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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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.
Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines
On July 25, around 1:10 AM local time, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the capsizing of the oil product tanker Terra Nova.
Severe Flooding Incident on Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia
July 22, Falkland Island Government reported severe flooding incident on the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, which had 27 crew members on board.
Seaways Sabine Rescues 31 from Life Raft in Mediterranean
The USS Bulkeley Warship 84 reaches out to crude oil tanker Seaways .Sabine for assistance in rescuing 20 people spotted in a life raft
German-Run Cargo Ship Detained in Ceuta for Bunker Spill
A general cargo ship operated by Germany’s NautiCore Shipping has been detained in Ceuta, on the North African coast, due to a bunker spill.
Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
Following a fire outbreak, all 19 crew members aboard the Britania U floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel were successfully rescued.
Dramatic Turn of Events in Tanker Collision Off Singapore
Friday's tanker collision off the coast of Singapore took an unexpected turn over the weekend when one of the vessels attempted to flee the scene
Fire Erupts on Maersk Container Ship Off Goan Coast
Huge fire breaks out on container ship Maersk Frankfurt, located about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa, while en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Israel Attack Hudaydah After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
On July 20th, Israel launched an attack on the port of Hudaydah which is situated on Yemen's west coast along the Red Sea.
Tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I on Fire Off Singapore Coast
This morning two tankers, Hafnia Nile and Ceres I, caught fire off the coast of Singapore. AIS data indicates a collision in the Singapore Strait
Bulk Carrier Grounded in Cape Fear River, North Carolina
A marine claim management company reported that the bulk carrier Yangze 6 ran aground on July 16 while navigating through the Cape Fear River, NC
Armed Incident Aboard Bulk Carrier Reported by ReCAAP
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia reports an armed incident on bulk carrier Wadi Feran.