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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Cargo Ship Crew Evacuated After Potential Sea Mine Explosion Near Romanian Danube Port
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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
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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: 6688

Monday, March 1, 2021
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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: 2518

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: 10150

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: 3631

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Massive Explosion in Beirut Port Area Rocks Lebanon’s Capital
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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: 481

Monday, April 24, 2017
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Maritime 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: 296

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Two Killed in Tanker Explosion in Germany
Maritime 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: 31

Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Explosion on Bulk Carrier in Brazil – Video Captures Aftermath
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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: 152

Thursday, August 13, 2015
WATCH: Massive Explosions Rock China Port City of Tianjin – UPDATE
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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: 673

Thursday, December 11, 2014
Tanker Blast Kills Two Off Malaysia
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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: 65

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: 47

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A First-Hand Account of Tragedy and Heroism on Board the MSC Flaminia
Fire 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: 345

Saturday, September 29, 2012
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Fire 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: 19

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: 85

Monday, June 18, 2012
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Fire Incidents

High Power – Boiler Blasts Off Gibraltar

A tanker operated by Tokyo-based JX Shipping exploded on Friday off Rosia Bay, Gibraltar which echoed across the town.  This is the second explosion to hit

June 18, 2012
Total Views: 28

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Blast Rocks Luxury Yacht Off New Jersey Coast… Or Does It? [UPDATE]

Blast Rocks Luxury Yacht Off New Jersey Coast… Or Does It? [UPDATE]

UPDATE (13:00 pst, Tues): Listen to the unbelievable audio recording of the “Blind Date” hoax call. UPDATE (07:15 pst, Tues) The Coast Guard is now

June 12, 2012
Total Views: 19

Thursday, May 24, 2012
MSC Box Ship Cleared Following Explosion Near Puerto Rico
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MSC Box Ship Cleared Following Explosion Near Puerto Rico

The MSC containership idled since suffering an onboard explosion eleven days ago off the coast of Puerto Rico has been cleared to move on, the U.S. Coast Guard

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 19

Monday, May 14, 2012
Blast Cripples MSC Container Ship Off Puerto Rico
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Blast Cripples MSC Container Ship Off Puerto Rico

A sudden blast aboard an MSC containership off the coast of Puerto Rico forced crew to spring into action to stem the influx of water and stabilize the vessel,

May 14, 2012
Total Views: 19

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Incidents

Crewmember Missing After Explosion Rocks Tanker in Persian Gulf

(Dow Jones) Norwegian shipping company Stolt-Nielsen Ltd. (SNI.OS) said Thursday that its Stolt Tankers B.V. unit, operator and owner of MT Stolt Valor,

March 15, 2012
Total Views: 12
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