Accidents & Emergencies

Australian Sailor Rescued After Sailboat Springs a Leak

A 66-year-old Australian man was rescued on December 2 after his sailboat began taking on water and sinking off the coast of Grande Terre.

A rescue boat dispatched from a cargo ship to rescue a sailor

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea

On December 1st, Houthi rebels targeted several vessels traversing the Red Sea, focusing their assault on US supply ships.

Houthis approaching a bulk carrier

Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast

A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.

a container ship on fire

Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast

A leading global marine claims company has disclosed that the bulk carrier Anglo Marie Louise experienced an explosion in its cargo hold on November 27.

A bulk carrier with smoke coming out of its hold

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

An oil spill on a beach

Engine Room Fire Disrupts Operations at Ningbo Port

On November 24, a fire broke out in the engine room of the container vessel GSL CHLOE as it was preparing to dock at Ningbo Port.

Ships in Ningbo harbor

16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea

Egyptian authorities report that 16 people are missing and 28 have been rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat in the Red Sea.

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute

Sweden is pressing for the Yi Peng 3 to move into its territorial waters as a standoff unfolds over a recent undersea cable disruption.

Silhouette of a bulk carrier at sunset

United Kingdom Sanctions 30 Vessels in Russian Shadow Fleet

November 25, UK government announces sanctions on 30 vessels in the Russian shadow fleet, accusing them of illegal oil transportation operations.

Russian flag and padlock

Bulk Carrier Tim. S. Dool Grounds in St. Lawrence River

Bulk carrier Tim. S. Dool ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, Ontario, on November 23. Recovery efforts are underway, according to authorities

A bulk carrier run aground

Bulk Carrier Kiran America Disabled Near Bosphorus Coast

The bulk carrier Kiran America became disabled on November 23 off the coast near Kanlica, Turkey, close to the Bosphorus Strait.

A bulk carrier run aground on the coastline

Netherlands to Use Private Firms to Safeguard North Sea Assets

The Netherlands announces plans to hire private security personnel & equipment to protect offshore infrastructure in its section of the North Sea

An offshore windfarm at sunset

Warning Issued on Cashew Shell Fuel Due to Engine Room Issues

Shipowners have been cautioned against using fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid, a niche alternative fuel linked to problems in engine rooms

cashew nuts

Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained

November 18, fire broke out on cruise vessel Orient Princess in Tianjin. Authorities confirmed blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

A cruise ship on fire in Tianjin Port, China

Vessel Nazan Blocks Bosphorus After Rudder Failure

A 4,607 dwt vessel, Nazan, en route from Novorossiysk, experienced a rudder failure while navigating the Bosphorus Strait on November 17.

A vessel sailing in The Bosporus

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen

A ship transiting the Red Sea, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Al Mukha encountered missile splashes hitting the water nearby.

A missile explosion near a container ship

Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran

The Disney Treasure cruise ship rescued four individuals, all a part of a family, from a sinking catamaran off Bermuda’s coast on Sunday.

A Disney cruise ship as seen from the shore

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts

Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.

The city of Valencia, Spain

Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill

Four crew members from a Dutch-flagged ship face charges following a significant oil spill that took place in Singapore earlier this year.

aerial view of an oil spill in water

Coast Guard Evacuates Seaman with Stroke Symptoms from Tanker

A 39-year-old male crew member showing signs of a stroke was evacuated from the oil tanker Polaris Voyager around midday on November 5th.

Drones view of a tanker at sea