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.


Sunday, June 18, 2023
120 People Rescued From Philippine Ferry Fire
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120 People Rescued From Philippine Ferry Fire

MANILA, June 18 (Reuters) – All 120 people onboard a ferry that caught fire at sea in central Philippines on Sunday have been rescued,

June 18, 2023
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Tanker Fire at Singapore Terminal Extinguished

A fire broke out on a tanker berthed at a terminal in Singapore on Wednesday, but was extinguished within about two hours with no injuries or pollution

June 14, 2023
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Kirby Barge Spills 3,400 Gallons of Oil into Lower Mississippi River

Approximately 3,400 gallons of oil was spilled into the Lower Mississippi River from a Kirby Inland Marine barge near Natchez, Mississippi, on Saturday. Coast

June 13, 2023
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Cruise Ship Crew Relied on Outdated Chart Before Striking Pier in Alaska

Overreliance on an electronic chart, miscommunication and an outdated navigational chart were all factors in a cruise ship damaging a cruise terminal pier last

June 13, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE
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Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE

A MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company containership has caught fire at an anchorage in the UAE. The UAE’s National Search and Rescue Center said it

June 7, 2023
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Distracted Watch Officers Led to Collision, NTSB Finds

A National Transportation Safety Board investigation has revealed that the bridge watch officers on a bulk carrier and an offshore supply vessel failed to

June 6, 2023
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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Multi-National Search Highlights the Role of Merchant Shipping in Maritime Search and Rescue

By Mark Morrow (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) – The recent search for the crew of a Chinese ocean-going fishing vessel, the Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028,

June 5, 2023
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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Incident Photos: Cargo Ships Collide Off Greece

Two cargo ships have collided in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece. The Hellenic Coast Guard reports that the collision took place around 9 p.m. Thursday

June 2, 2023
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Offshore Vessel ‘Skandi Buzios’ Suffers Major Fire at Brazil’s Açu Port
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Offshore Vessel ‘Skandi Buzios’ Suffers Major Fire at Brazil’s Açu Port

A high-tech offshore vessel suffered a major fire Friday morning while docked Brazil’s Açu port complex. Norwegian offshore specialist DOF Group

June 2, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Australia Convicts Ship Operator, Master After Pilot Ladder Fall Injury

A Magistrates Court in Perth, Australia has convicted the Master and operator of a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship following an accident involving a substandard

June 1, 2023
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2022, But New Challenges Emerge

The number of large ships lost worldwide reached a record low in 2022, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) Safety & Shipping

May 31, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Wrong Sized Bearing Caused Engine Failure and Fire on Offshore Supply Vessel

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined an improperly sized bearing resulting in an engine failure and subsequent fire on board an

May 24, 2023
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Tall Ship Bark EUROPA Tips Over in Drydock

The operator of the historic tall ship Bark EUROPA has confirmed that the vessel suffered damages after falling over in dry dock during an attempt to place it

May 23, 2023
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Friday, May 19, 2023
Indian Navy Locates Capsized Chinese Fishing Vessel, Life Raft in Indian Ocean
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Indian Navy Locates Capsized Chinese Fishing Vessel, Life Raft in Indian Ocean

NEW DELHI, May 19 (Reuters) – The Indian navy on Friday said it has located a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the Indian

May 19, 2023
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Search Continues for Missing Fishing Vessel in Remote Area of the Indian Ocean

A multinational search effort is underway in a remote section of the Indian Ocean as authorities desperately try to locate the crew of the Chinese fishing

May 18, 2023
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Great Lakes Freighter Mark W. Barker Briefly Grounds on Detroit River

The 639-foot Great Lakes freighter Mark W. Barker grounded Wednesday on Belle Isle on the Detroit River, but was later refloated without incident. The Mark W.

May 17, 2023
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Contractors Revise Timeline for OS 35’s Wreck Removal Off Gibraltar

Contractors have provided an updated wreck removal plan and timeline to Gibraltar’s Captain of the Port regarding the final removal of the OS 35

May 16, 2023
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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Broken Down Containership Safely Anchored in New Zealand, Awaiting Tow to Port

The container ship Shiling, which had lost power and steering off New Zealand last week, will be towed to Wellington, according to the latest updates from

May 15, 2023
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Friday, May 12, 2023
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New Zealand Files Charges in Response to Fatal Incidents at Ports

Following two tragic incidents that occurred last April, New Zealand has taken legal action by filing charges in relation to the fatalities at its ports. The

May 12, 2023
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
Pablo tanker fire
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An Oil Tanker Ablaze in the South China Sea Is A Global Problem

By Alex Longley and Yongchang Chin (Bloomberg) –Off the coast of Malaysia, in one of the world’s busiest shipping channels, an explosion on board

May 7, 2023
Total Views: 12296