All articles tagged with #maritime incident
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Passengers on the Coral Adventurer cruise ship, which ran aground on a reef in Papua New Guinea, will be flown back to Australia after efforts to refloat the vessel failed. The ship, with 80 passengers and 44 crew, was deemed unseaworthy and is currently detained until further clearance, with no injuries or environmental damage reported.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Maritime Executive
A Russian arms ship, Ursa Major, sank off Cartagena after carrying suspected nuclear submarine reactor components, possibly destined for North Korea, with investigations suggesting suspicious circumstances and potential covert military cargo.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Two Chinese vessels collided in the South China Sea while chasing a Philippine ship, resulting in significant damage to both Chinese vessels. The incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal and has heightened tensions between China and the Philippines, with the Philippine Coast Guard condemning China's reckless behavior and offering aid to injured crew members.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCBD News 2
A large container ship, MSC Michigan 7, lost control of its engines in Charleston Harbor, prompting the temporary closure of the Ravenel Bridge and evacuation of nearby areas. The vessel was eventually brought under control and anchored outside the harbor. The incident is under investigation, with no major damage reported.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Wire
Four U.S. military vessels broke free from their moorings and ran ashore near Gaza and Israel due to rough maritime conditions. Recovery efforts are underway with assistance from the Israeli Navy. No injuries were reported from this incident, but the U.S.-built aid pier in Gaza has faced challenges, including hijacked aid and injuries to service members.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ArmyTimes.com
Four U.S. Army vessels supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza broke free from their moorings due to heavy seas, with two beached near Gaza and two near Ashkelon, Israel. No injuries were reported, and recovery efforts are underway with Israeli assistance. The mission, using Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), has delivered 1.2 million pounds of aid to Gaza despite previous disruptions and injuries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
At least 94 people, including children, have died and 26 are missing after an unlicensed ferry boat, overloaded with 130 passengers fleeing a cholera outbreak, capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique. The vessel was not licensed to transport people and was hit by a tidal wave while ferrying passengers from Lunga in Nampula province to Mozambique Island. Videos on social media showed bodies on the beach, and the country has been battling cholera outbreaks since last year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Taiwan defended its coast guard's actions after a fatal incident involving a Chinese speedboat near a frontline Taiwanese island. China's Taiwan Affairs Office accused Taiwan of treating Chinese fishermen roughly, but Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council stated that the coast guard acted in accordance with the law. Taiwan has long complained about Chinese vessels operating in its waters, and the incident occurred near Kinmen's Beiding islet. The council urged China to restrain such behavior and highlighted China's alleged illegal activities in Taiwanese waters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A Greek ferry captain and three crew members are facing criminal charges, including homicide, after a crew member pushed a tardy passenger into the sea as he tried to board the departing vessel in Greece's main port of Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage across the country. The crew appeared to do nothing to help the passenger, who was later pronounced dead. The Greek minister for merchant marine expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, while the prime minister condemned the crew members' actions. The ferry company has pledged to cooperate with authorities and conduct an investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by gCaptain
The fire on board the car carrier Fremantle Highway has been extinguished, and the ship remains stable at its temporary anchorage in the North Sea. Salvors have inspected the vessel and found no indications of a fire. Efforts are underway to develop a plan for towing the ship to a final destination. Most of the personnel who were hospitalized have been released, except for the captain and a pilot. The ship's charterer, "K" Line, reported that there were 20 new vehicles on board, including 498 electric vehicles. The incident is under investigation by the Panama Maritime Authority and the Dutch Safety Board.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
A freighter carrying 20,000 metric tons of rock salt ran aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle, but was freed several hours later with the help of a tugboat. The cause of the incident is still unknown, but the ship's owner is investigating. No injuries or pollution were reported. The Mark W. Barker is a relatively new and large vessel, christened last year, and is the first large bulk carrier built on the Great Lakes since 1981.