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Splash247

accidents February 16, 2026

Suezmax Tony Allides with Berth at Ust-Luga

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.

Tony (suezmax) Ust-Luga (RU)

Splash247

gCaptain

accidents February 15, 2026

Russia Probes Tanker Collision at Ust-Luga Port

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.

Ust-Luga (RU)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 13, 2026

Singapore Jails Gas Tanker Captain for Fatal Incident Cover-Up

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

gCaptain

accidents February 12, 2026

MAIB: German Bight Collision That Sank Verity Was Preventable

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.

Verity (cargo)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 12, 2026

USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During At-Sea Replenishment

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.

USS Truxtun (guided missile destroyer) USNS Supply (fast combat support ship)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents February 12, 2026

US Navy Ships Collide During Refueling, No Major Injuries Reported

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.

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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)

Seatrade Maritime

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)

gCaptain