Accidents & Emergencies

17 Jul 2024

Trinidad & Tobago Police Investigate Death on BBC Singapore

Trinidad and Tobago police are investigating the death of a cook aboard the container ship BBC Singapore while it was docked at Port-of-Spain.

Trinidad & Tobago Police Investigate Death on BBC Singapore
17 Jul 2024

Cargo Vessel Volgo-Balt 213 Runs Aground in Mudanya, Turkey

On Sunday July 14th, the general cargo vessel, the Volgo-Balt 213, ran aground in Mudanya, a coastal town in Bursa, Turkey.

Cargo Vessel Volgo-Balt 213 Runs Aground in Mudanya, Turkey
17 Jul 2024

Oman Reports Capsizing of Product Tanker Prestige Falcon

Oman's Maritime Security Centre announced that the product tanker Prestige Falcon had capsized 25 nautical miles southwest of Ras Madrakah, Oman.

Oman Reports Capsizing of Product Tanker Prestige Falcon
16 Jul 2024

Three Separate Red Sea Attacks Claimed by Houthis

On Monday, July 15th, Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting three vessels: the Bentley I, the Olvia and the Chios Lion.

Three Separate Red Sea Attacks Claimed by Houthis
15 Jul 2024

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.

Passenger Boat & Tanker Collision; Death & Injuries Reported
15 Jul 2024

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.

Missing Container Ship Captain Searched for Off Philippines
12 Jul 2024

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.

Japanese Ferry Runs Aground in Hokkaido Harbor
11 Jul 2024

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.

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa
10 Jul 2024

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

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa
10 Jul 2024

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.

Maersk Container Ship Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea
9 Jul 2024

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.

Passengers Rescued After Ferry Fire Off Balearic Islands
9 Jul 2024

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

Investigation Into Cayman Brac Oil Tanker Grounding Starts
5 Jul 2024

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.

Cargo Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Docked in German Port
5 Jul 2024

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

Seafarer Dies Onboard General Cargo Ship Docked in Tees, UK
4 Jul 2024

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.

Holland America, Princess Resorts Impacted by Alaska Wildfire