| 03/26 |
USA |
Barge |
The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies responded to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay, USA. The barge was towed approximately 2 miles off Maurice River Cove, New Jersey, to remove the threat from the main ship channel. Multiple fire departments were on scene with fireboats fighting the fire. A report stated the barge was carrying scrap metal. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire went under investigation. |
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| 03/26 |
Guatemala |
Tanker |
Tanker Nice was discharging LPG when a leak was detected while the vessel was at Puerto Quetzal in Guatemela. A valve had broken during the operation, but safety teams quickly contained the leak in about 60 seconds. No injuries or significant environmental impacts were reported. |
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| 03/26 |
India |
Fishing vessel |
A fisherman was injured after fishing vessel Sea Princess caught fire and sank off the boast of Mumbai, India. Good Samaritan vessels rescued all seven crewmembers with one sustaining leg and hand injuries. |
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| 03/26 |
India |
Chemical Tanker |
Two fishermen were feared dead after fishing trawler St Joseph was struck by chemical tanker Solis off the Indian state of Kerala. The fishing vessel had been at anchor 120 nautical miles offshore and sank after being heavily damaged in the incident. Nine of its crew were brought aboard the tanker-two of them injured with non-life-threatening injuries. The Indian Coast Guard searched for two other missing crewmembers. |
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| 03/26 |
Japan |
Oil/chemical tanker |
Oil/chemical tanker Phoenix ran aground near Ogijima Island, Japan. The vessel had been carrying 2,500 tonnes of kerosene. Local maritime authorities assessed the situation and helped to refloat the vessel, which was towed to Takamatsu port. All crewmembers were reported safe and unharmed. |
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| 03/26 |
Spain |
Ro-Pax vessel |
A fire broke out on board Ro-Pax vessel Golden Bridge approximately 50 nautical miles off Palma de Mallorca Port, Spain. The blaze began in a refrigerated truck in the cargo hold. Authorities responded to the incident, but the crew extinguished the fire before they arrived. At least 15 on board suffered from smoke inhalation with two taken to hospital for treatment. |
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| 03/26 |
USA |
Fishing vessel |
The U.S. Coast Guard searched for a missing man in the water near Race Point in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It had received a report from two Good Samaritans of a capsized vessel, F/V Yankee Rose, which had two people on board. The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation and recovered a person from the water soon afterwards. The Coast Guard continued their search efforts for the second crewmember. |
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| 03/26 |
USA |
Fishing vessel |
The U.S. Coast Guard launched an investigation following the death of a crewmember aboard fishing vessel Aleutian Lady. The Coast Guard had received a report from fishing vessel Aleutian Lady that a crewmember fell overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. They were recovered unresponsive by the crew soon after and attempts to resuscitate them were unsuccessful. |
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| 03/26 |
Norway |
Oil/chemical tanker |
Oil/chemical tanker Oralynn ran aground off Langøya, Norway after losing engine power during a turning manoeuvre. The vessel had been carrying chemical fertiliser when it drifted into shallow waters. The Norwegian Coastal Administration coordinated the response and salvage operation, successfully refloating it the same day. |
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| 03/26 |
Brazil |
Cattle vssel |
A fire broke out on board livestock vessel North Star 1 while docked at the Port São Sebastião, Brazil. The vessel had been carrying 2,600 head of cattle, and the fire department reported the blaze had started in an upper compartment where hay and animal feed had been stored. At least five crewmembers and a firefighter required medical attention due to smoke inhalation. Authorities reported all the animals were safely disembarked from the vessel. |
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| 03/26 |
Sweden |
Swedish Coat Guard vessel & Ferry |
Swedish Coast Guard vessel KBV 202 collided with passenger ferry Eckerö as it was docked at the ferry berth in Grisslehamn, Sweden. All passengers and crew were reported safe and uninjured. The coast guard vessel then crashed into the quay sustaining a large hole in its bow above the waterline. |
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| 03/26 |
South Africa |
Tug |
The South African Maritime Safety Authority had to suspend its search for missing crewmembers of tug LEO which sank approximately 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay. The vessel had had uncontrollable water ingress and sent out a distress call before sinking. Its crew abandoned ship into four liferafts. Of its 18 crewmembers, 12 were rescued by Good Samaritan vessels, the body of another was recovered and five remained missing. |
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| 03/26 |
Finland |
Ro-pax Ferry |
A fire broke out on a Ro-Pax ferry Silja Serenade while sailing in the Baltic Sea between mainland Finland and the Åland Islands. The fire started in one of the vessel's cargo of container trucks that was carrying scrap metal. The ferry arrived at the Port of Mariehamn, but the smoke had become too heavy so specialist firefighters had to be airlifted to the port to help extinguish the blaze. |
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| 03/26 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong Marine Department vessel |
Six people were injured following an explosion on board a Hong Kong Marine Department vessel at a dockyard on Stonecutters Island. The vessel had been undergoing its annual inspection at the government-owned dockyard. Officials suspect that the explosion was triggered by a gas leak from a battery installed near the bow. |
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| 03/26 |
Turkey |
Two general cargo ships |
Two general cargo ships collided at Bartin Port, Turkey. Cargo vessel North Moon experienced engine failure during a docking manoeuvre leading to it to collide with anchored vessel Gold Lucky. No casualties or injuries were reported, but both ships sustained material damage. |
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| 02/26 |
Egypt |
Dive Boat |
Another dive boat from the same fleet caught fire in a little over a month as a blaze broke out on board Golden Dolphin II while it was docked for maintenance in Hurghada. Luckily, this incident also had no divers or guests on board. Emergency services brought the fire under control with the crew’s support. |
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| 02/26 |
South Korea |
Daehan Shipbuilding's Yeongam County |
One person died following an accident at Daehan Shipbuilding's Yeongam County facilities in South Korea. A one-ton hull block had suddenly fell onto the victim as it was being lifted by a crane. Daehan Shipbuilding had to temporarily cease operations at some of its Yeongam facilities while authorities investigated the incident. |
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| 02/26 |
Morroco |
General Cargo vessel |
General cargo vessel Dura Bulk sank off the coast of Laayoune. Morocco's transport ministry said the vessel had been carrying the cargo of clinker, an essential ingredient for cement production. It reported water ingress prompting a search-and-rescue operation. All crew members were successfully rescued with no injuries reported. |
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| 02/26 |
Norway |
Ro-pax Ferry |
Ro-Pax ferry Lote ran aground in the Tysfjorden, Skarberget, Norway. The vessel had grounded on a shoal as it approached its berth at Skaberget. The vessel’s own attempts to free itself it were unsuccessful, so authorities assisted the ferry to refloat it. No injuries were reported. |
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| 02/26 |
The North Sea |
General Cargo vessel |
General cargo vessel Nordborg experienced engine problems north of Borkum Island in the North Sea. Two tugs were dispatched to tow the vessel safely to the Port of Eemshaven. |
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| 02/26 |
Morocco |
Container ship |
Container ship Ionikos lost 85 containers overboard in heavy swell off Casablanca, Morocco. The ship had encountered relatively high waves and heavy swell caused it to roll significantly leading to the loss of the containers near the harbour approaches. The lost containers reportedly carried non-hazardous cargo, and authorities reported no significant pollution. |
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| 02/26 |
USA |
Sailing vessel |
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued a man aboard a disabled sailing vessel approximately 35 miles off Cape Canaveral. Aircraft crew located the disabled vessel, guided nearby container ship Polar Mexico to the scene and the ship’s crew brought the man aboard with no reported injuries. |
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| 02/26 |
Germany |
Inland Freighter |
Inland freighter Mon Desir developed leaks alongside in Andernach harbour, Germany. It was loaded with road salt when it began taking on water in its aft cargo hold during unloading operations. Emergency services responded to the incident with divers tasked with sealing the leak to prevent the vessel from sinking. Its crew pumped out the water-salt mixture and transferred it to containers. |
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| 02/26 |
USA |
Guided Missile Destroyer & Combat Support Ship |
The commanding officer of US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun was relieved of command due to a loss of confidence in their ability to command. The ship had been involved in a collision with fast combat support ship USNS Supply during a replenishment-at-sea. Two personnel suffered minor injuries. |
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| 02/26 |
India |
Private Chapter Boat |
One person died after a private charter boat capsized bear the mouth of the Ariankuppam River in India. Local police, coastal security personnel and nearby fishermen helped the boat’s occupants who had been thrown overboard. A woman was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. |
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| 02/26 |
Canada |
Bulk Carrier |
A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier docked and unloading cargo at the Port of Vancouver, Canada. The vessel had been carrying shredded metal, and its crew activated the ship’s onboard fire-suppression systems. Firefighters assisted the crew in bringing the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. |
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| 02/26 |
Japan |
Cargo Vessel |
Two people died and another 10 were injured after cargo vessel Shinsei Maru and recreational fishing vessel Kosei Maru collided off the coast of Toba, Japan. The collision split the fishing vessel in two, causing it to capsize. All 13 people, wearing lifejackets, were thrown into the water. Two passengers went into cardiac arrest and were later pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. Of the 11 others, one briefly went missing but was soon located by search and rescue, while the other 10 had sustained injuries of varying severity. The five crewmembers of the cargo vessel had no injuries reported. |
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| 02/26 |
Vietnam |
Two Boats |
Six people have died after their boat collided with another vessel in Lao Cai province in Vietnam. A search and rescue operation was launched after the vessel capsized. There were 17 survivors and six bodies were recovered. |
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| 02/26 |
Denmark |
Cargo Vessel |
Cargo vessel Baltic Wind hit a sandbank near the entrance to Roskilde Fjord in Isefjord, northern Sjælland. It grounded outside the designated shipping channel and authorities are working refloat the vessel. |
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| 02/26 |
Singapore |
Ro-Pax vessel |
A crewmember died after fire took place on board Ro-Pax vessel World Legacy while it was en route to Singapore. Its crew were able to control the fire, which was later extinguished by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. All passengers and some of the crew were evacuated once the vessel reached an anchorage just off HarbourFront Ferry Terminal. The ferry then proceeded to Singapore anchorage so a core crew could conduct safety checks, maintain essential vessel operations and assist with investigations. No other injuries were reported. |
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