Accidents & Emergencies

Containers Removed from M/V Dali in Baltimore

On Sunday, the Unified Command initiated the removal of containers from the M/V Dali at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.

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Unlicensed Mozambique Ferry Capsizes Killing at Least 94

A tragic incident off the northern coast of Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including children, with 26 individuals still missing.

The flag of Mozambique

Houthis Allege Indian Ocean Attack Over Weekend

Over the weekend, Houthis announced an expansion of their military operations, according to a televised statement.

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Fire on Pemex Platform Results in Fatality & Injuries

A fire occurred on the Akal-B oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the death of at least one with injuries to several others.

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Hazard Level D Cargo Ships Changes Course After Taiwan Quake

The significant earthquake that rocked the east coast of Taiwan at 8am local time on Wednesday caused noticeable disruptions in marine operations

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Crane, Topples Onto Bulk Carrier

A fire broke out on a mobile crane at the Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana terminal, leading to the crane collapsing onto a bulk carrier.

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Poor Weather Hampering Baltimore Bridge Salvage Operations

The challenging weather conditions that have hampered salvage efforts at Baltimore port are expected to improve, facilitating recovery operations

AI generated image of a container ship crashing into Baltimore bridge

Berths Damaged at Hualien Port, Taiwan After Quake

The quake caused significant damage to Hualien port, affecting several docks particularly those designated for sand and bulk cargo unloading.

Fallen trees and power lines in the wake of an earthquake

Shipping Company & Master Fined For Pilot Ladder Accident

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority takes legal action against captain and owners following an accident that resulted in injury to a pilot.

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Maersk Plans Alternative Services Due to Baltimore Incident

Maersk Line has announced its readiness to reroute services from eastern Canada to the southern Atlantic Ocean and the US Gulf.

A Maersk containership in port

Gunfire in Red Sea Signals End of a Week of Relative Calm

After a brief period of eight days without any incidents, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report incident in the southern Red Sea.

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Port of Baltimore Marine Traffic Suspended Until Further Notice

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights long-term effects on supply chains due to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore.

Baltimore as seen from the water

Hope Fades for Baltimore Bridge Crash Survivors

The US Coast Guard announced the end of rescue efforts after nightfall Tuesday for surviving victims of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.

AI generated image of the Francis Scott Key bridge after its collapse

Supply Chain Woe Could Be Caused by Baltimore Bridge Incident

Though Baltimore isn't among the top East Coast ports, it handles over one million containers annually, posing a risk of disrupting supply chains

an aerial view of a container terminal

Two Killed in Crane Collapse at Ulsan Container Pier

South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor announces partial halt to reinforcement operations at Jeong Il Ulsan Container Terminal following an incident

an aerial view of cranes in a container terminal

Loss of Propulsion to Blame for Baltimore Bridge Crash

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported that the incident occurred after the container ship Dail momentarily lost propulsion.

AI generated image of the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge

Maersk Baltimore Port Calls on Hold for Time Being

Maersk Line operations involving five services that utilize the Port of Baltimore will be disrupted due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

The Port of Baltimore

Cargo Ship Still Stranded After Port of Alexandria Grounding

Maritime claims expert WK Webster says the Lady Zehra, a general cargo ship, was grounded during docking maneuvers on March 18 at the Port of Alexandria.

The Port of Alexandria, Egypt

Baltimore Collision Ship Confirmed as Chartered by Maersk

The owners of the Singaporean-flagged container vessel involved in the collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier have issued a statement.

Maersk shipping containers

Baltimore Bridge Collision: What Happened Exactly?

The cause of the incident remains uncertain, yet BBC Verify has been examining footage of the crash alongside voyage records of the Dali via MarineTraffic

Baltimore at night as seen from the water