Accidents

Morning Midas drifting uncontrolled across the ocean, unmanned as ghost ship.

June 9, 2025 | Arabian Sea, India — A devastating fire broke out aboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala, India, leaving four crew members missing and …

The Panama-flagged bulker Meshka (35,829 DWT), which ran aground on May 31 in the Øresund Strait between Sweden and Denmark, was successfully refloated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. According to …

On June 3, the Maritime industry faced a significant incident when the vessel Morning Midas, a Liberian-flagged car carrier, was abandoned approximately 300 miles southwest of the Aleutian Islands in …

Explore the most significant maritime accidents and onboard incidents reported in May 2025, including cruise ship emergencies, cargo vessel disasters, and rescue operations across global waters. Introduction In May 2025, …

A tragic maritime incident off the southern coast of Vietnam has led to a criminal investigation following the collision of two vessels that resulted in the deaths of nine sailors. …

A tragic incident involving a Chinese dredger has led to a significant loss of life, as the death toll from the capsizing has now reached nine. Recovery efforts are ongoing …

A Belize-registered dredger, the KSE Hitachi, sank off Tuas, Singapore, with no crew aboard. The Maritime and Port Authority responded swiftly, ensuring safety and ongoing port operations.

Solong captain charged with gross negligence

A Norwegian reefer ship, Rotsund, ran aground in the Hebrides, prompting a swift rescue response from local RNLI teams. No injuries or pollution reported.