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, March 24, 2021
Ever Given salvage tugs, Suez Canal
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Ships Carrying Commodities Stuck After Suez Canal Grounding

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) – Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a

March 24, 2021
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VIDEO: How Does A Ship Run Aground In The Suez Canal
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VIDEO: How Does A Ship Run Aground In The Suez Canal

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Yesterday morning an ultra-large containership ran aground and blocking ship traffic in the Suez Canal. AIS data shows the MV

March 24, 2021
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ever given grounded suez canal
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Tugs Work to Refloat Ultra-Large Containership Blocking Suez Canal

By Yusri Mohamed, Jessica Jaganathan and Florence Tan CAIRO, March 24 (Reuters) – The shortest shipping route from Europe to Asia remained

March 24, 2021
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Grounded ‘Mega Ship’ Blocking Suez Canal in Both Directions
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Grounded ‘Mega Ship’ Blocking Suez Canal in Both Directions

Latest: Ever Given Grounding in Suez An ultra-large containership is aground and blocking ship traffic in the Suez Canal. AIS data shows the MV Ever Given is

March 23, 2021
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Friday, March 19, 2021
nicola faith liferaft
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Search Continuing for Missing Fishing Vessel ‘Nicola Faith’ in UK

Authorities in the U.K. are continuing the search for the missing fishing vessel that was lost off the coast of North Wales earlier this year. The F/V Nicola

March 19, 2021
Total Views: 3013

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
brim explorer response
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Battery-Powered ‘Brim’ Declared Safe After Overheating in Norway

The situation on board a battery-powered sightseeing vessel in Norway has been resolved after crews used nitrogen to remove explosive gases following last

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 4750

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss
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ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss

The MV ONE Apus departed Kobe, Japan on Tuesday after a major operation to remove hundreds of damaged and dislodged containers on deck following last

March 16, 2021
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golden ray wreck removal
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Third Section Removed from Golden Ray Wreck

Crews have separated the latest section of the Golden Ray as the operation to cut and remove the wreck stretches into its fifth month. The St. Simons Sound

March 16, 2021
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island chief barge crash
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Barge Crashes Into Home in Washington

A barge under tow crashed into a private waterfront home in Gig Harbor, Washington on Monday. No injuries were reported. Coast Sector Puget Sound was alerted

March 16, 2021
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Monday, March 15, 2021
polar research ship rrs sir david Attenborough
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Two Injured in Lifeboat Drill Accident Aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into a lifeboat drill accident on board the new polar research vessel RRS Sir David

March 15, 2021
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
brim explorer
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Battery-Powered Excursion Vessel Overheats in Norway, Sparking Fear of Explosion

A rather serious situation has been unfolding over the last several days in southeastern Norway after a fire was reported on a battery-powered passenger

March 14, 2021
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece
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Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece

The MSC cruise ship MSC Lirica has suffered what appearesto be a major fire while docked at the port of Corfu in Greece. Firefighters were battling the blaze

March 12, 2021
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
ONE Apus Almost Ready to Leave Japan
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ONE Apus Almost Ready to Leave Japan

The Ocean Network Express-operated ONE Apus is getting ready to depart Japan after operations to discharge collapsed and damaged containers after its

March 11, 2021
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Chinese Fishing Vessel Refloated in Mauritius
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Chinese Fishing Vessel Refloated in Mauritius

The Chinese fishing vessel which ran aground over the weekend on Mauritius’ western reefs has been successfully refloated, authorities said Thursday. The

March 11, 2021
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles
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Maersk Essen Discharging Cargo in Los Angeles

Nearly two months after losing hundreds of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean, the Maersk-operated containership Maersk Essen is finally discharging its

March 9, 2021
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Chinese Fishing Vessel Aground in Mauritius
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Chinese Fishing Vessel Aground in Mauritius

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius (gCaptain) – Eight months after the Wakashio incident, a Chinese long liner has now ended up on the reefs off

March 8, 2021
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Sunday, March 7, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB Conclude Virtual Hearing Into Loss of F/V Scandies Rose
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U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB Conclude Virtual Hearing Into Loss of F/V Scandies Rose

The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board on Friday concluded the formal public hearing to review and consider evidence related the loss of

March 7, 2021
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland
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One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland

Authorities in Ireland are still working through details of what to do with a grounded cargo ship that has been stranded along the country’s rugged

March 4, 2021
Total Views: 10397

Wakashio Captain Seeks Bail in Mauritius’ Top Court
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Wakashio Captain Seeks Bail in Mauritius’ Top Court

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius (gCaptain) – The captain of the ill-fated ore carrier Wakashio is turning to Mauritius’ Supreme Court for bail as he

March 4, 2021
Total Views: 4611

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
International Effort to Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Vessel Off Nova Scotia
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International Effort to Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Vessel Off Nova Scotia

An international search and rescue operation involving the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and the Royal Canadian Air Force was successful in rescuing 31

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 9147