Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.
Accidents & Emergencies
Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges
Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges
25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico
On Saturday, May 25, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Radiance rescued 25 refugees stranded on a small boat near the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends
Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.
Tanker Operators Plead Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges
U.S. Department of Justice states two operators of the tanker PS Dream have pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.
Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.
Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing
A prominent vessel of the Blue Schooner Company, an early advocate for sail-powered cargo shipping, has capsized and sunk south of the Bahamas.
Dali Container Ship Finally Returns to Port of Baltimore
Dali, the containership responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, returned to the port of Baltimore on Monday.
Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported on May 18 a crude oil tanker, Wind, had been attacked 98 miles south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde
A Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde early Friday, marking a escalation in pirate activity
Helicopter Deployed After Cargo Vessel Hits Fishing Boat
On May 16th a cargo vessel, the Longdawn, was suspected of colliding with a fishing boat, causing it to capsize northwest of the Garo Peninsula.
Three Crew Members Die in Black Sea Vessel Collision
Three Syrian crew are presumed dead after their ship sank following a collision along the Ukrainian grain corridor near the Romanian border.
Dali Set to be Refloated Today & Moved to Baltimore Terminal
The refloat and transit of the stranded containership Dali from its current location to a terminal in Baltimore are scheduled for Monday morning.
Two Dead & Five Missing in Suspected Danube Collision
The Hungarian Police have reported a incident on the Danube River in Budapest involving a collision between a passenger ship and a small boat.
Houthis Announce Further Attacks on Israeli-Bound Vessels
The leader of the Houthis has again suggested that his group’s area of attacks could extend to the Mediterranean, specifically Israel's ports.
Singapore Civil Defence Force Captain Dies Fighting Ship Fire
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has reported the death of a firefighter, identified as the captain of SCDF, on Thursday, May 16th.
Ill Crew Member Evacuated from UK Ship by Indian Coast Guard
On Thursday, May 16, the Indian Coast Guard successfully evacuated a critically ill British mariner from the UK sealift ship Anvil Point.
Fire Breaks Out on Decommissioned Vessel at Port of Spain
On Tuesday, May 14, the Port of Spain reported a fire on a retired vessel, AV Aqua Marine, anchored off the Trinidad and Tobago port.
Oil Spilt After Fuel Barge Hits Bridge in Galveston, Texas
A barge owned by Martin Petroleum collided with a bridge pillar in Galveston causing an oil spill & closing the only road to a neighboring island
Dali Lost Electrical Power Several Times Before Bridge Crash
Federal investigators report the Dali experienced multiple power failures, including the day before its the Francis Scott Key Bridge collision.