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accidents March 1, 2026

Iranian Corvette Sunk in Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Faces First Combat Losses

U.S. Central Command has confirmed the sinking of an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at a pier in Chah Bahar during the initial phase of Operation Epic Fury, as reported by gCaptain. This event marks the first combat fatalities for American forces in the escalating conflict.

Jamaran-class corvette (corvette) Chah Bahar (IR)

gCaptain

Seatrade Maritime

accidents March 1, 2026

Drone Attacks Impact Jebel Ali and Duqm Ports, Tanker Hit Off Oman

Seatrade Maritime reports that drone attacks have targeted the ports of Jebel Ali and Duqm, while a Palau-flagged tanker was hit off the coast of Oman. These incidents have led to ships avoiding the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened security concerns.

Jebel Ali (AE) Duqm (OM)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

accidents February 28, 2026

Australia Completes Operation to Protect Reef from Disabled Bulk Carrier

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has concluded a 24-day operation to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef following an engine failure of a bulk carrier in the Coral Sea, as reported by gCaptain. This complex emergency response aimed to prevent environmental damage to the reef.

gCaptain

accidents February 22, 2026

Denmark Evacuates Crew Member from US Submarine in Greenland

Denmark's Joint Arctic Command successfully evacuated a crew member needing urgent medical care from a U.S. submarine operating in Greenlandic waters, as reported by gCaptain. The evacuation took place seven nautical miles from the coast.

gCaptain

accidents February 18, 2026

Engine Room Fire on Bulk Carrier MANDY Results in Fatalities

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.

MANDY (bulk)

gCaptain

Splash247

accidents February 18, 2026

Engine Room Fire on Bulker Mandy Results in Two Fatalities

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.

Mandy (bulk)

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

accidents February 18, 2026

Fire on Bulk Carrier Mandy Claims Two Lives Off China

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.

Mandy (bulk)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

accidents February 17, 2026

Fuel Removed from Grounded Barge Defiant Near San Juan Harbor

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.

Defiant (barge) San Juan Harbor (PR)

gCaptain

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