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.


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Aftermath of collision between container ship and oil tanker
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Captain Did ‘Absolutely Nothing’ to Stop Fatal UK Tanker Collision, Prosecutors Say

The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain's east coast last year did "absolutely nothing" to prevent an avoidable and fatal

January 13, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Supertanker Ceres I detained in Malaysia
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Fatal South China Sea Collision: Fatigue and Disabled Alarms Behind Deadly Tanker Crash

A catastrophic collision between two tankers in the South China Sea in 2024 has revealed a troubling chain of failures involving crew fatigue, disabled safety

January 5, 2026
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Coral Adventurer passenger vessel
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Australian Cruise Ship Detained in Papua New Guinea Following Reef Grounding

The Australian-flagged cruise ship Coral Adventurer remains aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea after running into a reef early Saturday

December 29, 2025
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
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Water Discharge Operations Halt Cargo Recovery at Fire-Stricken ONE Henry Hudson

Ocean Network Express has suspended cargo discharge operations aboard the fire-damaged containership ONE Henry Hudson at the Port of Los Angeles as crews work

December 23, 2025
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Toppled containers aboard the Baltic Klipper
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UK Probe Focuses on Cargo Securing After Containers Go Overboard in the English Channel

Sixteen containers were lost in heavy seas near Portsmouth, prompting a safety investigation and widespread cleanup. he UK’s Marine Accident Investigation

December 20, 2025
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
M/V Genius Star XI arrives dockside in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on January 30, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
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Improperly Secured Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo Nearly Dooms Ship in the Pacific, NTSB Finds

Improperly secured lithium-ion battery cargo triggered fires aboard the Genius Star XI during heavy weather on Christmas Day 2023, NTSB finds. Heavy weather

December 18, 2025
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Final Report: Bow Collapse—Not Explosion—Sank MV Estonia in 1994
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Final Report: Bow Collapse—Not Explosion—Sank MV Estonia in 1994

The sinking of the Estonia ferry in 1994 was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities said on

December 16, 2025
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Monday, December 15, 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard Hydrographic Survey Vessel CATLETT observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. USACE Photo
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Shipbuilder Blames Operator Modifications for ‘Dali’ Blackout That Brought Down Key Bridge

Dali shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries says changes made after delivery bypassed critical redundancies, triggering the second blackout that left the ship

December 15, 2025
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Containership ONE Continuity Loses 45 Boxes in Atlantic Storm, Diverts to Canary Islands
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Containership ONE Continuity Loses 45 Boxes in Atlantic Storm, Diverts to Canary Islands

The 8,102 TEU containership ONE Continuity diverted to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands last week after losing approximately 45 containers overboard during

December 15, 2025
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Friday, December 12, 2025
MSC Baltic III hull buckling visible on starboard and port sides
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Grounded MSC Baltic III’s Hull Further Compromised After Winter Storms

The grounded container ship MSC Baltic III has sustained significant additional structural damage following severe weather that battered its position in

December 12, 2025
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NTSB investigators on the cargo vessel Dali, which struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. (Photo: Peter Knudson/NTSB)
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Loose Wire, Fatal Consequences: NTSB Report Blames Electrical Failure for Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—which killed six highway

December 12, 2025
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
HM Coastguard spot containers and debris in the UK
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Sixteen Containers Lost from Baltic Klipper: Multi-Agency Response Underway in England

A major shoreline cleanup operation continues along the West Sussex coast following a container spill incident that began Saturday evening, when the cargo ship

December 9, 2025
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
MS Spirit of Tasmania I at Devonport, Tasmania.
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Safety System Failures Led to Serious Fall Injury Aboard Tasmanian Ferry, Investigation Reveals

A second engineer aboard the Spirit of Tasmania I sustained serious injuries requiring surgery after falling during engine maintenance work in March, with an

December 3, 2025
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
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General Average Declared Following Multi-Day Fire on ONE Henry Hudson

The owners of the containership ONE Henry Hudson have declared General Average following a multi-day fire at the Port of Los Angeles, adding a financial layer

November 30, 2025
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Friday, November 28, 2025
ONE Henry Hudson returns to berth at the Port of Los Angeles
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Fire-Hit ONE Henry Hudson Returns to Berth for Complex Cargo Removal

The containership ONE Henry Hudson returned to its berth at Yusen Terminal late Wednesday night, marking the transition from active firefighting operations to

November 28, 2025
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
ONE Henry Hudson returns to berth at the Port of Los Angeles
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ONE Henry Hudson Returns to Port After Multi-Day Fire Containment Operation

The containership ONE Henry Hudson has returned to its berth at the Yusen Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles following a multi-day firefighting operation that

November 27, 2025
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Chiquita containership at Port of Wilmington
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Engine Room Fire on Containership Injures Four at Port of Wilmington

Firefighters were called to the Port of Wilmington on Wednesday morning after flames erupted in the engine room of a docked vessel.  The emergency call came

November 26, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
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Los Angeles Containership Fire: Blaze Contained Aboard One Henry Hudson After Days-Long Battle

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that active firefighting operations have ceased aboard the containership One Henry Hudson after crews successfully

November 26, 2025
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
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Four Days On, Crews Continue Response to Deep-Seated Cargo Fire Aboard Containership Off Los Angeles

Response operations entered their fourth day on Tuesday as the Unified Command continues efforts to suppress a fire aboard the containership One Henry Hudson,

November 25, 2025
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Monday, November 24, 2025
Engineer Seriously Injured After Accidental Lifeboat Release During Routine Safety Check
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Engineer Seriously Injured After Accidental Lifeboat Release During Routine Safety Check

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation has revealed critical gaps in safety procedures after a crew member sustained serious injuries aboard the

November 24, 2025
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