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, 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
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
A tugboat pours water on the container ship Zim Kingston after it caught fire off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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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
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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
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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
A tugboat pours water on the container ship Zim Kingston after it caught fire off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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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
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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
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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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Monday, October 18, 2021
Wreck Removal Crews Begin Lifting Golden Ray’s Final Section
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Wreck Removal Crews Begin Lifting Golden Ray’s Final Section

The operation to remove the final section of the Golden Ray wreck kicked off over the weekend in St. Simons Sound, Georgia, putting the end to the years-long

October 18, 2021
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
The container ship MSC Danit is seen the day after U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) marine casualty investigators boarded the container ship, off the Port of Long Beach, California, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson
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Investigators Say MSC Containership Dragged Anchor Near Broken San Pedro Bay Pipeline in January

Investigators working to identify the cause of the broken pipeline that released oil into San Pedro Bay near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach earlier

October 17, 2021
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Monday, October 11, 2021
Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Section
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Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Section

Preparations are underway in Georgia to remove the final section of the Golden Ray shipwreck from St. Simons Sound more than two years after the car

October 11, 2021
Total Views: 2728

Transair Flight 810 Underwater Photo
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Investigators Set to Raise Boeing 737 Cargo Jet Wreckage Off Hawaii

Investigators are set to begin the recovery operation for the wreckage of a Boeing 737 cargo jet that ditched into the waters off the Hawaiian island of Oahu

October 11, 2021
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
port of los angeles and long beach
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Orange County Pipeline Investigation: Initial Anchor Dragging Likely Occurred Several Months to One Year Ago

Investigators will sift through a year of ship movements around the damaged oil pipeline at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as the investigation into

October 9, 2021
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
Coast Guard Declares San Pedro Bay Pipeline Fracture a Major Marine Casualty
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Coast Guard Declares San Pedro Bay Pipeline Fracture a Major Marine Casualty

We’re getting some new information in regards to the investigation into the cause of the pipeline fracture and oil spill in San Pedro Bay off the coast

October 7, 2021
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