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accidents April 7, 2026

NTSB Identifies Cause of $5.5M Fire on Lem Verbena in Mobile

A major engine room fire on the bulk carrier Lem Verbena was caused by a failed O-ring seal and misaligned fuel system components, as reported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident, which occurred in Mobile, resulted in damages estimated at $5.5 million, according to gCaptain.

Lem Verbena (bulk)
gCaptain
security April 7, 2026

Container Vessel Struck by Projectile Near Iran's Kish Island

A container vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Gulf, approximately 25 nautical miles south of Iran's Kish Island, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center. The incident caused damage above the waterline, but no crew members were injured, according to gCaptain.

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