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Sunday, April 27, 2025
Explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas
Ports

Iran Still Battling Port Fire As Death Toll, Casualties Rise

By Arsalan Shahla Apr 27, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Iranian authorities on Sunday were still working to control fire and smoke unleashed by yesterday’s

April 27, 2025
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Iranian Red Crescent rescuers work following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas
Ports

Putin Orders Russian Emergency Planes To Iran After Blast At Port 

MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at

April 27, 2025
Total Views: 1428

Rescue operation underway at site of Iran port explosion.
Ports

Update: Death Toll From Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Rises To 40

DUBAI, April 27 (Reuters) – The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran’s biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more

April 27, 2025
Total Views: 1403

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas
Ports

Update: Suspected Chemical Blast At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Kills 14, Injures Hundreds

DUBAI, April 26 (Reuters) – DUBAI, April 26 (Reuters) – A huge blast probably caused by the explosion of chemical materials killed at least 14

April 26, 2025
Total Views: 1250

Monday, October 14, 2024
ship on fire at night after LPG explosion
Featured

LPG Tankers Explode, One Linked to Iranian Gas Smuggling

In a dramatic scene off the coast of Bangladesh, two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers erupted in flames during a cargo transshipment operation on Sunday.

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 7344

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Cargo Ship Crew Evacuated After Potential Sea Mine Explosion Near Romanian Danube Port
News

Cargo Ship Crew Evacuated After Potential Sea Mine Explosion Near Romanian Danube Port

BUCHAREST, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The crew of a Togo-flagged general cargo ship bound for one of Ukraine’s Danube river ports were evacuated

September 20, 2023
Total Views: 2371

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Three Injured in Engine Room Explosion on MSC Containership
Accidents

Three Injured in Engine Room Explosion on MSC Containership

Three crew members sustained injuries from an explosion in the engine room of an MSC containership in the western Mediterranean Sea off the coast of France on

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 6769

Monday, March 1, 2021
Helios-Ray-roro-explosion-GULF-SECURITY-SHIP
Maritime Security Incidents

Israel’s Netanyahu Blames Iran For Explosion on Israeli Ro-Ro Helios Ray

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, March 1 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran on Monday for an explosion aboard

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 2544

Sunday, February 28, 2021
RoRo Hit By Explosion Hobbles Into Dubai For Assessment
Maritime Security Incidents

RoRo Hit By Explosion Hobbles Into Dubai For Assessment

Reuters) – An Israeli-owned ship hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman strategic waterway has arrived at a port in Dubai, where is it is due to

February 28, 2021
Total Views: 10200

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
Total Views: 3696

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Photo of the massive explosion of ammonium nitrate in the port of Beirut
Interesting

Massive Explosion in Beirut Port Area Rocks Lebanon’s Capital

By Samia Nakhoul and Yara Abi Nader BEIRUT, Aug 4 (Reuters) – A huge explosion in a port warehouse district near the center of Beirut killed more than 25

August 4, 2020
Total Views: 540

Monday, April 24, 2017
bulk carrier tamar explosion
Shipping News

Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in North Atlantic; One Dead, Three Badly Burned

Update: Second Crewmember Dies, Emergency Response Continues A multi-national emergency response is underway following an explosion aboard the Marshall

April 24, 2017
Total Views: 404

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Two Killed in Tanker Explosion in Germany
Shipping News

Two Killed in Tanker Explosion in Germany

At least two people were killed in what has been described as a large explosion aboard an inland tanker berthed in Duisburg, Germany. Local media reports says

March 31, 2016
Total Views: 62

Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Explosion on Bulk Carrier in Brazil – Video Captures Aftermath
News

Explosion on Bulk Carrier in Brazil – Video Captures Aftermath

Authorities in Brazil are investigating an explosion that reportedly occurred in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier near the port of Paranaguá. The

December 29, 2015
Total Views: 249

Thursday, August 13, 2015
WATCH: Massive Explosions Rock China Port City of Tianjin – UPDATE
Interesting

WATCH: Massive Explosions Rock China Port City of Tianjin – UPDATE

  By Sui-Lee Wee and Adam Rose TIANJIN, China, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Two huge explosions tore through an industrial area where toxic chemicals and gas

August 13, 2015
Total Views: 724

Thursday, December 11, 2014
Tanker Blast Kills Two Off Malaysia
News

Tanker Blast Kills Two Off Malaysia

Two people were killed and two others injured in an explosion aboard a South Korean LPG tanker off

December 11, 2014
Total Views: 113

Monday, November 5, 2012
Five Killed in Gas Leak On Board LPG Carrier
Incidents

Five Killed in Gas Leak On Board LPG Carrier

Update: The Times of India has reported that the five sailors died of asphyxiation as a result of the gas leak. Original: Five crew members of an

November 5, 2012
Total Views: 85

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia
Incidents

A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia

On July 14, 2012, the MSC Flaminia was on a routine voyage from Charleston, USA to Bremerhaven, Germany, when a massive explosion crippled the ship. Of the 22

October 17, 2012
Total Views: 541

Saturday, September 29, 2012
sea moon
Incidents

Bulk Carrier Explodes off Bermuda, Filipino Sailor Suffers Full Body Burns

With a full cargo of coal destined for Karachi, Pakistan, the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sea Moon was about 140 miles southwest of Bermuda when an

September 29, 2012
Total Views: 63

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
MSC Flaminia Update: Blast Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured [UPDATED]

MSC Flaminia Update: Blast Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured [UPDATED]

Update (Tues. 7/24/12): Blaze Contained on MSC Flaminia Wednesday Update: Photos Reveal Damage to MSC Flaminia After Blast, Firefighting Efforts Underway

July 17, 2012
Total Views: 174