Accidents & Emergencies

Passenger Boat & Tanker Collision; Death & Injuries Reported

July 13, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi report collision between commercial tanker and small passenger boat near Port Aransas, Texas.

A US Coast Guard helicopter landed beside a lighthouse

Missing Container Ship Captain Searched for Off Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard has initiated a search and rescue for the missing captain of a containership in the waters near Lubang Island.

A search and rescue mission taking place in the Philippines

Japanese Ferry Runs Aground in Hokkaido Harbor

A ferry, the Silver Breeze, with 140 passengers and crew members on board, ran aground in the West Harbor of Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

A ferry running aground in a harbor in Hokkaido

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa

The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship, Ultra Galaxy, was abandoned by its 18-member crew on Monday after experiencing severe listing.

A cargo ship that has run aground and listing

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa

South African Maritime Safety Authority reported the rescue of crew from a lifeboat after they evacuated their listing cargo ship in the Atlantic

A severely listing bulk carrier

Maersk Container Ship Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea

July 9, the British maritime security agency, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report of an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea.

A Maersk container ship at sea

Passengers Rescued After Ferry Fire Off Balearic Islands

On July 8, the Spanish rescue agency Salvamento Maritimo successfully evacuated passengers from a burning ferry off the Balearic Islands.

A passenger ferry on fire in the Balearic Islands

Investigation Into Cayman Brac Oil Tanker Grounding Starts

July 6, an oil tanker ran aground near Cayman Brac. The mishap occurred as the tanker was nearing the Cayman Islands to deliver its cargo of fuel

The Cayman Islands at dusk

Cargo Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Docked in German Port

On July 2, a fire broke out in one of the cargo holds of the bulk carrier Captain Ravi while it was docked at the Port of Brake in Germany.

A bulk carrier with smoke coming out of its hold while in dock

Seafarer Dies Onboard General Cargo Ship Docked in Tees, UK

A tragic discovery was made aboard a cargo ship when a seafarer was found dead. The incident came to light while the ship was docked at Tees Port

Teesport in the UK

Holland America, Princess Resorts Impacted by Alaska Wildfire

A wildfire in Alaska has disrupted operations at resorts including Holland America’s McKinley Chalets and the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Denali National Park in Alaska

Disaster Avoided in Another Baltimore Power Loss Incident

Another cargo vessel experienced a power failure while departing from the Port of Baltimore, but fortunately this one did not result in disaster.

Cargo ships sailing past the Francis Scott Key bridge

'Missing' Crew Member Found Onboard After Two Day Search

June 25th, bulk carrier, the Daiwan Glory, sent out a distress signal via the Japanese Coast Guard stating that a crew member had gone overboard.

Crew on a bulk carrier searching for a missing crew member

Further Caribbean Itineraries Affected by Hurricane Beryl

After moving past Jamaica on Wednesday the 3rd of July, Hurricane Beryl continues to disrupt cruise ship schedules in the Caribbean.

A lighthouse in the Bahamas surrounded by rough seas

Caribbean Itinerary Changes as Hurricane Beryl Escalates

As Hurricane Beryl intensifies to a category five storm, several cruise lines have announced changes to their Caribbean itineraries.

A hurricane at sea

Maersk Warns of Continuing Disruptions to Red Sea Routes

The coming months are expected to be difficult for carriers and businesses due to ongoing disruptions in container shipping through the Red Sea.

An image depicting the Red Sea and its associated shipping disruptions

Twelve 'Suspicious' Boats Surround Bulk Carrier Off Yemen

On June 30, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a dozen suspicious small boats surrounded a vessel in the Red Sea.

The Summer Lady surrounded by small boats

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Red Sea Attack on Bulker

On June 27, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Red Sea.

Houthis attacking a bulk carrier

Bulk Carrier Sinks in Java Sea After Onboard Fire

Indonesian maritime authorities have announced that the bulk carrier MV Noah Satu has sunk in the Java Sea after a fire broke out onboard.

A bulk carrier on fire with smoke coming from its hold

ITF Calls for Action to Ensure Seafarer Protection from Houthis

The International Transport Workers’ Federation and seafarers’ union urged the global community to take action to ensure the safety of seafarers.

Houthis attacking a container ship