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.


Wednesday, December 1, 2021
It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss
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It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss

It’s been one year since the ONE Apus lost over 1,800 containers overboard during storm in the Pacific Ocean. In a season highlighted by weather-related

December 1, 2021
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Large MSC Containership Breaks Moorings and Briefly Grounds at B.C.’s Prince Rupert Port – Video
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Large MSC Containership Breaks Moorings and Briefly Grounds at B.C.’s Prince Rupert Port – Video

Strong winds caused a 366-meter-long MSC containership to break free from its moorings and run aground at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia,

November 26, 2021
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident
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Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident

A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident off the coast of Louisiana,

November 23, 2021
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NTSB Determines Cause of Tow Accident with Centerville Turnpike Bridge in Virginia
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NTSB Determines Cause of Tow Accident with Centerville Turnpike Bridge in Virginia

The National Transportation Safety Board issued Marine Accident Brief 21/23 Tuesday for its investigation of the Nov. 14, 2020, accident

November 23, 2021
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Monday, November 22, 2021
Wakashio’s Owner Limits Liability Over Grounding as Wreck Removal Continues
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Wakashio’s Owner Limits Liability Over Grounding as Wreck Removal Continues

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius – Okiyo Maritime Corp, the Japanese company which owns the MV Wakashio, filed a motion before the Supreme Court of Mauritius

November 22, 2021
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
New Look At Estonia Shipwreck Raises Questions About What Caused the Sinking
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New Look At Estonia Shipwreck Raises Questions About What Caused the Sinking

STOCKHOLM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Rock on the seabed may have gouged previously unknown holes in the hull of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic Sea

November 16, 2021
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose
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Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose

 The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Emmy Rose, releasing new

November 10, 2021
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger Waymon Boyd

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting next month to consider the draft final report for the pipeline strike

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1833

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire
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Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators following last month’s fire on the containership ZIM Kingston off of

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 1743

NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas
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NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified a fishing vessel captain’s decision to navigate towards a Galveston entrance shipping channel,

November 4, 2021
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Investigation Report Says Stellar Banner’s Captain Deviated from Course Before Grounding
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Investigation Report Says Stellar Banner’s Captain Deviated from Course Before Grounding

The Maritime Administrator for the Republic of Marshall Islands has issued its casualty investigation report into the grounding and total loss of the very

November 2, 2021
Total Views: 13335

Friday, October 29, 2021
Fire, Fire, Fire: How Navy Failures Destroyed the Bonhomme Richard
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Fire, Fire, Fire: How Navy Failures Destroyed the Bonhomme Richard

By CW4 Michael Carr, US Army Watercraft Master (Retired) “A guy with a flag simulates a flame, and a nozzleman says…I am squirting you with

October 29, 2021
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Report: Bulk Carrier Collision Highlights the Importance of Keeping a Proper Lookout
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Report: Bulk Carrier Collision Highlights the Importance of Keeping a Proper Lookout

A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Australia’s Port Adelaide highlights the importance of watchkeepers utilizing all available

October 28, 2021
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seacor power capsized
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US Coast Guard Reminds Mariners of Dangers From Unexpected Heavy Weather

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a marine safety alert reminding mariners of the dangers of unexpected heavy

October 28, 2021
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Number of Boxes Lost from ZIM Kingston Increases to Over 100 as Fire Reported Under Control
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Number of Boxes Lost from ZIM Kingston Increases to Over 100 as Fire Reported Under Control

The number of boxes reported missing from ZIM Kingston increased to more than 100 as officials report the fire is under control. The Canadian Coast Guard

October 27, 2021
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Golden Ray’s Final Section Removed, Completing Historic Wreck Removal Operation
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Golden Ray’s Final Section Removed, Completing Historic Wreck Removal Operation

The final section of the Golden Ray car carrier has been removed, completing the largest wreck removal in United States history, officials said Tuesday. The

October 26, 2021
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Monday, October 25, 2021
burned containers on board zim kingston
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ZIM Kingston Cargo Fire Stabilized and Ship Held Overnight, Canadian Coast Guard Says

Update: The Canadian Coast Guard reports that the ZIM Kingston remained stable overnight as containers continue to smolder and cooling of the hull continues. A

October 25, 2021
Total Views: 9901

Saturday, October 23, 2021
ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas
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ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas

Update: 16 people have been evacuated from ZIM Kingston and the situation remains “dynamic,” the Canadian Coast Guard said in a late night update

October 23, 2021
Total Views: 22698

Friday, October 22, 2021
US-Flagged Bulk Carrier Briefly Grounds in Michigan
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US-Flagged Bulk Carrier Briefly Grounds in Michigan

The U.S.-flagged bulk MV Calumet ran aground in Michigan’s Saginaw River on Thursday night after high winds pushed the ship off course and set the stern

October 22, 2021
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Incident Video: Brazilian Navy Tall Ship Has Dust-Up With Bridge
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Incident Video: Brazilian Navy Tall Ship Has Dust-Up With Bridge

The Brazilian Navy tall ship Cisne Branco collided with a draw bridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday. Video of the incident was posted online and

October 19, 2021
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