Latest maritime accidents updates and reports
gCaptain
An Iranian warship has sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities rescuing 32 people and recovering several bodies, as reported by gCaptain.
gCaptain
The LNG carrier 'Arctic Metagaz' was reportedly struck by an explosion around 4 a.m. on March 3, approximately 150 nautical miles southeast of Malta, as reported by gCaptain. Moscow claims the incident was a Ukrainian attack, potentially impacting Russia's LNG shadow fleet logistics.
Splash247
A Russian-controlled LNG carrier, Arctic Metagaz, was reportedly set on fire in the central Mediterranean in a suspected kamikaze drone strike while en route to the Suez Canal, as reported by Splash247. Although the exact cause remains unconfirmed, videos online show the vessel ablaze.
gCaptain
The crew of the Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz have been found alive after abandoning their ship due to a fire in the central Mediterranean, as confirmed by Maltese authorities. The incident involving the sanctioned vessel was reported by gCaptain.
gCaptain
The LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, part of Russia's shadow fleet, reportedly caught fire in the central Mediterranean near Malta and Libya, as reported by gCaptain. A maritime patrol aircraft was seen circling the area early Tuesday.
Offshore Energy
Equinor has completed its investigation into a severe well control incident on a semi-submersible rig in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. The incident was classified as the highest severity category by the company.
gCaptain
The Strait of Hormuz has become a critical hotspot following missile and drone attacks on five commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman, as reported by gCaptain. This escalation has led to a significant disruption in maritime traffic and has sent shockwaves through the tanker markets.
gCaptain
Oil and gas prices have surged as Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran have disrupted Middle East facilities and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. The conflict has led to four tankers being damaged, one seafarer killed, and 150 ships stranded, with Qatar declaring force majeure on LNG shipments.
Seatrade Maritime
The US tanker Stena Imperative was struck by two unknown projectiles while docked at the Port of Bahrain, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The fire onboard was successfully extinguished, and the incident is under investigation.
gCaptain
Three vessels involved in transporting sanctioned Iranian oil were targeted within the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, as reported by gCaptain. The oil tankers Skylight, Starry Night, and Moonbeam were among those affected.
