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

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
Shipping

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
FILE PHOTO: MV Maersk Eindhoven. Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Hanners Von Rijn
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
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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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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Wakashio’s Stern Removal Kicks Off in Mauritius
Accidents

Wakashio’s Stern Removal Kicks Off in Mauritius

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius – Six months after the scuttling of the Wakashio’s bow, the dismantling of the stern has finally kicked off in Pointe

February 17, 2021
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Monday, February 15, 2021
Fire on Offshore Supply Vessel Kills Three Off India
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Fire on Offshore Supply Vessel Kills Three Off India

Three crew members of an offshore supply vessel were killed in a fire on board the vessel off the coast of Mumbai, India on Saturday. The fire was reported

February 15, 2021
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Cutting Resumes After Chain Failure in Golden Ray Wreck Removal
Accidents

Cutting Resumes After Chain Failure in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Crews working on the wreck removal of the Golden Ray have resumed cutting operations after a slight delay to conduct maintenance to the cutting apparatus.

February 11, 2021
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Thursday, February 4, 2021
NTSB Blames Poor Bridge Resource Management for LPG Tanker’s Wharf Strike
Accidents

NTSB Blames Poor Bridge Resource Management for LPG Tanker’s Wharf Strike

A ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas struck a Washington State wharf in 2019 because the pilot approached with excessive speed and at too steep an angle,

February 4, 2021
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Bulk Carrier Crew Member Killed by Large Wave Off Nova Scotia
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Bulk Carrier Crew Member Killed by Large Wave Off Nova Scotia

A crew member of a bulk carrier has died and three others injured after their ship was hit by a large wave several hundred miles off the coast of

February 3, 2021
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
More Containers Lost in the Pacific as 41 Go Overboard from MSC Ship
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More Containers Lost in the Pacific as 41 Go Overboard from MSC Ship

An MSC containership has become the latest giant boxship to lose containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean. Cargo casualty firm WK Webster reports that the MSC

February 2, 2021
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
NTSB: Fishing Vessel Sank After Striking Submerged Wreck Off South Carolina
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NTSB: Fishing Vessel Sank After Striking Submerged Wreck Off South Carolina

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigation report into the 2019 loss of the F/V Miss Annie after the fishing vessel struck a

January 28, 2021
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Three Rescued After Crab Fishing Boat Wrecks on Jetty in Northern California
Commercial Fishing

Three Rescued After Crab Fishing Boat Wrecks on Jetty in Northern California

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people after their commercial crab fishing boat lost propulsion and struck a jetty while attempting to transit through the

January 26, 2021
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Crews Prepare for Next Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal
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Crews Prepare for Next Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Crews are getting ready to perform the latest cut in the Golden Ray wreck removal as the massive salvage operation continues more than a year after the car

January 25, 2021
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Costa Smeralda Loses Lifeboat in Docking Mishap – VIDEO
Cruise Ships

Costa Smeralda Loses Lifeboat in Docking Mishap – VIDEO

One thing about the COVID cruising suspensions is we don’t get as many cruise ships crashing into things. With that in mind, Costa Cruises’

January 22, 2021
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Maersk Essen Re-Routes to Mexico After Losing 750 Containers Overboard
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Maersk Essen Re-Routes to Mexico After Losing 750 Containers Overboard

The Maersk Essen has been re-routed to Mexico after the ship lost approximately 750 containers overboard during its voyage from China to the U.S. West Coast

January 22, 2021
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Carriers Face Pressure for Load Restrictions After Latest Container Loss in Pacific
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Carriers Face Pressure for Load Restrictions After Latest Container Loss in Pacific

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – There are calls for an urgent review of container lashing practices and stack height restrictions after

January 21, 2021
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
MSC Says It Will Pony Up to Avoid General Average in Maersk Elba Fire
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MSC Says It Will Pony Up to Avoid General Average in Maersk Elba Fire

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is taking the unusual step of covering costs related to the fire on board the Maersk Elba in order to avoid General Average.

January 20, 2021
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Los Angeles-Bound Maersk Essen Loses Some 750 Containers Overboard
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Los Angeles-Bound Maersk Essen Loses Some 750 Containers Overboard

A Maersk operated containership en route to Los Angeles, California has reportedly lost some 750 containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean. The incident

January 20, 2021
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
KNM Helge Ingstad sinking
Accidents

Norway to Scrap Wrecked Frigate Helge Ingstad

The wrecked Norwegian frigate Helge Ingstad will be scrapped in Norway now more than two years after its collision with a tanker outside the Sture Terminal.

January 19, 2021
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MOL Rejects ‘Seriously Flawed’ Forbes Report on Wakashio Grounding
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MOL Rejects ‘Seriously Flawed’ Forbes Report on Wakashio Grounding

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has responded to a recent Forbes article about the Wakashio grounding that the Japanese shipping line says is misleading and

January 19, 2021
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