Maritime Accidents

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.

A surge in ship explosions and fires in 2025 will endanger seafarers, destroy cargo, and raise pollution risks. Experts call for urgent maritime safety reforms.

Indian authorities tow the fire-damaged Wan Hai 503 containership 130 nautical miles offshore due to ongoing fire, flooding, and rough seas. Salvage efforts continue as the vessel nears the edge of India’s EEZ.

A Greek-managed crude tanker, Vilamoura, suffered an explosion off Libya. No injuries reported. Investigation underway. Limpet mine suspected.

A Greek-managed crude tanker, Vilamoura, suffered an explosion off Libya, possibly linked to recent Russian port visits. Investigations suggest a limpet mine attack.

A ship collided with two other ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping sources told Reuters, while the British maritime security company Ambrey earlier reported an incident off the …

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 …