Casualties & Safety
Abandoned seafarers stranded in Las Palmas
Six seafarers aboard a Turkish-owned vessel remain unpaid and abandoned in the Port of Las Palmas after international maritime regulations were breached.
Casualties & Safety
Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Military Transport Vessel in Red Sea
Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on Saudi military transport and civilian vessels, raising tensions in the Red Sea.
Casualties & Safety
Hormuz transits dip as US Navy fires on Iran-bound container ship
The number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to 16 on Aug. 11, following a reported attack by the US Navy on a container ship heading for Iran.
Casualties & Safety
Fire breaks out on Clearwater scallop fishing vessel Fundy Leader
The Transportation Safety Board investigates a fire aboard the scallop trawler, highlighting safety concerns for fishing vessels.
Marine safety incident leads to lifeboat accident on bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang
Investigated by Canada's Transportation Safety Board, a lifeboat release and crew injury occur during safety checks aboard the bulk carrier Golden.
Boxship runs aground near Kolkata after steering failure
A Singapore-flagged containership ran aground on the Hooghly River due to a steering issue, causing minor damage but no injuries.
Two ADNOC Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE condemns "acts of piracy" as two more ADNOC ships are struck by drones, marking a troubling escalation in the Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Fire detection gap exposes giant container ships, warns owners and operators
A new industry initiative highlights the need for improved wireless fire detection systems on large container vessels.
Engine room fire breaks out aboard reefer ship Dole Colombia at Wilmington
Local firefighters bring engine room blaze on reefer to control, all crew safe. Detailed account of incident and response from multiple sources.
Cosco’s fire-hit Min Jiang Kou raises safety concerns
Fire aboard 2024-built Min Jiang Kou renews concerns over vehicle carrier safety, as multiple serious incidents have highlighted the risks involved.
Ecuador Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in Guayaquil Port
The Ecuadorian National Police seized 1.2 tons of cocaine in a container at the Port of Guayaquil, thwarting an international smuggling attempt.
U.S. Navy Strikes Panama-Flagged Containership in Gulf of Oman
US forces fired Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flagged containership for violating blockade, disabling its steering gear - what happened and why.
