Accidents & Emergencies

Bodies of All Fishing Trawler Crew Recovered After Collision

The crew of a Chinese fishing trawler, consisting of eight individuals, tragically lost their lives following a collision with a container ship.

A fishing trawler at sea

US Forces Shoot Down Missile Allegedly Fired at Maersk Vessel

US forces intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile (ABSM) launched by Houthi rebels, aimed at a Maersk vessel in the Gulf of Aden

Maersk container ship at sea

Suspension of Port-au-Prince Calls by Evergreen

Amid increasing security issues and a surge in street violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Evergreen has announced a halt to all its visits to the port.

Port of Port-au-Prince in Haiti

Another Container Ship Runs into Propulsion Issues in US

In the US, another container ship encountered a loss of control as it neared the Verrazano Bridge in New York City.

The Verrazano bridge, NYC, at sunset

Fishing Boat & Container Ship Collide Off Hainan, 8 Missing

Following a collision with the Panamanian containership off Hainan Province in South China, up to eight individuals have been reported missing.

Sanya on Hainan Island, South China

Liberty of the Seas Incident; Passenger Overboard

In the early hours of April 4th, around 4am, an incident occurred on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas involving a young man going overboard.

The cruise ship, the Liberty of the Seas

Cargo Ship & Cruise Ship Collide at Port of Cape Town

A collision occurred in the Port of Cape Town involving the cruise ship Ambience and the container ship Grey Fox during docking procedures.

Aerial view of Cape Town and the port

Container Line Stabilizes, Red Sea Rerouting the New Norm

Sea-Intelligence observed an uptick in the global punctuality of container shipping lines in February, noting a 1.7% point increase from January.

A Hapag-Lloyd container ship in port

Containers Removed from M/V Dali in Baltimore

On Sunday, the Unified Command initiated the removal of containers from the M/V Dali at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.

shipping oontainers

Unlicensed Mozambique Ferry Capsizes Killing at Least 94

A tragic incident off the northern coast of Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including children, with 26 individuals still missing.

The flag of Mozambique

Houthis Allege Indian Ocean Attack Over Weekend

Over the weekend, Houthis announced an expansion of their military operations, according to a televised statement.

AI generated image of missiles attacking a commercial vessel

Fire on Pemex Platform Results in Fatality & Injuries

A fire occurred on the Akal-B oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the death of at least one with injuries to several others.

AI generated image of an oil rig on fire

Hazard Level D Cargo Ships Changes Course After Taiwan Quake

The significant earthquake that rocked the east coast of Taiwan at 8am local time on Wednesday caused noticeable disruptions in marine operations

A cracked and broken carpark on a cliff's edge following an earthquake

Mexico: Fire Erupts on Crane, Topples Onto Bulk Carrier

A fire broke out on a mobile crane at the Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana terminal, leading to the crane collapsing onto a bulk carrier.

AI generated image of a crane on fire in a port

Poor Weather Hampering Baltimore Bridge Salvage Operations

The challenging weather conditions that have hampered salvage efforts at Baltimore port are expected to improve, facilitating recovery operations

AI generated image of a container ship crashing into Baltimore bridge

Berths Damaged at Hualien Port, Taiwan After Quake

The quake caused significant damage to Hualien port, affecting several docks particularly those designated for sand and bulk cargo unloading.

Fallen trees and power lines in the wake of an earthquake

Shipping Company & Master Fined For Pilot Ladder Accident

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority takes legal action against captain and owners following an accident that resulted in injury to a pilot.

AI generated image of a broken pilot ladder on a cargo ship

Maersk Plans Alternative Services Due to Baltimore Incident

Maersk Line has announced its readiness to reroute services from eastern Canada to the southern Atlantic Ocean and the US Gulf.

A Maersk containership in port

Gunfire in Red Sea Signals End of a Week of Relative Calm

After a brief period of eight days without any incidents, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report incident in the southern Red Sea.

machine gun lying on black cloth

Port of Baltimore Marine Traffic Suspended Until Further Notice

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights long-term effects on supply chains due to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore.

Baltimore as seen from the water