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.


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Photograph of Berge Mawson
Accidents

Three Stevedores Killed in Enclosed Space on Bulk Carrier, Highlighting Critical Training Gaps

Three stevedores lost their lives in an enclosed space accident aboard the Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Indonesia’s Bunyu Island

March 20, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A view of the half-sunk cargo ship OS 35 in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker near Gibraltar
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LNG Tanker Collision in Gibraltar Highlights Ongoing Pilotage Concerns

A minor collision between an LNG tanker and a bulk carrier in Gibraltar’s western anchorage has reignited discussions about pilotage requirements for

March 19, 2025
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Monday, March 17, 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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‘Heroic’ Stena Crew Praised for Quick Thinking After Dramatic North Sea Collision

The crew of the STENA IMMACULATE demonstrated “exceptional professionalism” after the tanker was struck the containership SOLONG off

March 17, 2025
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Aftermath of collision between container ship and oil tanker
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Russian Captain Involved In US Tanker Crash Appears In UK Court

LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) – The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker earlier this week off Britain’s east coast appeared in

March 15, 2025
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Friday, March 14, 2025
SOLONG pictured on 11 March 2025
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Russian Captain Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal North Sea Vessel Collision

The captain of the container vessel SOLONG has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with an oil tanker that left one crew

March 14, 2025
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SOLONG pictured on 13 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
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Police Continue Questioning Russian Captain Over North Sea Collision

British police said on Friday they were granted more time to question the 59-year old Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker

March 14, 2025
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SOLONG pictured on 12 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
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Salvors Board Stena Immaculate and Solong Following North Sea Collision

Salvage teams have boarded both vessels involved in Monday’s serious collision off England’s East Yorkshire coast as assessment and response

March 14, 2025
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
STENA IMMACULATE pictured on 12 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
Accidents

UK’s MAIB Leads Multi-National Investigation into North Sea Ship Collision

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into this week’s serious collision between the Portuguese-registered container

March 13, 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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Video Footage Reveals Critical Moments Before Ship Collision in Dense Fog Off UK Coast

New video footage has emerged showing the crucial moments leading up to the collision between the containership SOLONG and the tanker STENA IMMACULATE off

March 12, 2025
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SOLONG pictured on 11 March 2025
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Update: Both Vessels Stabilize Following Major North Sea Collision as Investigation Continues

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) reports significant progress in stabilizing two vessels involved in a serious collision off England’s East

March 12, 2025
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Water flows through a damaged hull of Stena Immaculate oil tanker ship after it collided with a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England
Accidents

Cargo Ship Captain Arrested After Fatal Collision with US Military-Chartered Tanker Off UK Coast

The 59-year-old Master of a German-owned containership has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after a collision between a US

March 11, 2025
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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 Collision Leaves Two Ships Burning, One Expected to Sink

Two ships burned off the English coast on Tuesday, a day after an unexplained collision that left a tanker carrying U.S. army jet fuel with a gaping hole in

March 11, 2025
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
SM Line containership
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Korean Containership Loses Boxes Battling Bering Sea Storm

The South Korean containership SM Portland has reported significant cargo damage and container losses while transiting to Vancouver through the Bering Sea.

March 6, 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025
MSC Baltic III aground with waves crashing against it
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Canadian Coast Guard Battles Weather as ‘MSC Baltic III’ Salvage Operations Continue

Salvage operations for the grounded containership MSC Baltic III face continued challenges as Canadian Coast Guard officials confirm the vessel cannot be

February 28, 2025
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
president eisenhower ship
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NTSB Finds Data Entry Error Led to Cargo Loss on US-Flagged Containership

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that a simple data entry error led to the loss of 23 containers and damage to 10 others aboard

February 25, 2025
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MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now
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MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now

The containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly grounded on the seabed off Newfoundland’s coast following a power loss incident, with Canadian Coast

February 25, 2025
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Stride underway before the fire
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NTSB: Critical Maintenance Error Leads to Engine Room Fire That Claimed Two Lives

A fatal engine room fire aboard the cargo vessel Stride, which claimed two lives and resulted in $12 million in total losses, was caused by the installation of

February 20, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
MSC Baltic III aground with waves crashing against it
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Salvage Team Boards Grounded MSC Baltic III Off Newfoundland as Response Continues

Salvage teams have successfully boarded the grounded containership MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s coast as response efforts continue amid challenging

February 19, 2025
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An overflight of the Grande Brasile fire
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28 Crew Evacuated from Burning Ro-Ro Vessel in English Channel

A major international rescue operation successfully evacuated 28 crew members from the roll-on/roll-off container vessel (Con-Ro) Grande Brasile after a fire

February 19, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Canadian Coast Guard Monitoring ‘MSC Baltic III’ Grounding in Newfoundland
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Canadian Coast Guard Monitoring ‘MSC Baltic III’ Grounding in Newfoundland

The Canadian Coast Guard continues to monitor the grounded cargo vessel MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s coast, with the CCGS Ann Harvey arriving on

February 18, 2025
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