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, January 4, 2021
Second Section Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal
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Second Section Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Crews finished with the second cut of the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Georgia on Saturday and the section now awaits lifting onto a barge for

January 4, 2021
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
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Coast Guard Searching for Overdue Vessel with 20 People in the Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an overdue vessel with approximately 20 people on board off the Bahamas. Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders

December 31, 2020
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Maersk Elba Under Tow to Algeciras Following Engine Room Fire
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Maersk Elba Under Tow to Algeciras Following Engine Room Fire

The Maersk Elba is under tow to the Port of Algeciras following an engine room fire that left the ship disabled just off Portugal’s southern coast. The

December 30, 2020
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Monday, December 28, 2020
Crews Start Cutting Second Section of Golden Ray
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Crews Start Cutting Second Section of Golden Ray

Crews working to cut up and remove the Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia have started cutting the stern section, known as “Section Eight”.

December 28, 2020
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Russian Trawler Sinks in Barents Sea with 17 Missing
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Russian Trawler Sinks in Barents Sea with 17 Missing

By Maria Kiselyova and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber MOSCOW, Dec 28 (Reuters) – A Russian fishing trawler capsized and sank in the freezing waters of the

December 28, 2020
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Retrofitted BW Gemini Involved in Minor Collision in Panama
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Retrofitted BW Gemini Involved in Minor Collision in Panama

BW LPG’s newly retrofitted Very Large Gas Carrier BW Gemini has been involved in a minor collision while in Cristóbal, Panama, BW LPG has informed. The

December 21, 2020
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Friday, December 18, 2020
MOL Releases Internal Investigation Report on MV Wakashio Accident
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MOL Releases Internal Investigation Report on MV Wakashio Accident

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has released new details about the July grounding of the bulk carrier Wakashio in Mauritius and has detailed measures it’s

December 18, 2020
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Sweden Approves Underwater Examination of Estonia Wreck
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Sweden Approves Underwater Examination of Estonia Wreck

STOCKHOLM, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Sweden said on Friday it would allow an underwater examination of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic 26 years ago

December 18, 2020
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Wakashio Owner Blames Grounding on Crew’s ‘Lack of Awareness’
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Wakashio Owner Blames Grounding on Crew’s ‘Lack of Awareness’

TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nagashiki Shipping said on Friday the grounding of one of its large bulk carriers that caused an

December 18, 2020
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Poor Bridge Resource Management Cited in American Liberty Accident -NTSB Report
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Poor Bridge Resource Management Cited in American Liberty Accident -NTSB Report

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has determined that poor bridge resource management and miscommunication between the pilot and master was the

December 17, 2020
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General Cargo Ship Goes Missing Off Vietnam
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General Cargo Ship Goes Missing Off Vietnam

HANOI, Dec 17 (Reuters) – At least 15 sailors were missing on Thursday after a Panama-flagged cargo ship capsized in rough seas off Vietnam, Vietnamese

December 17, 2020
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Drone Footage Gives New View of ONE Apus Damage
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Drone Footage Gives New View of ONE Apus Damage

Some new drone footage shot as the ONE Apus was arriving in Japan last week gives us the first aerial view of the extent of damage on the deck

December 16, 2020
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Four Rescued from Burning Fishing Vessel Off Alabama
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Four Rescued from Burning Fishing Vessel Off Alabama

The U.S. Coast rescued four people Monday after their commercial fishing vessel caught fire near Fort Morgan, Alabama. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector

December 15, 2020
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Qatar Condemns Tanker Attack in Saudi Arabia
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Qatar Condemns Tanker Attack in Saudi Arabia

By Simone Foxman (Bloomberg) — Qatar, the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas exporter, condemned the attack on an oil tanker off the coast of

December 15, 2020
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Hafnia Confirms Tanker BW Rhine Hit by Explosion in Saudi Arabia
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Hafnia Confirms Tanker BW Rhine Hit by Explosion in Saudi Arabia

SINGAPORE, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Monday that a fuel transport ship anchored at a Jeddah terminal was hit by an explosive-laden boat in

December 14, 2020
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Vale Ends Use of Converted Very Large Ore Carriers
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Vale Ends Use of Converted Very Large Ore Carriers

Brazilian mining giant Vale has announced the final delivery of iron ore using one of its converted very large ore carriers, VLOCs, after the company decided

December 14, 2020
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Fuel Tanker Hit by Blast at Saudi Port as Red Sea Attacks Mount
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Fuel Tanker Hit by Blast at Saudi Port as Red Sea Attacks Mount

By Paul Wallace, Sharon Cho, Verity Ratcliffe and Nourhan Samra (Bloomberg) — A ship was hit by an explosion at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah, as

December 14, 2020
Total Views: 4561

Friday, December 11, 2020
one apus
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ONE Apus Cargo Ops Expected to Take Over a Month

The operation to remove dislodged containers from the ONE Apus has started after permission was granted by the Japanese Coast Guard, its owner and manager said

December 11, 2020
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Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
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Waymon L. Boyd Dredger Explosion: Fifth Crew Member Dies from Injuries

A mariner injured in the Waymon L. Boyd dredger explosion back in August has died from his injuries, bringing the accident’s death toll to five. The

December 11, 2020
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
NTSB Reports on Maritime Lessons Learned in 2019
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NTSB Reports on Maritime Lessons Learned in 2019

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board released a report today highlighting the most important lessons learned from marine accident investigations

December 10, 2020
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