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.


Monday, December 27, 2021
Wakashio Captain, Chief Mate Sentenced Over Mauritius Shipwreck
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Wakashio Captain, Chief Mate Sentenced Over Mauritius Shipwreck

The former Captain and Chief Mate of the MV Wakashio have been sentenced to 20 months in prison over the 2020 shipwreck, amounting to time served. By Kamlesh

December 27, 2021
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Four Injured in Fire at Exxon’s Baytown, Texas Oil Refinery
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Four Injured in Fire at Exxon’s Baytown, Texas Oil Refinery

By Arpan Varghese Dec 23 (Reuters) – Four people were injured when a fire erupted on Thursday at an Exxon Mobil Corp complex in Baytown, Texas, one of

December 23, 2021
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Wakashio’s Captain, Chief Mate Plead Guilty Over Grounding
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Wakashio’s Captain, Chief Mate Plead Guilty Over Grounding

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius The time of reckoning has come in the Wakashio shipwreck. Seventeen months after the MV Wakashio grounded on the reefs of Pointe

December 22, 2021
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Monday, December 20, 2021
auger tension leg platform
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US Coast Guard Publishes Report on Fatal Lifeboat Drill Accident on Shell’s Auger Platform

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued its report from its investigation into a fatal lifeboat accident on Shell’s Auger tension leg platform in the U.S. Gulf

December 20, 2021
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
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Grand Jury Charges Three Companies Over Southern California Pipeline Spill

Indictment alleges the owners and operators of the broken pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into San Pedro Bay in October continued to operate

December 17, 2021
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
British Crew Member Ordered Detained by Swedish Court Over Deadly Collision – Report
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British Crew Member Ordered Detained by Swedish Court Over Deadly Collision – Report

STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 (Reuters) – A Swedish court ordered a British crew member of the ship Scot Carrier to be remanded in custody on Thursday, following a

December 16, 2021
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NTSB Says Failure to Disconnect Vehicle Batteries Caused Fire Aboard Höegh Xiamen
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NTSB Says Failure to Disconnect Vehicle Batteries Caused Fire Aboard Höegh Xiamen

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued eight safety recommendations stemming from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in

December 16, 2021
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
NTSB: Diesel Generator Engine Failure Leads to Fire Aboard Offshore Supply Vessel
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NTSB: Diesel Generator Engine Failure Leads to Fire Aboard Offshore Supply Vessel

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday published a Marine Accident Brief on its investigation into a diesel generator engine failure and fire on

December 15, 2021
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Danish Barge Involved in Collision Starts to Sink
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Danish Barge Involved in Collision Starts to Sink

By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, Dec 15 (Reuters) – A Danish ship involved in a collision off the Swedish coast that left one crew member dead and another

December 15, 2021
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The British cargo ship Scot Carrier is pictured after colliding with the Danish cargo ship Karin Hoej, between Ystad and Bornholm, on the Baltic Sea December 13, 2021. Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS
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Scot Carrier Shipowner Gives Details of Events After Fatal Collision with Barge

M/V Scot Carrier shipowner confirms the cargo ship didn’t turn around for up to 25 minutes after its fatal collision with a barge. The owner of the M/V

December 14, 2021
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Swedish Police Hold Two Crew Found Over Alcohol Limit After Baltic Sea Collision
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Swedish Police Hold Two Crew Found Over Alcohol Limit After Baltic Sea Collision

By Johan Ahlander and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN/STOCKHOLM, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Two crew members on a British cargo vessel were found to be over

December 14, 2021
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Divers work aboard the Danish cargo ship Karin Hoej which collided with the British cargo ship Scot Carrier between Ystad and Bornholm, on the Baltic Sea December 13, 2021. Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS
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One Dead, Another Missing After Collision Off Sweden; Criminal Probe Underway

By Nikolaj Skydsgaard, Johan Ahlander and Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM/COPENHAGEN, Dec 13 (Reuters) – One of two Danish crew members missing from a capsized

December 13, 2021
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MV Almirante Storni Arrives at Dock With Timber Fire Under Control
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MV Almirante Storni Arrives at Dock With Timber Fire Under Control

The Swedish Coast Guard has stood down the federal response to the fire on board the MV Almirante Storni near Gothenburg, Sweden after a week of firefighting.

December 13, 2021
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Timber Fire Continues to Rage on Almirante Storni
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Timber Fire Continues to Rage on Almirante Storni

It’s all hands on deck to the fight the fire on board the MV Almirante Storni which continues to burn at an anchorage off Sweden. The Swedish Coast

December 10, 2021
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
x-press pearl
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X-Press Pearl Wreck Removal Set to Kick Off in Sri Lanka

The wreck removal of the stricken X-Press Pearl is set to kick off with the feeder ship’s operator announcing the signing of a contract with Shanghai

December 8, 2021
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Conditions Worsen for Almirante Storni Firefighting in Sweden
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Conditions Worsen for Almirante Storni Firefighting in Sweden

Conditions on board the burning MV Almirante Storni have deteriorated over the last 24 hours as the fire continues to burn in the ship’s cargo of timber.

December 8, 2021
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Determines Probable Cause of Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger in Texas; 10 Safety Recommendations Issued

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on the explosion and fire

December 7, 2021
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Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden
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Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden

Fire on board the Almirante Storni off Sweden is expected to continue for several more days. The fire on board the MV Almirante Storni carrying a cargo of

December 7, 2021
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Monday, December 6, 2021
Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland
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Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland

A Russian cargo ship has been detained in Poland after coming dangerously close to grounding and authorities found the captain and three of its crew members

December 6, 2021
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Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Report Into Deadly Waymon Boyd Pipeline Strike

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on hazardous liquid pipeline

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 1225