Casualties & Safety
Ten workers killed in Bangladesh ship‑recycling accident raises safety questions
This article explains how a fatal incident on 14 August in Chattogram exposed gaps in ballast‑tank opening procedures and what the maritime sector must do.
Casualties & Safety
Two seafarers killed in drone attacks on rescue ship in Black Sea
According to gCaptain, two seafarers were fatally injured during multiple drone assaults on a rescue vessel off Odesa.
Casualties & Safety
WSC Urges IMO to Close Lithium Battery Transport Loophole
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is pressing international maritime bodies to revise rules on lithium battery transport, highlighting safety risks.
Casualties & Safety
Two Tankers Hit Off Oman in Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The latest attacks follow weeks of strikes and counterstrikes between Iran and the US, hitting merchant ships in the strategic waterway.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cause Damage in Russia and Sochi
Two drone attacks on Russian ports and a tourist town cause injuries, raising tensions amid ongoing conflicts.
Filipino Crew Refuses to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz After Attack
Filipino seafarers refuse to sail through the Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks, citing safety concerns. Two crew members died in the latest incident.
Turkish Navy Confirms Wreck Site of Sunken Freighter Tugberk Imamoglu
The Tugberk Imamoglu, which sank in the Sea of Marmara after colliding with another vessel, has been located at a depth of 720 meters.
Capsized Ferry in Northern Cyprus: Eight Dead, 20 Missing
A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus, resulting in eight fatalities and 20 missing passengers.
Russian Ship Lady Mariia Attacked by Drones in Mediterranean
A Russia-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel was hit by multiple drones while sailing east from Algeria, raising concerns over maritime security in the Mediterranean.
Inmarsat Unveils Maritime Safety Data Hub for Enhanced Risk Analysis
Inmarsat launches a new data hub combining three years of GMDSS data and 106,975 safety broadcasts to identify maritime risks, with weather as the leading.
Two Saudi Tankers Struck by Unknown Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Two Saudi oil tankers were hit by projectiles while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents follow a series of attacks on vessels.
US Strikes Destroy and Disable Three Iranian Tankers After Missile Attack
CENTCOM says it destroyed one Iranian tanker and disabled two more after Iran's IRGC fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.
