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A ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia, with 53 onboard, resulting in 4 confirmed deaths and 29 survivors rescued. Rescuers are searching for 32 missing persons amid improving weather conditions, after the vessel encountered trouble shortly after departure from East Java.
A search operation is ongoing for 16 missing crew members, including 13 Indians, after the oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsized off the coast of Oman. The vessel, en route to Yemen, sent a distress call before capsizing. Oman's maritime authorities and India's navy are involved in the rescue efforts. The tanker remains submerged and inverted, with no confirmation on whether its contents have spilled.
An oil tanker named "Prestige Falcon" capsized off the coast of Oman, leaving 13 Indian crew members missing. The vessel, which also had three Sri Lankan crew members, remains submerged and inverted. The incident was reported on Monday, and the tanker was en route from Dubai to Aden. The status of potential oil leakage has not been confirmed.
An oil tanker named Prestige Falcon, flagged by Comoros, capsized off the coast of Oman, leaving its 16 crew members, including 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans, missing. The Omani Maritime Security Center has initiated search and rescue operations. The tanker was en route to Aden, Yemen, from Dubai. There is no indication that the incident was related to Houthi attacks in the region.
The owner of the container ship Dali, responsible for the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, has invoked a "general average" declaration, requiring cargo owners to share salvage costs. This comes as part of efforts to minimize financial responsibility in what could be one of the costliest maritime disasters. The ship remains stuck with bridge wreckage, and the declaration anticipates "extraordinary costs" for which contribution from all salvaged parties is expected. Investigations by the FBI and the National Transportation Safety Board are ongoing into the incident, which resulted in the deaths of six roadwork crew members.
The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, focusing on whether federal laws were followed and the circumstances leading up to the incident. Divers have recovered three bodies from the wreckage, while three victims remain unaccounted for. The investigation is also looking into the electrical power system of the cargo ship Dali, which struck the bridge's supporting column, causing the collapse. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced legal action to hold responsible parties accountable, and the city is seeking recourse from the ship's owner and other potentially liable entities.
The crew of the shipping vessel that collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge remains on board as the ship is still considered a working vessel and is engaged in maintaining the current status of the ship, supporting cleanup efforts, and cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The crew, mostly from South Asia, has access to mental health resources and religious accommodation but faces difficulties in obtaining shore leave due to the active investigation and the ship's anchorage status. It's unclear when they will be able to return home, leaving them stuck in the Baltimore Harbor for the time being.
The crew members of the cargo ship Dali, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, are facing an uncertain future as they remain stuck in the Port of Baltimore. The crew, consisting of 22 seafarers from India, are working tirelessly to maintain the ship while awaiting clearance to leave. The crew's swift mayday call helped prevent further casualties, and they have ample supplies of food and water. However, there is no exact timeline for when the ship might be extracted from the wreckage, and the crew members may have to wait for the completion of investigations before potentially being swapped out and sent home to India.
The 22 Indian crew members of the container ship Dali, which crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, are still stranded on board and could remain there for weeks as salvage crews work to clear debris. The crew has been praised for alerting authorities and are reportedly maintaining the ship while stranded. Salvage crews are working to remove debris from the collapsed bridge, and efforts are being made to provide the crew with supplies and communication. The vessel, owned by Grace Ocean and chartered by Maersk, was carrying 4,700 shipping containers bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka when the collision occurred.
Two workers on a Holland America cruise ship were killed when a steam compensator exploded in the engine room while the ship was docked near the Bahamas. The victims, identified as engineer Joseph Terrado and wiper Wawan Gusnawan, were trapped in the space and succumbed to lack of oxygen and hot steam. The cruise line expressed deep sadness over the incident and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
Two crew members were killed in an engine room explosion on the Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship while it was docked at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The explosion, which occurred during a seven-night trip from Florida, trapped the men in the engine room and released steam, resulting in their deaths. The cruise line is offering counseling to crew members and investigating the cause of the accident, while passengers and maritime blogger Jim Walker expressed sadness and concern for the crew.
A South Korean chemical tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized off an island in southwestern Japan, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members and leaving two others missing. The tanker was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, and no leaks have been detected so far. The Japan Coast Guard received a distress call from the tanker before it capsized, and footage showed the ship completely overturned. South Korean officials are mobilizing resources to support rescue efforts and assist the crew members' relatives.
A South Korean tanker carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid capsized off Japan, resulting in eight deaths, one person in a non-life-threatening condition, and two others missing. The ship had 11 people onboard, including South Koreans, Indonesians, and a Chinese national. The vessel had been at anchor due to rough weather near the island of Mutsure, off Japan’s south-western coast. The South Korean president has ordered relevant authorities to mobilize all available personnel and equipment, including navy and fishing boats, for search efforts.
A South Korean tanker capsized near Japan's Mutsure Island, prompting a rescue operation for its crew of nine, with two still missing. The ship was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, and no leaks have been detected so far. The cause of the capsizing is unknown, and environmental protection measures are being considered in case of a potential leak.
A cargo ship crashed into the Lixinsha Bridge in southern China, killing at least five people and injuring a crew member. The collision caused the bridge to split in half, with two vehicles falling into the water and three landing on the vessel. Dramatic photos showed the ship stationary under the damaged bridge, and a rescue operation is ongoing to save any remaining individuals. The bridge, located in Guangzhou's Nansha district, had postponed reinforcement work due to structural concerns in recent years.