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.


Sunday, May 16, 2021
nyk delphinus fire
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NYK Delphinus Under Tow to Oakland After Fire

The containership NYK Delphinus is under to to the Port of Oakland after suffering an engine room fire on Friday off the coast of California, the U.S. Coast

May 16, 2021
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Golden Ray wreck
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Fire Out on Golden Ray Wreck

The fire inside the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound near the Port of Brunswick was out as of Friday evening, the incident command confirmed. “Early this

May 15, 2021
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Friday, May 14, 2021
nyk delphinus fire
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Coast Guard Responding to Engine Fire on Containership Off California

A Unified Command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of California, and commercial salvage company Resolve Marine are responding to reports of a

May 14, 2021
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golden ray wreck on fire
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Golden Ray Wreck on Fire

Update: Fire Out on Golden Ray Wreck A fire started during wreck removal operations for the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Georgia on Friday, sending a

May 14, 2021
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
seacor power fuel removal
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Diesel Fuel Removed from SEACOR Power Wreck

Salvage crews completed the removal of diesel fuel from overturned SEACOR Power lift boat off the coast of Louisiana, the Coast Guard reported Thursday.

May 13, 2021
Total Views: 4190

scandies rose fishing vessel
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NTSB to Hold Meeting to Determine Probable Cause for FV Scandies Rose Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Thursday its plan to hold a public board meeting to determine the probable cause for the 2019 sinking

May 13, 2021
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Nicola faith
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UK Marine Investigators to Raise Sunken FV Nicola Faith

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has announced plans to raise the sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith as part of its investigation into the

May 13, 2021
Total Views: 2604

Friday, May 7, 2021
A Symphony
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‘A Symphony’ Cargo Removed in China

SINGAPORE, May 5 (Reuters) – Cargo onboard a tanker that leaked oil off China has been removed and preparations are underway so the vessel can sail to a

May 7, 2021
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
ONE Follows Air Cargo Cargo Carriers with Ban on Vivo Phones
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ONE Follows Air Cargo Cargo Carriers with Ban on Vivo Phones

By Alex Lennane (The Loadstar) – Japanese carrier ONE has followed the decision by a string of airlines to ban the shipment of Vivo Y20 mobile phones.

May 5, 2021
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seacor power salvage
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Salvage Crews Arrive at SEACOR Power Wreck

Salvage crews began removing fuel from SEACOR Power’s tanks on Monday, kicking off salvage operations for the overturned lift boat off the coast of Port

May 5, 2021
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Iron Maiden dive support vessel
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NTSB Says Lack of Continuous Monitoring at Issue in 2020 Shipyard Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board says a lack of continues monitoring was at issue in a shipyard fire at the Allied Shipyard in Larose, Louisiana last

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 3630

naga 7 sinks
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ConocoPhillips-Chartered Jack-Up Drilling Rigs Sinks Off Malaysia

A jack-up drilling rig has sunk after one or more of its legs penetrated the seabed off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia on Monday, Malaysia-based drilling

May 4, 2021
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
Cabrillo Monument boat broken up
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Suspected Smuggling Boat Breaks Apart Off San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument

Update: A Coast Guard update on Monday said twenty-nine people have reportedly been accounted for, consisting of twenty-four people alive, four people

May 2, 2021
Total Views: 6518

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Work to Remove Oil ‘A Symphony’ in China Set to Start on Friday
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Work to Remove Oil ‘A Symphony’ in China Set to Start on Friday

By Muyu Xu and Martin Quin Pollard QINGDAO, China April 29 (Reuters) – Work to siphon off the remaining cargo from a stricken tanker was expected to

April 29, 2021
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
golden ray section seven
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PHOTOS: Golden Ray Engine Section Removed

About half the Golden Ray has now been removed as tug crews today lifted Section Seven and transported it out from the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB)

April 28, 2021
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U.S.-Flag Containership Rescued After Fire in Santa Barbara Channel
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U.S.-Flag Containership Rescued After Fire in Santa Barbara Channel

Update: It appears the President Eisenhower is now under tow away from the coast by the tug Teresa Brusco, so I guess this wraps it unless we hear anything

April 28, 2021
Total Views: 21372

seacor eagle
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SEACOR Power Response to Transition to Salvage

The SEACOR Power response is expected to transition the salvage and wreck removal phase. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspectors from Marine Safety Unit Houma and

April 28, 2021
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
tirranna
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Car Carrier Grounds in Chesapeake Bay Leaving the Port of Baltimore

A 760-foot Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier ran aground in Chesapeake Bay early Tuesday as it departed the Port of Baltimore, but the vessel was refloated

April 27, 2021
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golden ray wreck removal
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Progress Reported in Golden Ray Wreck Removal But Likely Several More Months Before Completion

The salvage and wreck removal of the capsized Golden Ray will continue for “several more months” in St. Simons Sound, Georgia, now more than a year

April 27, 2021
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seacor power search
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Coast Guard Establishes Unified Command for SEACOR Power Response

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a Unified Command to oversee the salvage and wreck removal and pollution response to the capsized SEACOR Power lift boat

April 27, 2021
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