Greek Tanker Disabled After Attack Off Yemen Coast
A tanker belonging to Delta Tankers has been attacked and left disabled approximately 77 nautical miles off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen.
Accidents & Emergencies
Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship EFES in Bay of Bengal
A marine and transport claim company reports a fire aboard cargo ship Efes. The incident occurred August 19 some 540 nautical miles off Chennai.
Superyacht Sinks Off Palermo Coast in Tornado, Some Missing
Superyacht Bayesian was caught in a tornado off the coast of Palermo in the early morning hours. Eyewitnesses report that it sank within minutes.
CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast
SAMSA has confirmed that a CMA CGM vessel has once again lost containers overboard while navigating the waters off South Africa’s east coast.
Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Yemen: Vessel and Crew Safe
August 8th, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported an attack on a crude oil tanker 45 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen.
Fire Aboard Oil Product Tanker Near Gili Tepekong Island
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 7, the Indonesian Ministry of Transport reported a fire aboard the oil product tanker Elisabet Satu.
Houthis Claim Attacks on Container Ship and U.S. Destroyers
August 7, Houthis alleged they had targeted the containership Contship Ono and two U.S. destroyers, the Colon and Laboon, in the Gulf of Aden.
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas rescued 77 refugees from a distressed sailboat in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Greece.
Armed Robbery Reported on Bulk Carrier in Strait of Malacca
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia report robbery on the bulk carrier Ultra Colonsay.
Major Drug Seizure at Botany Port by Australian Authorities
After a tip received through the US Homeland Security Investigation, the Australian Federal Police intercepted an illicit drug shipment.
Filipino Crew Members of MSC ARIES Released by Iran
The Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines has confirmed that all Filipino crew members aboard the MSC Aries have been released.
Explosion Incident Involving Container Ship Reported by UKMTO
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion at sea involving the containership Groton on August 3rd.
MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected
Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.
Container Ship Sky Challenge Anchored in Busan After Grounding
A container ship operated by CK Line, named Sky Challenge, remains anchored in Busan after running aground on July 28.
Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila
The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.
Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast
The Ultra Galaxy, a general cargo vessel, has broken into four after being stranded on its side on South Africa’s west coast since early July.
Vessel Sinks Near Barangay Cabcaben: Coast Guard Responds
The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the sinking of a vessel in the waters near Barangay Cabcaben, Bataan.
Indian Cargo Ship Falls Foul of Severe Weather, Runs Aground
July 25th, cargo ship JSW Raigad ran aground near Kolaba Fort. The Coast Guard received an call from the ship which had 14 crew members on board
General Average Declared on Fire-Damaged Maersk Frankfurt
A general average has been declared on the Maersk Frankfurt, a newly built 5,500 TEU container ship that caught fire a week ago.
General Cargo Vessel Sinks Amid Typhoon Gaemi; Nine Missing
Cargo vessel Fu Shun encountered severe weather caused by Typhoon Gaemi. The vessel issued a distress call reporting that they were sinking.