Accidents & Emergencies

29 May 2024

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
28 May 2024

Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges

Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges

Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges
28 May 2024

25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico

On Saturday, May 25, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Radiance rescued 25 refugees stranded on a small boat near the Pacific coast of Mexico.

25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico
24 May 2024

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends
23 May 2024

Tanker Operators Please Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges

U.S. Department of Justice states two operators of the tanker PS Dream have pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.

Tanker Operators Please Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges
23 May 2024

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
23 May 2024

Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing

A prominent vessel of the Blue Schooner Company, an early advocate for sail-powered cargo shipping, has capsized and sunk south of the Bahamas.

Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing
21 May 2024

Dali Container Ship Finally Returns to Port of Baltimore

Dali, the containership responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, returned to the port of Baltimore on Monday.

Dali Container Ship Finally Returns to Port of Baltimore
20 May 2024

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported on May 18 a crude oil tanker, Wind, had been attacked 98 miles south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen
20 May 2024

Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde

A Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde early Friday, marking a escalation in pirate activity

Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde
20 May 2024

Helicopter Deployed After Cargo Vessel Hits Fishing Boat

On May 16th a cargo vessel, the Longdawn, was suspected of colliding with a fishing boat, causing it to capsize northwest of the Garo Peninsula.

Helicopter Deployed After Cargo Vessel Hits Fishing Boat
20 May 2024

Three Crew Members Die in Black Sea Vessel Collision

Three Syrian crew are presumed dead after their ship sank following a collision along the Ukrainian grain corridor near the Romanian border.

Three Crew Members Die in Black Sea Vessel Collision
20 May 2024

Dali Set to be Refloated Today & Moved to Baltimore Terminal

The refloat and transit of the stranded containership Dali from its current location to a terminal in Baltimore are scheduled for Monday morning.

Dali Set to be Refloated Today & Moved to Baltimore Terminal
20 May 2024

Two Dead & Five Missing in Suspected Danube Collision

The Hungarian Police have reported a incident on the Danube River in Budapest involving a collision between a passenger ship and a small boat.

Two Dead & Five Missing in Suspected Danube Collision
17 May 2024

Houthis Announce Further Attacks on Israeli-Bound Vessels

The leader of the Houthis has again suggested that his group’s area of attacks could extend to the Mediterranean, specifically Israel's ports.

Houthis Announce Further Attacks on Israeli-Bound Vessels