There was a recreational boating accident in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 5, 2022. According to authorities, four men who were on a sinking vessel were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A motorist was able to see flares sent up by the men, and alerted the Coast...
The bulk carrier BANGLAR SAMRIDDHI was hit by a missile on March 2, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at Olvia Anchorage, Ukraine. Reports indicate the vessel was struck by a missile launched from a Russian Navy ship. One crew member was killed in the incident....
There was an incident on the bulk carrier Richard Oldendorff on February 25, 2022. At the time, the vessel was off the coast of Port Aransas, Texas. Reports indicate that a crew member on board the cargo vessel was suffering from a leg infection. The condition of...
The bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN was hit by a missile on February 25, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at anchorage at Yizhniy Port, Ukraine. Reports indicate that some crew members were injured as a result. The impact resulted in a fire breaking out on the vessel,...
There was a fire on the mobile offshore drilling unit PRIDE WISCONSIN while it was located onshore in Sabine Pass, Texas on February 24, 2022. The incident occurred on an out-of-service rig at Port City Partners Marine Yard. Early reports indicate the rig was in the...
There was a vessel collision between two offshore supply vessels in the early morning of February 23, 2022. The two boats involved were the Dominic S and the Marilyn M. Reports indicate there were concerns regarding fog in the area at the time of the collision. The...
There was a deadly incident involving the container ship BLUE OCEAN on February 21, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in Taichung Port, Taiwan. A pilot was attempting to board the vessel when he slipped and fell into the water below. Although he was recovered and...
Maritime piracy remains a significant threat to international shipping, affecting the safety of crews, vessels, and global trade routes. Pirate attacks on vessels can lead to loss of life, hostage situations, and substantial financial losses due to ransom payments,...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the March 17, 2021 fire that broke out in the engine room on board the towing vessel Miss Dorothy. At the time, the boat was on the Lower Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...
There was a fire on the cargo ship FELICITY ACE on February 16, 2022. At the time, the vessel had 22 crew members on board. The vessel was near the Azores Island at the time, en route from Germany to Davisville, Rhode Island. The fire is reported to have begun in...