German Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Scotland's Isle of Skye
A German-flagged cargo vessel ran aground on October 7 while navigating a narrow strait that separates the Isle of Skye from the Scottish mainland
Accidents & Emergencies
Two Vessels Attacked by Russian Missiles in Odessa Region
Two ships in Ukraine's Odessa region were hit by Russian missile strikes on October 6 and 7, resulting in a fatality, injuries and damage.
Tragic Fire Aboard Bangladesh Oil Tanker Claims One Life
Another tragic accident has occurred in Bangladesh, involving a fire aboard a crude oil tanker owned by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation.
Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa
On October 6, a merchant vessel docked at Yuzhny Port in the Odessa region was struck by a Russian ballistic missile, infrared footage showed.
Bulk Carriers Collide in Bosphorus, Major Incident Averted
October 3rd, an accident occurred when two bulk carriers collided while navigating near the Pasalimani area along the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey
CMA CGM Container Ship Collides with Dock in Barranquilla Port
On October 3, the CMA CGM Balboa, a container ship, collided with a dock at Barranquilla Port, Colombia, following a reported mechanical failure.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship in Avonmouth Brought Under Control
A fire broke out on a Portugal-flagged general cargo vessel, the RIJN Confidence, which was transporting scrap metal, on October 2nd.
Taiwan Coast Guard Rescues Crew from Stranded Bulk Carrier
Nineteen crew members aboard a bulk carrier were saved by the Taiwan Coast Guard after their ship began taking on water near Taiwan's coast.
Huge Strike of 45,000 Dockworkers Hits US East Coast Ports
At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.
Explosion on Oil Tanker at Chittagong Port Claims Three Lives
A deadly accident occurred following an explosion aboard the crude oil tanker Banglar Jyoti at Chittagong Port’s Eastern Refinery.
Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia
A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.
Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs
A container vessel, the ONE Hammersmith, encountered engine issues on the afternoon of September 27 while en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.
Disinfection Used by Norwegian Effective Against Monkeypox
EcoloxTech has revealed that its environmentally-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems are effective against the monkeypox virus
UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia
The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.
Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings
Captain, Second Officer of Cameroon-flagged cargo ship accused of unlawful border crossings into Ukraine and transporting goods to and from Crimea
Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Ariburnu in the Black Sea
A fire has broken out on a Turkish-flagged Ro-Ro ship, the Ariburnu, while it was en route from Kumkapi to Zonguldak in the Black Sea.
Three Containers Salvaged After Collision at Nansha Port
September 21, three containers were knocked off the FESCO boxship, Vladivostok, during a collision at Nansha Port. All containers were recovered.
Container Ship Sky Light Collides with Two Vessels in Romania
On September 19, the 9,616-gross-ton container ship Sky Light collided with two moored vessels at Constanta Port in Romania.
Cargo Ship Runs Aground Avoiding Collision in Indonesia
he grounding occurred as the ship attempted to steer clear of a fishing vessel. All 20 crew members on board were confirmed to be safe.
Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam
On September 19, a bulk carrier, Transformer Ol, collided with a fishing vessel about 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam.