Maritime Accidents

In a dramatic maritime rescue operation, the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel Eileen sank in the Black Sea on October 12, 2025, approximately 140 nautical miles east of Varna, Bulgaria. All 10 …

Explore the tragic incident on the Blue Star Chios ferry that led to a young trainee seafarer’s death, highlighting urgent safety and training reforms needed.

MSC World Europa Cruise Ship Loses Propulsion Off Italy Coast with Over 6,000 Passengers Onboard

MN KOSTA sinking off the coast of Crete in Greece

The vessel’s crew successfully contained a fire that erupted on the Maersk container ship Marie Maersk off the coast of Liberia on August 13, 2025. The blaze, which began in …

A chemical tanker and cargo vessel caught fire in Yeosu, South Korea, killing one and injuring two. Learn about the incident, safety implications, and maritime response.

A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden storm, killing at least 35 people, mostly Vietnamese families. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

The cargo ship Eternity C sank in the Red Sea after a deadly Houthi attack, leaving 15 missing and 4 dead. The incident revives maritime threats in a key global trade route.

An external explosive device likely caused the blast that damaged the Greek oil tanker Vilamoura off Libya’s coast, according to TMS Tankers.

A fire aboard the decommissioned supertanker Sloug at a Turkish scrapyard has reignited environmental and safety concerns, highlighting gaps in ship recycling regulation enforcement.

On July 2, 2025, the inland passenger ship Elegant Lady collided with the St. Aldegund lock on the Moselle River, Germany.

A deadly offshore accident in Egypt involving the jackup barge Admarine 12 has left four crew members dead and three missing. The jackup collapse occurred during a relocation operation in the Red Sea.