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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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.
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.
Singapore Civil Defence Force Captain Dies Fighting Ship Fire
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has reported the death of a firefighter, identified as the captain of SCDF, on Thursday, May 16th.
Ill Crew Member Evacuated from UK Ship by Indian Coast Guard
On Thursday, May 16, the Indian Coast Guard successfully evacuated a critically ill British mariner from the UK sealift ship Anvil Point.
Fire Breaks Out on Decommissioned Vessel at Port of Spain
On Tuesday, May 14, the Port of Spain reported a fire on a retired vessel, AV Aqua Marine, anchored off the Trinidad and Tobago port.
Oil Spilt After Fuel Barge Hits Bridge in Galveston, Texas
A barge owned by Martin Petroleum collided with a bridge pillar in Galveston causing an oil spill & closing the only road to a neighboring island
Dali Lost Electrical Power Several Times Before Bridge Crash
Federal investigators report the Dali experienced multiple power failures, including the day before its the Francis Scott Key Bridge collision.
Orcas Attack Sailing Boat, Oil Tanker to the Rescue
On Sunday, May 12th a sailing boat, the Alboran Cognac, sank near the Strait of Gibraltar after being rammed by a pod of orcas.
Inquiry into US Navy Ship Grounding: Captain at Fault
An investigation into a grounding incident involving a US Navy vessel has pinpointed negligence and a lack of situational awareness by the crew.
Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta
During a maritime security operation near Somalia, Operation Atalanta confirmed its naval forces had apprehended a group of suspected pirates.
Crew Member Falls Overboard During Cruise Ship Drill
May 10th, a crew member of the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Venezia went overboard while the ship was docked in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Sixth Baltimore Bridge Victim Identified by Authorities
Salvage teams under the Unified Command have found the sixth casualty in the aftermath of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.
P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht
The P&O Australia Cruise Line ship, Pacific Encounter, conducted a rescue operation on May 4, saving three sailors who were stranded at sea.
Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth
On May 8th the cargo ship Bremen was reported to have run aground at the Port of Silloth in Northern England at 12:10 AM local time.
MSC Ship First to Call at Baltimore Since Bridge Collapse
An MSC vessel recently became the first to dock at Baltimore Port's Seagirt Container Terminal since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Alleged Onboard Assault
A crew member on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore, ID'd as Ntando Sogoni from South Africa, was arrested by the FBI in Juneau on May 7.
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait
On Tuesday May 7th, the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Alexis ran aground near Hayadarpaşa while navigating the Istanbul Strait in Turkey.
Houthis Launch Attack on Two More MSC Vessels
Yesterday (Tuesday 7th May), two further container ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) were attacked by Houthi forces.
Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports
Floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in the deaths of at least 85 and disrupted transportation and industrial operations across the state.