Accidents & Emergencies

Shipping Company & Master Fined For Pilot Ladder Accident

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority takes legal action against captain and owners following an accident that resulted in injury to a pilot.

AI generated image of a broken pilot ladder on a cargo ship

Maersk Plans Alternative Services Due to Baltimore Incident

Maersk Line has announced its readiness to reroute services from eastern Canada to the southern Atlantic Ocean and the US Gulf.

A Maersk containership in port

Gunfire in Red Sea Signals End of a Week of Relative Calm

After a brief period of eight days without any incidents, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report incident in the southern Red Sea.

machine gun lying on black cloth

Port of Baltimore Marine Traffic Suspended Until Further Notice

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights long-term effects on supply chains due to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore.

Baltimore as seen from the water

Hope Fades for Baltimore Bridge Crash Survivors

The US Coast Guard announced the end of rescue efforts after nightfall Tuesday for surviving victims of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.

AI generated image of the Francis Scott Key bridge after its collapse

Supply Chain Woe Could Be Caused by Baltimore Bridge Incident

Though Baltimore isn't among the top East Coast ports, it handles over one million containers annually, posing a risk of disrupting supply chains

an aerial view of a container terminal

Two Killed in Crane Collapse at Ulsan Container Pier

South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor announces partial halt to reinforcement operations at Jeong Il Ulsan Container Terminal following an incident

an aerial view of cranes in a container terminal

Loss of Propulsion to Blame for Baltimore Bridge Crash

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported that the incident occurred after the container ship Dail momentarily lost propulsion.

AI generated image of the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge

Maersk Baltimore Port Calls on Hold for Time Being

Maersk Line operations involving five services that utilize the Port of Baltimore will be disrupted due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

The Port of Baltimore

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.

The Port of Alexandria, Egypt

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.

Maersk shipping containers

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

Baltimore at night as seen from the water

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.

AI generated image of FBI agents standing near the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore

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.

AI generated image of a container ship hitting a bridge in Baltimore

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.

Baltimore Harbor at night

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.

A Holland America Line cruise ship at sea

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.

AI generated image of missiles attacking a tanker

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.

a large cruise ship as seen from the water

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.

Russian-flagged ferry colliding with ice flows

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.

AI generated image of a containership passing through the Suez Canal