 2023 fire aboard the passenger vessel Qualifier 105

July 17, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Accidents

Concerning Rise in Enclosed Space Casualties Aboard Ships, Reports InterManager

InterManager has reported a troubling increase in the number of enclosed space casualties aboard ships. The association’s latest statistics, which have

July 16, 2024
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Accidents

Calm Weather Helps Salvage of ‘MV Ultra Galaxy’ Off South Africa’s Coast

Pockets of calmer weather off South Africa’s west coast have provided a much-needed boost to the salvage efforts of the grounded Panama-flagged cargo

July 16, 2024
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Accidents

Ineffective Bridge Resource Management Leads to Bulk Carrier Grounding in Western Australia

Ineffective bridge resource management contributed to the grounding of a bulk carrier in the Port of Bunbury, Western Australia, an Australian Transport Safety

July 16, 2024
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Friday, July 12, 2024
Accidents

Salvage Operations Underway for Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ in South Africa

Efforts are in full swing to extract contents from the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel MV Ultra Galaxy, which has run aground and is almost beached on its

July 12, 2024
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Grounding Incidents

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill From Grounded Ship Off South African Coast

CAPE TOWN, July 11 (Reuters) – Salvage operations were in high-gear on Thursday to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South

July 11, 2024
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The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

IMB Reports Decline in Maritime Piracy But Warns of Rising Violence Against Crews

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports a decrease in piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in the first half of 2024. However, Bureau is

July 11, 2024
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Accidents

Tug and Barge Grounding Near Kodiak, Alaska Causes $1.4 Million in Damages

An articulated tug and barge struck a known underwater rock near Kodiak, Alaska, last year, resulting in grounding and $1.4 million in damages, the National

July 9, 2024
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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Sahand Destroyer. Photo: Iranian Army
Incidents

Iran’s Sahand Warship Capsizes

By Arsalan Shahla Jul 7, 2024(Bloomberg) –Several people were injured in an accident during repair work on Iran’s Sahand destroyer, the

July 7, 2024
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Shipping

Houthi Attacks Fuel Resurgence of Somali Piracy

By Simon Marks (Bloomberg) — Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups

July 3, 2024
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
Accidents

NTSB Reflects on Lessons Learned from Marine Investigations in 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its Safer Seas Digest 2023, a comprehensive collection of crucial lessons learned from marine

June 27, 2024
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Monday, June 24, 2024
Accidents

NTSB Provides Update on Dali Crash Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an update regarding its investigation into loss of power on board the containership Dali and its

June 24, 2024
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The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sailfish, an 87-foot Marine Protector class vessel, prepares to escort the Motor Vessel Dali during its transit from the Port of Baltimore to the Port of Virginia, June 24, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Accidents

M/V Dali Departs Baltimore

The M/V Dali departed from Baltimore on Monday for the first time since the containership lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26,

June 24, 2024
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Accidents

Singapore to Seek Compensation From Ship Owner for Oil Spill

SINGAPORE, June 20 (Reuters) – Singapore will seek compensation for the costs incurred in an oil spill last week from the owners of

June 20, 2024
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Accidents

Coast Guard Investigation into Titan Submersible Disaster Delayed

The U.S. Coast Guard says its investigation into the tragic loss of the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023, will take longer than expected as we approach the

June 18, 2024
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Collision

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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Monday, June 17, 2024
Accidents

Dredger Collision with Bunker Tanker Causes Oil Spill in Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been working to container and clean up a bunker fuel oil spill involving a Netherlands-flagged dredger,

June 17, 2024
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Oil Spill

Singapore Oil Spill Closes Beaches On Resort Island

SINGAPORE, June 15 (Reuters) – Beaches on Singapore’s Sentosa island were closed on Saturday after an oil spill spread from a

June 15, 2024
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Accidents

Safety Improvements in Dry Bulk Shipping Sector Noted by INTERCARGO

A new report from the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) shows a decade-long trend of safety improvements in the dry bulk shipping

June 13, 2024
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Accidents

Inside the White House Push to Reopen Baltimore’s Harbor

By Skylar Woodhouse (Bloomberg) — Around 4 a.m. on March 26, the White House Situation Room notified Chief of Staff Jeff Zients that the unthinkable had

June 12, 2024
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