Fire Incidents


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A screenshot from aerial video posted online showing the fire on a barge towed by the tug Douglas J
Incidents

Coast Guard Responding to Large Barge Fire in Delaware Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard and multiple partner agencies are responding to a barge fire in Delaware Bay on Tuesday after a tug reported that the vessel it was

March 10, 2026
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
Screenshot from video taken by crewmembers of the MV Skylight after abandoning ship
Ship Fires

Oil Tanker Skylight Hit Off Oman Coast, Injuring Four Crew Members

A U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker was attacked off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members. The strike marks the first attack on Oman

March 1, 2026
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Singapore Anchorage
News

Engine Room Fire Claims Two Lives Aboard Bulk Carrier Off Chinese Coast

A fire in the engine room of the Singapore-registered bulk carrier MANDY has resulted in the deaths of two crew members and left a third hospitalized following

February 18, 2026
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Friday, November 28, 2025
ONE Henry Hudson returns to berth at the Port of Los Angeles
Accidents

Fire-Hit ONE Henry Hudson Returns to Berth for Complex Cargo Removal

The containership ONE Henry Hudson returned to its berth at Yusen Terminal late Wednesday night, marking the transition from active firefighting operations to

November 28, 2025
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Sunday, November 23, 2025
Los Angeles Fire Department fireboats are continuing firefighting operations to stop fire aboard cargo vessel One Henry Hudson off the Port of Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 2025
Accidents

Major Containership Fire at Port of Los Angeles

A major fire aboard the container ship ONE HENRY HUDSON at the Port of Los Angeles was brought under control after a coordinated multi-agency

November 23, 2025
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Friday, November 7, 2025
Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, next to cranes at the APM Terminals in the port of Algeciras, Spain January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Containership Anchored Off Charleston After Cargo Fire

The 4,258 TEU containership Laust Maersk is anchored outside the Port of Charleston following a cargo hold fire incident that occurred while en route from

November 7, 2025
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Friday, September 19, 2025
M/V Finnmaster at berth
Accidents

Critical Systems Failures Led to Finnmaster Engine Room Fire During UK Port Departure

A fire that broke out aboard the ro-ro cargo vessel Finnmaster during its departure from Hull, England resulted in significant damage to the auxiliary engine

September 19, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025
A tugboat pours water on the container ship Zim Kingston after it caught fire off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada October 25, 2021. Canadian Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Accidents

WSC Launches Global Cargo Safety Program to Combat Rising Containership Fires

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has launched an industry-first Cargo Safety Program aimed at preventing devastating ship fires caused by misdeclared dangerous

September 15, 2025
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Friday, September 12, 2025
Indian Coast Guard vessels fighting the fire on board the Wan Hai 503, June 10, 2025
Accidents

Fire-Damaged Wan Hai 503 Arrives at Jebel Ali Port After Three-Month Salvage Operation

The Singapore-flagged containership WAN HAI 503 has berthed at its Port of Refuge in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in a

September 12, 2025
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Monday, August 25, 2025
The Marie Maersk seen from a supply vessel on August 21, 2025
Incidents

Marie Maersk Resumes Voyage After Successful Fire Containment Off African Coast

The Maersk Triple-E class containership Marie Maersk has resumed its eastbound journey around the Cape of Good Hope following successful containment of a fire

August 25, 2025
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, next to cranes at the APM Terminals in the port of Algeciras, Spain January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Incidents

Fire Under Control but Not Extinguished on ‘Marie Maersk’ as Vessel Seeks Port of Refuge

The expert firefighting team that boarded the Marie Maersk on Tuesday has brought the fire under control, though it remains not fully extinguished, according

August 22, 2025
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Monday, August 18, 2025
maersk ship
Incidents

Fire Contained on Maersk Triple-E Vessel Off African Coast as Firefighting Efforts Intensify

Danish shipping company Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Monday that a fire that broke out onboard the vessel Marie Maersk off Liberia on Wednesday last week had

August 18, 2025
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Friday, August 15, 2025
maersk ship
Shipping

Update: Fire Reported on Maersk Triple-E Off West Africa

A fire broke out aboard the Marie Maersk off the coast of Liberia on Wednesday, with the crew still fighting to control the blaze a day later, according to

August 15, 2025
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Indian Navy tanker rescue
Accidents

Indian Navy Battles Engine Room Fire on Tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tabar has responded to a distress call from the Pulau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after

July 1, 2025
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Firefighting on the Wan Hai 503 containership
Accidents

Fire-Stricken Wan Hai 503 Continues to Drift Off Indian Coast as Salvage Efforts Intensify

The Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 remains adrift approximately 42 nautical miles off Beypore, Kerala, carrying 2,128 MT of fuel and

June 11, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Photo shows Indian Coast Guard vessels fighting the fire on board the Wan Hai 503, June 10, 2025
Accidents

Fire Continues to Rage on Singapore-Flagged Vessel Off India

A major fire continues to rage aboard the Singapore-registered containership Wan Hai 503 off the coast of India, with four crew members still missing and

June 10, 2025
Total Views: 2931

Monday, June 9, 2025
A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak, June 8, 2025.
Accidents

Salvage Tug Arrives as Car Carrier ‘Morning Midas’ Continues to Burn Off Alaska Coast

The Coast Guard continues to respond to a vessel fire aboard the car carrier Morning Midas, located approximately 220 miles south of Adak, Alaska, as the first

June 9, 2025
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Smoke and flames coming from the Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kochi, India
Accidents

4 Remain Missing After Explosions Rock Singapore-Flagged Containership Off India

Four people remain missing after a major fire on a Singapore-flagged containership off the southwest coast of India. Multiple explosions and fires erupted

June 9, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas
Accidents

Resolve Marine Mobilizes Salvage Team to Combat Fire on Car Carrier Off Alaska

Zodiac Maritime has appointed Resolve Marine to lead salvage operations for the vehicle carrier Morning Midas, which continues to burn approximately 300 miles

June 5, 2025
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Fremantle Highway boat fire
Accidents

Dutch Safety Board Exposes Major Gaps in North Sea Maritime Emergency Response

A critical investigation by the Dutch Safety Board has revealed significant vulnerabilities in the North Sea’s maritime emergency response system,

May 29, 2025
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