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.


Thursday, March 11, 2021
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thai Navy Scrambles to Save Cats from Sinking Ship -Photos

BANGKOK, March 3 (Reuters) – Thai navy sailors braved choppy waters to launch a dramatic rescue this week after discovering four cats had been

March 3, 2021
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Israel Links Iran to Ship Behind Mystery Oil Spill

TEL AVIV, March 3 (Reuters) – Iran is linked to a recent oil spill off Israel’s shores that caused major ecological damage, an Israeli minister

March 3, 2021
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Monday, March 1, 2021
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Golden Ray Wreck Removal Hits Hiccup Cutting Section Seven

Crews working to cut up and remove the Golden Ray wreck from Georgia’s St. Simons Sound will shift their focus to another section after a chain failure

March 1, 2021
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Israel Widens Search for Ship Behind Oil Spill After Greek Tanker Ruled Out

JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Israel on Sunday broadened its search for the ship behind an oil spill that blackened its beaches with tar after

February 28, 2021
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Accidents

Australia Launches Livestock Carrier Inspection Campaign

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has launched a inspection campaign that will target all livestock carriers departing the country after recent

February 23, 2021
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Maersk Updates on Transpacific Ships’ Return to Service After Cargo Losses

Maersk is providing updates on its two ships that lost a significant number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean recently. First up is Maersk Essen

February 23, 2021
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Monday, February 22, 2021
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Japan’s Ocean Network Express Eyeing Mid-March Return for ONE Apus

Work is underway for the ONE Apus to return to service sometime next month nearly four months after the ship lost almost 2,000 boxes overboard in the Pacific

February 22, 2021
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Wakashio Captain Confirms He Navigated Close to Shore to Pick Up Cell Signal, But Blames Chief Officer for Grounding

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius – The captain of the ill-fated bulk carrier M/V Wakashio told a Mauritius court that he navigated the ship closer to land to

February 22, 2021
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Two Seriously Injured in Blast on Chinese Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar

An investigation is underway into an explosion aboard a bulk carrier of Gibraltar that resulted in serious injuries to two crew members. The explosion occurred

February 22, 2021
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Israel Investigates Ships As Source Of Mystery Offshore Oil Spill

By Ari Rabinovitch JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is trying to find the ship responsible for an oil spill that drenched much of its Mediterranean

February 22, 2021
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Friday, February 19, 2021
Accidents

Maersk Eindhoven Cargo Loss: Engine Oil Pressure Triggered Loss of Propulsion

Maersk says a loss of propulsion led to some 260 containers falling overboard from the Maersk Eindhoven in severe weather off the coast of Japan this week.

February 19, 2021
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Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier

A fire continues to burn on board a 225-foot fishing vessel docked at the Port of Tacoma in Washington as multiple agencies including the Coast Guard continue

February 19, 2021
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