Incidents


Sunday, March 21, 2021
gulf of guinea piracy map 2020
Piracy

Denmark To Seek Agreements for West Africa Anti-Piracy Mission

By William Clowes (Bloomberg) — Denmark’s government will negotiate agreements with its West African counterparts following a decision to send a naval

March 21, 2021
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Italian Prosecutor Seeks Trial For Minister Who Denied Migrant Rescue Vessels Port Entry
Incidents

Italian Prosecutor Seeks Trial For Minister Who Denied Migrant Rescue Vessels Port Entry

by Angelo Amante (Reuters) – An Italian prosecutor formally called on Saturday for right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini to be tried for kidnapping

March 20, 2021
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Friday, March 19, 2021
nicola faith liferaft
Accidents

Search Continuing for Missing Fishing Vessel ‘Nicola Faith’ in UK

Authorities in the U.K. are continuing the search for the missing fishing vessel that was lost off the coast of North Wales earlier this year. The F/V Nicola

March 19, 2021
Total Views: 3009

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
brim explorer response
Accidents

Battery-Powered ‘Brim’ Declared Safe After Overheating in Norway

The situation on board a battery-powered sightseeing vessel in Norway has been resolved after crews used nitrogen to remove explosive gases following last

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 4746

Denmark to Send Frigate to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Denmark to Send Frigate to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

(Bloomberg) — Denmark will send a naval vessel to West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea to aid the fight against rampant piracy. The decision follows a call by

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 2888

davide b chemical tanker
Piracy

Contact Established with Kidnapped Crew of MT Davide B

The ship manager of the chemical tanker Davide B has made contact with fifteen crew members currently being held hostage by pirates and negotiations are

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 2870

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss
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ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss

The MV ONE Apus departed Kobe, Japan on Tuesday after a major operation to remove hundreds of damaged and dislodged containers on deck following last

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 7218

golden ray wreck removal
Accidents

Third Section Removed from Golden Ray Wreck

Crews have separated the latest section of the Golden Ray as the operation to cut and remove the wreck stretches into its fifth month. The St. Simons Sound

March 16, 2021
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island chief barge crash
Accidents

Barge Crashes Into Home in Washington

A barge under tow crashed into a private waterfront home in Gig Harbor, Washington on Monday. No injuries were reported. Coast Sector Puget Sound was alerted

March 16, 2021
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Monday, March 15, 2021
polar research ship rrs sir david Attenborough
Accidents

Two Injured in Lifeboat Drill Accident Aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into a lifeboat drill accident on board the new polar research vessel RRS Sir David

March 15, 2021
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
brim explorer
Accidents

Battery-Powered Excursion Vessel Overheats in Norway, Sparking Fear of Explosion

A rather serious situation has been unfolding over the last several days in southeastern Norway after a fire was reported on a battery-powered passenger

March 14, 2021
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece
Accidents

Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece

The MSC cruise ship MSC Lirica has suffered what appearesto be a major fire while docked at the port of Corfu in Greece. Firefighters were battling the blaze

March 12, 2021
Total Views: 14022

davide b chemical tanker
Piracy

Pirates Kidnap 15 from Chemical Tanker in Gulf of Guinea

Pirates have kidnapped fifteen crew members from a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Guinea. De Poli Shipmanagement confirmed that its vessel, Davide B, was

March 12, 2021
Total Views: 3975

fukushima-waste-water. Image via USAF
Incidents

This Is Why Japan Might Release Radioactive Waste Water Into The Ocean

By Sakura Murakami and Aaron Sheldrick (Reuters) – For one minute this week, workers at the Fukushima nuclear station fell silent to mark the 10-year

March 12, 2021
Total Views: 5900

Thursday, March 11, 2021
ONE Apus Almost Ready to Leave Japan
Accidents

ONE Apus Almost Ready to Leave Japan

The Ocean Network Express-operated ONE Apus is getting ready to depart Japan after operations to discharge collapsed and damaged containers after its

March 11, 2021
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Chinese Fishing Vessel Refloated in Mauritius
Accidents

Chinese Fishing Vessel Refloated in Mauritius

The Chinese fishing vessel which ran aground over the weekend on Mauritius’ western reefs has been successfully refloated, authorities said Thursday. The

March 11, 2021
Total Views: 3650

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles
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Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles

Nearly two months after losing hundreds of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean, the Maersk-operated containership Maersk Essen is finally discharging its

March 9, 2021
Total Views: 4269

Monday, March 8, 2021
Chinese Fishing Vessel Aground in Mauritius
Accidents

Chinese Fishing Vessel Aground in Mauritius

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius (gCaptain) – Eight months after the Wakashio incident, a Chinese long liner has now ended up on the reefs off

March 8, 2021
Total Views: 4641

Sunday, March 7, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB Conclude Virtual Hearing Into Loss of F/V Scandies Rose
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U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB Conclude Virtual Hearing Into Loss of F/V Scandies Rose

The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board on Friday concluded the formal public hearing to review and consider evidence related the loss of

March 7, 2021
Total Views: 10417

Thursday, March 4, 2021
One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland
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One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland

Authorities in Ireland are still working through details of what to do with a grounded cargo ship that has been stranded along the country’s rugged

March 4, 2021
Total Views: 10386