Accidents & Emergencies

Court Allows Dali Crew Change; Crew to Finally Return Home

After being confined on a ship amidst a media frenzy for months, the crew of the Dali container ship have finally been permitted to return home.

A container ship crashing into a suspension bridge in Baltimore

Bulk Carrier & Cruise Ship Rescue Migrants Off Canary Islands

A bulk carrier and a cruise ship jointly rescued more than 60 migrants who were stranded at sea between Cape Verde and Tenerife.

A cruise ship rescuing migrants from a small boat

Armed Robbers Board Bulk Carrier Off Indonesian Coast

A group of armed robbers boarded a Panama-flagged ship over a week ago and restrained two of the crew members on board.

A bulk carrier at sunset as seen from the bridge

Bangladesh Sees Increase in Piracy Incidents Warns ReCAAP

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued a warning about a rise in piracy incidents in Bangladesh, an emerging Asian export powerhouse.

A boat carrying modern day pirates

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done

Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.

Port of Antwerp-Bruge at dusk

Four Days On & Singapore Still Battling to Contain Oil Spill

Singapore continues to face challenges in addressing an oil spill that is spreading in the city-state's waters, despite efforts to contain it.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore at dusk

Houthis Claim Responsibility for US Vessel Attacks

June 16th, Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on two civilian ships and an American Destroyer in the Red and Arabian Seas.

A container ship being attacked by a drone

Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach

Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.

The Svalbard coastline

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision

According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.

Siloso Beach, Singapore

MSC Vessel Hit with Arrest Warrant After Speeding Incident

The US Court issue arrest warrant for MSC Michigan VII following a lawsuit by a terminal operator claiming the vessel damaged a Charleston Pier.

The Cooper River Bridge at sunset

76 Passengers Rescued from Italian Ferry After Mayday Call

The Italian Media Agency reported that the Italian Coast Guard, police and fire brigade successfully rescued 76 passengers from the ferry Audace.

Mula di Muggia, Italy

Liberian Flagged Bulk Carrier Attacked in Red Sea

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported on June 12th that the bulk carrier Tutor was attacked twice while navigating the Red Sea.

A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier being attacked by a small white craft

Bridge Closes in Charleston, SC Due to Container Ship Malfunction

US Coast Guard announced traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was halted due to a control system malfunction on container ship MSC Michigan VII

Suspension bridge in Charleston

Houthis Attack Three Commercial Ships in Red and Arabian Seas

According to Reuters, Houthi forces recently attacked three commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea

Houthi drone attacking container ship

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill

Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.

Aerial view of an oil spill

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend

The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.

The collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge

28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship

Marport, Turkey; a container ship, the Medkon Rize, lost 28 cargo containers overboard after a mobile crane collapsed onto the vessel's main deck

A container terminal as seen from the air

Labadee, Haiti Removed from Celebrity Apex's Schedule

Via an official statement, Celebrity Cruises has decided to cancel Celebrity Apex's planned stops at Labadee, Haiti due to the political unrest.

The island of Labadee, Haiti

Weekend Sees Houthis Claim More Attacks on Multiple Vessels

Reuters have reported that the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier, a U.S. destroyer, and three other vessels.

Houthis attacking an oil tanker

Bulk Carrier Engine Room Explosion Kills Seven, Injures More

SNRT media reported an explosion and fire in the engine room of the Toro Rosso, resulting in the deaths of seven crew and injuries to others.

A bulk carrier with smoke coming out of the upper deck