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.


Friday, December 7, 2018
susie goodell rescue
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British Golden Globe Yachtswoman Rescued by Cargo Ship in South Pacific

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) – British solo round-the-world yachtswoman Susie Goodall was rescued by a cargo ship on Friday after her boat capsized and lost

December 7, 2018
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
KNM Helge Ingstad sinking
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Norway Releases Preliminary Report on Frigate Collision

The Accident Investigation Board of Norway (AIBN) released Thursday its preliminary report on its investigation into the November 8 collision involving the

November 29, 2018
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
NORWEGIAN_ESCAPE
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USCG Medevacs Two Norwegian Escape Crew Members with Burns Off North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced two crewmembers of the cruise ship Norwegian Escape who reportedly suffered second-degree burns in an engine room accident. The

November 28, 2018
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Durban Queen Sinking
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French Navy Rescues Crew of Sinking Tanker in Persian Gulf

The French Navy rescued 12 Indian seafarers from the Panama-flagged tanker Durban Queen after the vessel ran into trouble and was sinking in

November 21, 2018
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Monday, November 19, 2018
lift boat capsizes gulf of mexico
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15 Rescued from Listing Lift Boat in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard and good samaritan offshore supply vessel rescued 15 people from a listing lift boat near Grand Isle, Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico on

November 19, 2018
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Friday, November 16, 2018
centennial harmony ship
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Canadian Coast Guard Responds to Bulk Carrier in Distress Off Newfoundland and Labrador

The Canadian Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday following a report that it was taking on

November 16, 2018
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
U.S. Navy Salvage Team Completes Oil Removal from Former German Cruiser Prinz Eugen
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U.S. Navy Salvage Team Completes Oil Removal from Former German Cruiser Prinz Eugen

A U.S. Navy-led salvage team has successfully removed 229,000 gallons of oil from the sunken World War II vessel ex-Prinz Eugen located in the Kwajalein Atoll

November 14, 2018
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
fishermen rescued uk
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Caught on Video: HM Coastguard Rescues Fishermen from Capsized Vessel in English Channel

Four fisherman have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized in the English Channel approximately 14 nautical miles south of Eastbourne, England on

November 8, 2018
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Monday, October 29, 2018
attessa iv
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Megayacht Attessa IV Involved in Fatal Collision with Fishing Vessel Off Southern California

The 332-foot megayacht Attessa IV was involved in a collision with a 65-foot sport fishing vessel off the coast of Southern California near the U.S.-Mexico

October 29, 2018
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
Red Falcon Ferry Collision
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Isle of Wight Ferry Collides with Yacht and Runs Aground in Dense Fog

Update (Oct. 22) – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the collision between the passenger ro-ro

October 21, 2018
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
MAIB Says Lack of Communication to Blame for CMA CGM Centaurus Hitting Pier Wall in Jebel Ali
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MAIB Says Lack of Communication to Blame for CMA CGM Centaurus Hitting Pier Wall in Jebel Ali

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its report on the UK-registered CMA CGM Centaurus’ heavy contact with the pier and two shore

October 18, 2018
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 10 from Disabled Cargo Ship in Atlantic Ocean
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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 10 from Disabled Cargo Ship in Atlantic Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued 10 crew members who were stranded aboard a disabled cargo ship for almost 20 days in the middle of the Atlantic. The 10

October 11, 2018
Total Views: 437

Thursday, September 20, 2018
U.S. Navy Commences Oil Removal from Capsized German Cruiser ‘Prinz Eugen’ in Marshall Islands
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U.S. Navy Commences Oil Removal from Capsized German Cruiser ‘Prinz Eugen’ in Marshall Islands

The U.S. Navy, in partnership with the Army and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, have started the recovery of oil from the overturned World War II German

September 20, 2018
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
stern of the El Faro as seen from underwater ROV
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NTSB Video Details the Investigation of the Sinking of U.S. Cargo Vessel El Faro

The investigation into the sinking of American cargo ship El Faro was one of the most complicated maritime investigations ever undertaken by the National

September 18, 2018
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Monday, August 20, 2018
BD1 derrick barge removal
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Resolve Raises Sunken Derrick Barge DB1 from Gulf of Mexico, Setting New Salvage Lift Record in Americas

After several months of planning, engineering, and on-site preparations, Resolve Marine has successfully raised the sunken derrick barge DB1 from the U.S. Gulf

August 20, 2018
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
DUKW “Stretch Boat 7”
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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Duck Boat Sinking on Table Rock Lake

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released its preliminary investigation into the sinking of the Stretch Duck 7 on July 19, 2018 in Table

August 7, 2018
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Makassar Highway towed into port
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Damaged Car Carrier Makassar Highway Reaches Port in Sweden

The damaged car carrier Makassar Highway was been moored in Oskarshamn on Thursday after salvors completed its emergency tow from open waters of the Baltic

August 2, 2018
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Damage to Grounded Car Carrier Worse Than Thought; Complex Salvage Lies Ahead
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Damage to Grounded Car Carrier Worse Than Thought; Complex Salvage Lies Ahead

Extensive damage has been found on the hull of the vehicle carrier Makassar Highway off the coast of Sweden. An underwater inspection of vessel carried

July 26, 2018
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Priscilla cargo ship aground
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Salvors Re-Float M/V Priscilla from Scotland’s Pentland Skerries -Update

Update: The MV Priscilla was successfully re-floated Wednesday night at around 9 p.m., the Maritime Coastguard Agency said. Following an inspection, permission

July 25, 2018
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Monday, July 23, 2018
Salvage Plan Approved for Cargo Ship Aground on Pentland Skerries
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Salvage Plan Approved for Cargo Ship Aground on Pentland Skerries

Officials in the U.K. have approved the salvage plan for the cargo ship M/V Priscilla which remains hard aground on the Pentland Skerries off the coast of

July 23, 2018
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