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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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
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
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.
Baltimore Shipping Channel 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rescue of five fishermen who were stranded following a collision with an container ship.
John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports
The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures
Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.
Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.
Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges
Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges
25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico
On Saturday, May 25, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Radiance rescued 25 refugees stranded on a small boat near the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends
Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.
Tanker Operators Plead Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges
U.S. Department of Justice states two operators of the tanker PS Dream have pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.
Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing
A prominent vessel of the Blue Schooner Company, an early advocate for sail-powered cargo shipping, has capsized and sunk south of the Bahamas.
Dali Container Ship Finally Returns to Port of Baltimore
Dali, the containership responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, returned to the port of Baltimore on Monday.