There was a fire on the general cargo ship LOA FORTUNE on September 10, 2021. At the time the vessel was berthed at Moerdijk, Netherlands. Reports indicate a cargo of plywood caught fire in the hold of the ship. It is unknown what caused the fire, or if any crew...
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Explosion on LPG Tanker FORTE DE SAO MARCOS
There was an explosion on the LPG tanker FORTE DE SAO MARCOS on September 9, 2021. At the time the vessel was at Porto de Aratu, Brazil. Reports indicate the explosion occurred in one of the vessel's cargo tanks during degassing. in It is unclear if any crew...
Fire on Container Ship MSC KATRINA
There was a fire on the container ship MSC KATRINA on September 9, 2021. At the time the vessel was off the coast of South Africa en route Durban. It is unclear if any crew members were injured in the fire. The vessel is operated by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. ...
Fire on Bulk Carrier AN CHANG
There was a fire on the bulk carrier AN CHANG while the vessel was in Rotterdam, Netherlands on September 8, 2021. According to reports, a fire broke out in the hold of the vessel while it was in port. The cargo is believed to be lithium batteries. It is unclear if...
Deadly Recreational Boating Accident on Lake Chance, Washington
A recreational vessel capsized in Franklin County, Washington on September 9, 2021. According to reports, a recreational boat capsized while on Lake Chance. The body of an 80 year old man who is believed to have been on the boat has been recovered by local...
Crew Member Killed by Broken Mooring Line
A crew member on the product tanker MELIGUNIS M died on September 7, 2021. According to reports, the crew member was killed when he was struck by a broken mooring line. At the time, the vessel was attempting to unmoor in Livorno, Italy. There have been a number of...
Crew Member Falls Overboard from Fishing Vessel Moon Glow in Gulf of Mexico
A crew member on the fishing ship Moon Glow fell overboard late on September 2, 2021. According to reports, the crew member was attempting to free fishing nets which had become entangled in the ship's propeller when he fell overboard. At the time, the ship was about...
Workers on Livestock Carrier FM SPIRIDON Inhale Poisonous Gas
Three workers inhaled poisonous gas while on board the livestock carrier FM SPIRIDON on September 3, 2021. According to reports, one worker was killed and two others lost consciousness but were able to be rescued. The gas is believed to have been created when the...
Offshore Supply Vessel Strikes Gas Platform
There was a collision between the offshore supply vessel AMPI and an offshore gas platform on September 1, 2021. According to reports, the ship struck the gas platform B phase 12, in the Pars Gas Field. It is unknown if any crew members were injured during the...
Explosion on Bulk Carrier ZILOS
There was an explosion on the bulk carrier ZILOS on August 31, 2021. At the time, the vessel was east of Montevideo, Uruguay. Early reports indicate the explosion occurred in the ship's engine room. It is unknown if any crew members were injured during the...

