Latest maritime accidents updates and reports
gCaptain
A fire in the engine room of the Singapore-registered bulk carrier MANDY has led to the deaths of two crew members and the hospitalization of a third, as reported by gCaptain. The incident occurred off the coast of China.
Splash247
An engine room fire aboard the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mandy has resulted in the deaths of two crew members, with a third crewman being airlifted to a hospital, as reported by Splash247. The incident occurred on February 17 at 7:35 pm Singapore time, while the vessel was en route to Yantai.
Seatrade Maritime
A fire in the engine room of the bulk carrier Mandy resulted in the deaths of two Myanmar crew members, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The incident occurred off the coast of China.
gCaptain
Salvage crews have successfully extracted approximately 1,000 gallons of residual fuel from the grounded barge Defiant near San Juan Harbor, mitigating environmental risks as plans are made to refloat the vessel, gCaptain reports. The port remains operational, with no pollution or injuries noted.
Splash247
The suezmax vessel Tony allided with a berth wall and struck a port crane while maneuvering at Ust-Luga seaport, Russia, as reported by Splash247. The incident, which occurred during crude oil loading operations, prompted a prosecutor-led investigation but resulted in no injuries or pollution.
gCaptain
Russian authorities have launched an investigation into a tanker collision at the Ust-Luga seaport, as reported by gCaptain. The port is a significant hub for Russia's maritime activities.
gCaptain
Singapore has sentenced the captain of a gas tanker to 14 months in prison for concealing details of a fatal tank-cleaning accident, as reported by gCaptain. This decision serves as a stern warning to maritime professionals about the severe consequences of misleading authorities.
gCaptain
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has concluded that the fatal collision in the German Bight, which resulted in the sinking of the cargo ship Verity and the death of five sailors, was entirely preventable. As reported by gCaptain, the investigation found that basic collision rules were ignored and crucial maneuvers were delayed, with shore-side intervention arriving too late to avert the tragedy.
gCaptain
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a replenishment-at-sea operation in the Caribbean, as reported by U.S. Southern Command via gCaptain. The incident highlights the complexities involved in at-sea operations.
gCaptain
A collision occurred between a U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel during a refueling operation on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by the U.S. Southern Command in a statement to Reuters. No major injuries were reported from the incident, according to gCaptain.
