Maritime Accidents and Casualties

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.

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.