Accidents

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.

The collision of an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the British coast of Yorkshire is turning into a tragedy, with reports indicating there are 32 casualties and a …

A sanctioned tanker, Mia, was struck by the containership Orita off the coast of Turkey, leading to a leak of polluted water and raising environmental concerns.

A Dutch cargo vessel, the H&S Wisdom, stranded in the Humber Estuary, facing a lengthy wait for the next spring tide to attempt refloating. After three unsuccessful attempts to free …