Cargo Ship Still Stranded After Port of Alexandria Grounding
Maritime claims expert WK Webster says the Lady Zehra, a general cargo ship, was grounded during docking maneuvers on March 18 at the Port of Alexandria.
Accidents & Emergencies
Baltimore Collision Ship Confirmed as Chartered by Maersk
The owners of the Singaporean-flagged container vessel involved in the collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier have issued a statement.
Baltimore Bridge Collision: What Happened Exactly?
The cause of the incident remains uncertain, yet BBC Verify has been examining footage of the crash alongside voyage records of the Dali via MarineTraffic
Authorities Make Statements After Baltimore Bridge Incident
Pete Buttigieg, the United States Secretary of Transportation, has announced his commitment to support local officials in the wake of the incident.
Update: Baltimore Bridge Collapse After Boxship Collision
The Baltimore City Fire Department, which is on the scene, reports that approximately 20 individuals and multiple vehicles were plunged into the river.
Container Ship Hits Bridge in Baltimore: Casualties Feared
Unfolding in Baltimore: bridge collapse occurred last night following a collision with the Dali containership, which has a capacity of 9,962 TEU.
Engine Room Explosion Claims Lives of Two Crew Members
On Friday, March 22, an accident aboard the Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship resulted in the deaths of two crew members.
Chinese Tanker is Target of Houthi Missile Attack
Dispelling speculation that Chinese vessels would be allowed safe transit through the Red Sea, a Houthi missile attack targeted a Chinese tanker on Saturday.
Funnel Fire on Carnival Cruise Line Vessel Off Bahamas
On March 23rd, during a voyage through the Bahamas, a fire broke out at the funnel of Carnival Freedom, a ship belonging to Carnival Cruise Line.
Russian Ferry Collides with Ice Flows Off Sakhalin
A ferry operating off the coast of Sakhalin, Russia, encountered difficulties after being damaged by ice floes, leaving 60 individuals stranded.
China, Russia Allegedly Given Safe Red Passage by Houthis
According to Bloomberg, Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships navigating through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Armed Guards Exchange Fire in Pirate Attack on Tanker
On Thursday, Ambrey, a UK-based security company, disclosed an assault on a commercial ship positioned 109 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen
Pier Damaged in Keelung Port After COSCO Boxship Collision
A container ship operated by COSCO Shipping Lines collided with a pier at Keelung port in Taiwan, causing structural damage during its docking.
Five Dead, One Missing After Fire on Perenco Platform
Five workers have died and one is still missing after an incident on Perenco’s Becuna platform off the coast of Gabon.
Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen
March 20th, Gwadar Port in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen in an assault. The “Balochistan Liberation Army,” a separatist group, has claimed the attack.
Contact Made with Owner of Hijacked Bulker by Pirates
Pirates from Somalia who seized the Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier Abdullah last week initiate communication with SR Shipping, the ship's owner
Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision
A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.
No Pollution, Injuries from Turkish Pier Crash Say Yang Ming
After the YM Witness incident which resulted in the collapse of cranes at the Port of Evyap, Yang Ming has reported no injuries or environmental harm.
South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast
A chemical tanker flying the S. Korean flag has overturned near the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan with efforts to save crew in progress.
Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia
Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.