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A missing lifeboat from a cargo ship washed ashore on Sidmouth Beach in Devon, prompting rescue and recovery efforts by HM Coastguard and local lifeboat teams, who secured the vessel above the tide line to prevent damage.
Police are searching for the sole occupant of a creel boat that washed ashore near Inverbervie Beach in Aberdeenshire, with extensive rescue efforts ongoing nearly 24 hours after the vessel ran aground, but the person remains missing.
Since August, the US Coast Guard has seized over 50 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific as part of Operation Pacific Viper, arresting 86 suspects across 34 interdictions, aiming to disrupt drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.
Chinese coastguard expelled Philippine vessels from Scarborough Shoal, with reports of a collision between Chinese ships resulting in damage, amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
The Philippines vows to implement countermeasures against China's coastguard for what it calls "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" in the South China Sea, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seeking to deepen defense ties with the United States. China accuses the Philippines of treachery and provocation, warning that it will take resolute and decisive measures to defend its sovereignty. The United States reaffirms its commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticizes China's actions.
Mainland Chinese coastguard officials briefly boarded a Taiwanese cruise ship following a deadly boat incident near Quemoy, a Taiwan-controlled group of islands. The incident occurred when a boat carrying four mainland residents capsized while being pursued by the Taiwanese coastguard, resulting in two deaths. Taiwan defended its actions by stating that the boat was in prohibited waters, while mainland China announced increased law enforcement patrols in the area. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened, with Beijing claiming Taiwan as part of its territory and Taiwan experiencing increased military pressure.
A Japan Coast Guard plane, on its third emergency mission following a major earthquake, collided with a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, resulting in the deaths of five Coast Guard crew members. The Coast Guard plane had been busy with earthquake relief efforts, and the surviving pilot is under investigation after control tower transcripts suggested a miscommunication regarding runway clearance. The accident occurred at one of the world's busiest airports, which was operating at full capacity on a public holiday. The collision is being scrutinized amidst the high volume of traffic and the urgency of the earthquake response.
A transcript from air traffic control reveals that a Japanese coast-guard aircraft involved in a collision with a Japan Airlines passenger jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport was not cleared for takeoff, contradicting the surviving coast-guard captain's claim. The passenger jet had permission to land, and all 379 passengers evacuated safely despite a broken intercom and inoperative emergency exits. The Japan Safety Transport Board is investigating the crash with assistance from British and French agencies, as the Airbus plane and its Rolls-Royce engines were manufactured in France and the UK, respectively.
A Japanese Airlines plane collided with a coast guard aircraft delivering earthquake relief supplies and caught fire. Incredibly, all passengers and crew on the commercial plane managed to escape without fatal injuries. The incident was reported by Elizabeth Palmer on CBS Evening News.
A Japan Airlines plane with 379 people on board collided with a Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda airport, leading to a fire. All passengers and crew on the Japan Airlines flight were evacuated safely, but five of the six Coast Guard crew members were killed. The Coast Guard plane was on a mission to deliver aid after a recent earthquake. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and the incident led to the temporary closure of the airport.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a fire aboard the cargo vessel Genius Star XI, which is carrying lithium-ion batteries, approximately 225 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire, contained within the cargo hold, prompted the dispatch of an HC-130 airplane and the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley to assist the vessel, which will remain offshore as a safety zone is established. The crew's quick response has been commended, and an investigation into the fire's cause will follow the response efforts.
The Philippines has accused Chinese coastguard vessels of intentionally colliding with its boats during a resupply mission in the disputed South China Sea. Both sides have traded accusations, with China claiming that the Philippine boats "bumped dangerously" with their vessels. The incident has further strained ties between the two countries, with the United States expressing concern and formally siding with its ally, the Philippines. The Philippines has condemned China's actions and sought support from its allies, including the US, Japan, Australia, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, and the EU. The Philippines has filed numerous diplomatic protests against China's aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, including attempts to block resupply missions. The disputed Second Thomas shoal is strategically located on a busy trade route and falls within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Survivors of a boat disaster near Greece, which likely killed hundreds of migrants, have given accounts of traffickers cramming them into an overloaded fishing trawler with no food or water. Some survivors claim that the boat capsized due to a disastrous towing attempt by the Greek coastguard, contradicting the official statements. The survivors' statements, submitted to Greek judicial officials, describe the terrifying moments when the boat overturned after the coastguard attached a rope and started pulling it. The tragedy occurred in international waters within Greece's search-and-rescue jurisdiction, and only 104 survivors have been found so far.
Analysis of ship tracking data by the BBC suggests that the migrant ship that capsized off the coast of Greece was stationary for at least seven hours before it sank, casting doubt on the Greek coastguard's claim that the boat was on a course to Italy and not in need of rescue. The UN has called for an investigation into Greece's handling of the disaster, amid claims more action should have been taken earlier to initiate a full-scale rescue attempt. Greek officials maintain those on board said they did not want help and were not in danger until just before their boat sank.
A ferry carrying 120 passengers and crew members caught fire at sea in the Philippines while travelling from Siquijor province to Bohol province. The coastguard has been deployed to rescue those on board and extinguish the flames. Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago due to frequent storms, badly maintained vessels, overcrowding, and spotty enforcement of safety regulations.