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Seatrade Maritime

accidents February 11, 2026

MAIB Deems Cargo Ship Loss 'Wholly Avoidable'

Seatrade Maritime reports that the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) found the loss of the general cargo ship 'Verity' to be 'wholly avoidable', citing unnecessary risks taken by watchkeepers on both 'Polesie' and 'Verity'. The investigation faced challenges as some witnesses were unwilling to cooperate, as detailed by Seatrade Maritime.

Polesie (cargo) Verity (cargo)

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gCaptain

accidents February 11, 2026

Chinese Captain Denies Charges in Baltic Sea Cable Incident

The captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship has pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal damage related to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, as reported by gCaptain. The incident has drawn attention to maritime operations in the region.

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 10, 2026

Fuel Barge Grounds Near San Juan Harbor Entrance, No Injuries Reported

A fuel barge ran aground near the entrance to San Juan Harbor while being towed from St. Thomas, as reported by gCaptain. The incident occurred near Old San Juan’s El Morro fortress, with no injuries or pollution reported, and the port remains open to traffic.

San Juan Harbor (PR)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 10, 2026

Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert After Container Collapses at LA Ports

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert following multiple container stack collapses at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in late 2025, as reported by gCaptain. The incidents, which injured a worker and damaged an emissions control barge, have prompted calls for stricter procedures during cargo operations.

Ports of Los Angeles (US) Long Beach (US)

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Splash247

accidents February 9, 2026

Container Ship Sealloyd Arc Sinks Off Phuket, Crew Rescued

The Sealloyd Arc, a Panama-flagged container vessel, sank off Phuket while en route from Port Klang to Chattogram after developing a severe list. As reported by Splash247, the ship's master issued an abandon-ship call, and all 16 Bangladeshi crew members were evacuated safely by Thai authorities and nearby craft.

Sealloyd Arc (container) Port Klang (MY) Chattogram (BD)

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Seatrade Maritime

accidents February 9, 2026

Key Maritime Developments: Maersk's Financial Struggles and Solong Captain's Jail Sentence

Seatrade Maritime highlights Maersk's financial challenges as the company reports losses, while the captain of the Solong faces imprisonment. The publication also notes the growing trend of dual-fuel vessels in the industry.

Solong (unknown)

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

accidents February 6, 2026

Captain Sentenced for Fatal North Sea Collision

Splash247 reports that Russian captain Vladimir Motin has been sentenced to six years in prison by a London court for manslaughter by gross negligence. This follows the March 2025 collision between the container ship Solong and the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate off the Yorkshire coast, resulting in a fatality and significant damage.

Solong (container) Stena Immaculate (tanker)

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gCaptain

accidents February 5, 2026

Mandatory Navigation Training Urged After Firth of Clyde Collision

A collision in Scotland's Firth of Clyde between a crude oil tanker and a fishing trawler has led to calls for mandatory navigation training for small fishing vessel crews, as reported by gCaptain. Investigators found that the incident, which nearly proved fatal for three fishermen, was due to a lack of formal training and flawed assumptions on both vessels' bridges.

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 5, 2026

Russian Captain Sentenced for Fatal North Sea Collision

A Russian container ship captain has been sentenced to six years in prison following a fatal collision in the North Sea that resulted in the death of a Filipino seafarer and an eight-day fire due to aviation fuel spillage, as reported by gCaptain.

gCaptain

Seatrade Maritime

accidents February 5, 2026

Solong Captain Sentenced to Six Years Over Crewman's Death

Vladimir Motin, captain of the vessel Solong, received a six-year prison sentence after a judge deemed his explanation of events leading to crewman Angelo Pernia's death as 'implausible,' reports Seatrade Maritime. The incident involved an allision, which resulted in the tragic loss of life.

Solong

Seatrade Maritime