Tugboat and Bulk Carrier Collide Off Sarangani Coast
A collision took place on March 25 involving the Philippine-flagged tugboat M/TUG Sadong 33 and the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Universe Kaisa.
Accidents & Emergencies
Tour Boat Capsizes Near Colombia with 38 Tourists Aboard
An excursion boat carrying 38 tourists capsized off the coast of Colombia near the Barú Peninsula, according to German and Colombian media.
Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather
March 22, Fugro Mercator, a research vessel registered under the Bahamas ran aground on the reef of the Enfola promontory near Portoferraio, Italy
MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea
The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.
Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs
On March 19, a smoldering fire broke out in the boiler room of the German-flagged vessel BGM Oswald Elbe 1 while it was undergoing renovations.
Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus
General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19
Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe
On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.
Fuel Spill at Keelung Port Affects Multiple Vessels
A fuel spill at Taiwan’s Keelung port on March 16 led to the release of approximately 100 liters of fuel, contaminating several vessels.
LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage
Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.
Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao
A collision between the tugboat Westport and the containership A. Idefix on March 14 in the Callao Sea resulted in the sinking of the tugboat.
Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe
A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.
MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast
The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.
Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident
The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.
Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision
Captain of containership Solong arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.
Reefer Vessel Rotsund Runs Aground Off Isle of Skye
On March 10 the reefer vessel Rotsund ran aground near the Isle of Skye, Scotland after its anchor dragged while en route from Haugesund to Kyle.
Russian Missile Strike on Odessa Port Kills Four Crew Members
March 11, a Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's Odessa port resulting in the deaths of four crew members aboard a bulk carrier.
Shipping Industry Monitors Red Sea After Aid Deadline Passes
The shipping industry is watching developments in the Red Sea today as Houthi rebels threaten to resume attacks on commercial vessels in the region
Armed Intruders Board Tanker in Philip Channel Near Indonesia
Panama-flagged tanker boarded by seven individuals while traveling through Philip Channel yesterday, about six nautical miles east of Indonesia.
North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo
Concerns are growing over fuel leakage after the North Sea collision and authorities are assessing the environmental impact of the incident.
Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK
A large-scale rescue operation is in progress in the North Sea after a product tanker and containership collided and caught fire off the UK coast