Accidents & Emergencies

10 Sep 2024

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued

September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued
10 Sep 2024

Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill

Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.

Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill
9 Sep 2024

Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard

A 38-year-old man passed away on Sunday while being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care after an explosion at a Sitakunda shipbreakers

Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard
9 Sep 2024

Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port

Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.

Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port
9 Sep 2024

Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa

A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.

Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa
5 Sep 2024

Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs

The Dali, which struck and damaged the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore nearly six months ago, is preparing to leave its repair facility.

Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs
5 Sep 2024

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead

On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead
4 Sep 2024

MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather

The South African Maritime Safety Authority said 46 containers were lost overboard from the containership MSC Antonia due to severe weather.

MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather
3 Sep 2024

Seafarers Abandoned on Aging Tugboat After Owner Changes Flag

Four seafarers have been left stranded aboard the 60-year-old tugboat Wycliffe after the shipowner switched the vessel’s flag state to Vanuatu.

Seafarers Abandoned on Aging Tugboat After Owner Changes Flag
3 Sep 2024

Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles

On September 2nd, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a merchant vessel, a crude oil tanker.

Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles
2 Sep 2024

Shipspotter Claims Russian-Linked Ships Obscuring Identities

Ships linked to Russia have been engaging in crude attempts to obscure their identities, in direct violation of IMO regulations.

Shipspotter Claims Russian-Linked Ships Obscuring Identities
2 Sep 2024

Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO reported that a missile attack occurred on a vessel on August 31, approximately 130 nautical miles east of the Gulf of Aden, Yemen.

Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden
2 Sep 2024

Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo

The Namibian government has denied the ship MV Kathrin permission to dock at Walvis Bay Port, the nation’s largest commercial port.

Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo
30 Aug 2024

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel

In an incident early this morning, Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship sustained severe damage after being hit by the Maersk Shekou.

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel
29 Aug 2024

Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker

Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Houthis in Yemen have agreed to allow salvage teams access to the severely damaged Sounion.

Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker