Firefighters Work to Control Fuel Spill from Sunken Vessel
Firefighters are working to manage a fuel spill caused by the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen near the coast of Greenland.
Accidents & Emergencies
Federal Agents Investigate Maersk Saltoro at Baltimore Port
On the morning of September 21, US federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro for an inspection while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore.
Crew Boat Collides with Wind Turbine at Hornsea 1 Wind Farm
An accident occurred on September 19th when the crew boat Wind of Hope collided with a wind turbine at Hornsea 1 Wind Farm off the coast of England.
Firefighters Battle Fuel Spill After Research Vessel Sinks
Firefighters are working to contain a fuel spill following the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen off Greenland's coast.
Explosion Aboard BBC Vermont Claims Life of Crew Member
A crew member has tragically lost their life following an explosion aboard a general cargo vessel named the BBC Vermont.
US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse
The US Department of Justice launches civil lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages from two Singaporean companies who own and operate the Dali
Oil Tanker ThaiLaemthong 8 Runs Aground Off Trat: Crew Safe
On September 17th, an oil tanker, the ThaiLaemthong 8, ran aground off the shores of Koh Kood, located in Thailand's Trat province.
Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos
A container ship, the Tokyo Bay, has deviated from its course and collided with a Ro-Ro ferry, the Dersa FB-30, at the Port of Santos, Brazil.
Vietnamese Ship Sinks Near Quang Nam, All Crew Rescued
The Vietnamese-flagged ship, An Binh Phat 68, sank in the South China Sea off the coast of Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
Legal Battles Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Take Years
Legal proceedings tied to the Dali are expected to stretch on for many years, with costs potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.
Crane Collapse at Yantian Port Causes Disruption
On September 16th, a ship-to-shore crane collapsed, falling onto a containership in a marine incident at Yantian Port, China.
Inland Freighter Strikes Willemsbrug Bridge, Drops Containers
On September 11th at approximately 8:45am local time, an inland motor freighter, Nijmegen Max, collided with the Willemsbrug Bridge in Rotterdam.
$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire
On September 9th, a settlement exceeding $16 million was reached in a lawsuit stemming from the fire aboard the Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville, USA
US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
September 10th, US announces sanctions on several vessels involved in transporting munitions from Iran to Russia, accusing Iran of supplying arms
Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa
TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued
September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.
Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill
Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.
Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard
A 38-year-old man passed away on Sunday while being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care after an explosion at a Sitakunda shipbreakers
Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port
Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.
Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.