Category: Accidents
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Worker killed following accident at South Korean shipyard
One person was killed as a result of an accident at a shipyard in South Korea’s South Jeolla Province on Saturday, February 28. The accident at Daehan Shipbuilding’s Yeongam County facilities occurred at around 11:40 local time on Saturday when a one-ton hull block suddenly fell as it was being lifted by a crane. The…
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Numerous factors cited in speedboat crash in British Virgin Islands
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the British Virgin Islands recently published its safety investigation report into the collision involving the speedboat Mojaito, which occurred on the night (local time) of July 26, 2025, in the Sir Francis Drake Channel south of Brandywine Bay, Tortola. The incident occurred when the speedboat collided…
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Blast injures six on vessel under inspection in Hong Kong dockyard
The Hong Kong Marine Department (HKMD) has confirmed that six people were injured as a result of an explosion on one of its vessels at a local dockyard on Monday, March 2. The incident occurred while the HKMD vessel was undergoing its annual inspection at a government-owned dockyard on Stonecutters Island in the late morning…
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Philippine Coast Guard ends dive operations on sunken ferry
The Philippine Coast Guard has terminated dive operations on the wreck of a passenger vessel that sank in an incident that claimed more than 60 lives off the southern Philippine province of Basilan late last month. In an interview with local radio station DZBB on Thursday, February 26, coast guard spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said…
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One dead after tour boat capsizes in Bay of Bengal off India
One person was killed after a boat carrying tourists capsized in the Bay of Bengal off India’s union territory of Puducherry on Thursday, February 19, local newspaper The Hindustan Gazette has reported. The deceased victim has been identified as a 33-year-old woman. She was riding with her husband, their three children, and three other people…
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Six dead after lake boat capsizes in northern Vietnam
Six people were killed after the boat they were riding in collided with another vessel and subsequently capsized in Lao Cai province in northern Vietnam on Saturday, February 21. The unidentified passenger boat was transiting a lake when the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon (local time). Local authorities conducted search and rescue operations and recovered…
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One killed after fire ignites on ferry off Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed that one person was killed after a fire broke out on a passenger vessel as it was en route to Singapore on Friday, February 20. The incident on the Liberia-registered Ro-Pax ferry World Legacy occurred at around 04:00 local time on Friday. The MPA said…
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Four killed after pleasure boat capsizes in Yunnan, China
Four people were killed after a pleasure boat capsized at a resort in Yunnan province in southwestern China on Tuesday, February 17. Officials of the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) said the unnamed vessel was carrying 26 passengers during local Spring Festival celebrations in Yunnan when it capsized at around 15:40 local time on…
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14 dead after river boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Kebbi State
Thirteen small children and one adult female were killed after the boat on which they were riding as passengers capsized in Kebbi State in northwestern Nigeria on Friday, February 13. The unnamed river boat was transporting more than 100 passengers when it suddenly overturned near Gumbi village in Kebbi’s Yauri Local Government Area. Local authorities…
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Sudan river ferry capsizing death toll now at 21
Sudan river ferry capsizing death toll now at 21 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship spills oil and containers after sinking off Phuket, Thailand; all 16 crew rescued
Cargo ship spills oil and containers after sinking off Phuket, Thailand; all 16 crew rescued Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship runs aground near Sweden’s Varberg Port
Cargo ship runs aground near Sweden’s Varberg Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ferry runs aground during docking manoeuvres in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands
Ferry runs aground during docking manoeuvres in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Two missing after cargo ship capsizes off China’s Hainan Island
Two missing after cargo ship capsizes off China’s Hainan Island Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Tour boat runs aground in New Zealand’s Akaroa Harbour
Tour boat runs aground in New Zealand’s Akaroa Harbour Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on fishing vessel off Galapagos Islands; all 27 crew rescued
Fire ignites on fishing vessel off Galapagos Islands; all 27 crew rescued Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Search for missing Philippine dive boat passengers extends to Indonesia
Search for missing Philippine dive boat passengers extends to Indonesia Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29
VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Investigators publish final report on pilot boat grounding off Bluff, New Zealand
Investigators publish final report on pilot boat grounding off Bluff, New Zealand Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines
VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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MAIB publishes report on pilot’s death following fall from boarding ladder
MAIB publishes report on pilot’s death following fall from boarding ladder Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Five dead, one missing after river boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Benue State
Five dead, one missing after river boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Benue State Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Hong Kong court says ferry lost in 2012 tragedy had met safety standards
Hong Kong court says ferry lost in 2012 tragedy had met safety standards Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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One killed after passenger boat capsizes off Surigao City, Philippines
One killed after passenger boat capsizes off Surigao City, Philippines Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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14 missing after dive boat capsizes in southern Philippines
14 missing after dive boat capsizes in southern Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Dozens killed in river boat tragedy in northern Mali
Dozens killed in river boat tragedy in northern Mali Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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New York sues Trump administration over pause on two offshore wind projects
New York sues Trump administration over pause on two offshore wind projects Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada
Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on detained bulk carrier in China’s Bayuquan Port
Fire ignites on detained bulk carrier in China’s Bayuquan Port Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Several injured after two airboats collide in DeSoto County, Florida
Several injured after two airboats collide in DeSoto County, Florida Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say
At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say Reuters Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Low water levels cause Danube River cruise ship to run aground over the new year
VIDEO | Low water levels cause Danube River cruise ship to run aground over the new year Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Investigation begins into fatal tour boat capsizing in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Investigation begins into fatal tour boat capsizing in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Fire ignites on feeder ship in Indonesia’s Tanjung Perak Port
VIDEO | Fire ignites on feeder ship in Indonesia’s Tanjung Perak Port Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Cruise ship under investigation for passenger death runs aground in eastern Papua New Guinea
Cruise ship under investigation for passenger death runs aground in eastern Papua New Guinea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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One dead, 17 missing after speedboat capsizes in Papua, Indonesia
One dead, 17 missing after speedboat capsizes in Papua, Indonesia Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Spanish family of four missing after boat sinks off Indonesia
Spanish family of four missing after boat sinks off Indonesia Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Cruise ship passenger dead following collision in Nile River in Egypt
Cruise ship passenger dead following collision in Nile River in Egypt Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cause fires aboard cargo ship, NTSB report shows
Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cause fires aboard cargo ship, NTSB report shows Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Officials suspend search for missing victims of Peru river boat tragedy
Officials suspend search for missing victims of Peru river boat tragedy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Four rescued after boat runs aground off Pembrokeshire, UK
Four rescued after boat runs aground off Pembrokeshire, UK Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy salvage ship completes aircraft recoveries in South China Sea
US Navy salvage ship completes aircraft recoveries in South China Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship accidentally strikes pier in Busan, South Korea
Cargo ship accidentally strikes pier in Busan, South Korea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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At least 19 people die in Congo boat accident
At least 19 people die in Congo boat accident Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard concludes response to tug sinking in Bremerton, Washington
US Coast Guard concludes response to tug sinking in Bremerton, Washington Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say
Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding
Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Canadian investigators stress importance of safeguards to prevent accidental lifeboat releases
Canadian investigators stress importance of safeguards to prevent accidental lifeboat releases Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe
Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on river cruise ship in Arnhem, Netherlands; all on board rescued
Fire ignites on river cruise ship in Arnhem, Netherlands; all on board rescued Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ro-Ro ship loses power following engine room fire off Eastbourne, UK
Ro-Ro ship loses power following engine room fire off Eastbourne, UK Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Japanese tour company exec denies wrongdoing in fatal boat capsizing off Hokkaido
Japanese tour company exec denies wrongdoing in fatal boat capsizing off Hokkaido Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Over 50 rescued after tour boat sinks off Dominican Republic
Over 50 rescued after tour boat sinks off Dominican Republic Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ferry, tanker collide off Singapore’s Southern Islands
Ferry, tanker collide off Singapore’s Southern Islands Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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13 deaths worldwide involving EU ships reported in 2024
13 deaths worldwide involving EU ships reported in 2024 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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11 rescued after cargo ship collides with two fishing boats off Vietnam
11 rescued after cargo ship collides with two fishing boats off Vietnam Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Crewman killed in accident on fish feed vessel in Stavanger, Norway
Crewman killed in accident on fish feed vessel in Stavanger, Norway Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Two killed after crane vessel capsizes in Sevastopol
Two killed after crane vessel capsizes in Sevastopol Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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One dead, eight missing after river boat capsizes in northern India
One dead, eight missing after river boat capsizes in northern India Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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ASL Marine assures assistance being extended to victims, families following deadly blast
ASL Marine assures assistance being extended to victims, families following deadly blast Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Cargo shift causes damage to multiple vehicles on Scottish ferry
Cargo shift causes damage to multiple vehicles on Scottish ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Protest erupts at ASL’s Indonesia shipyard in wake of deadly blast on FSO
Protest erupts at ASL’s Indonesia shipyard in wake of deadly blast on FSO Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Three rescued following fire on recreational vessel off Naushon Island, Massachusetts
Three rescued following fire on recreational vessel off Naushon Island, Massachusetts Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Blast injures two on dredger in South Korea’s Gunsan Port
Blast injures two on dredger in South Korea’s Gunsan Port Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Three bodies recovered following service boat capsize off Mozambique’s Beira Port
Three bodies recovered following service boat capsize off Mozambique’s Beira Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Seven missing after service boat capsizes off Mozambique’s Beira Port
Seven missing after service boat capsizes off Mozambique’s Beira Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Replica of Columbus’ sailing ship Santa Maria sinks off Mexico
Replica of Columbus’ sailing ship Santa Maria sinks off Mexico Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship sinks in Black Sea off Bulgaria; all 10 crew rescued
Cargo ship sinks in Black Sea off Bulgaria; all 10 crew rescued Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Four dead after racing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean off Kenya
Four dead after racing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean off Kenya Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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15 killed in northeastern Ghana lake boat tragedy
15 killed in northeastern Ghana lake boat tragedy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Overloaded barge led to person overboard and loss of cargo in Nunavut, Canada
Overloaded barge led to person overboard and loss of cargo in Nunavut, Canada Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Two killed after ship undergoing repairs tilts onto its side near Istanbul
Two killed after ship undergoing repairs tilts onto its side near Istanbul Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Thai tour boat captain arrested following actions that endangered passenger
Thai tour boat captain arrested following actions that endangered passenger Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Mexico’s Chomex orders two tugs for offshore support operations
Mexico’s Chomex orders two tugs for offshore support operations Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Ferry strikes pier and moored vessel in central Istanbul
VIDEO | Ferry strikes pier and moored vessel in central Istanbul Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Indian authorities launch probe into crane collapse at Gujarat’s Magdalla Port
Indian authorities launch probe into crane collapse at Gujarat’s Magdalla Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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20 killed in river boat mishap in Nigeria’s Kogi state
20 killed in river boat mishap in Nigeria’s Kogi state Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Recovery of fallen containers completed at Port of Long Beach
Recovery of fallen containers completed at Port of Long Beach Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Crewman acquitted of manslaughter in fatal collision off Jersey; no verdict yet for co-defendant
Crewman acquitted of manslaughter in fatal collision off Jersey; no verdict yet for co-defendant Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Chinese authorities call off search for missing crew of capsized cargo ship
Chinese authorities call off search for missing crew of capsized cargo ship Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Crewman killed in mishap on Greek ferry
Crewman killed in mishap on Greek ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Inadvertent “station freeze” led to Texas ferry collision, says NTSB
Inadvertent “station freeze” led to Texas ferry collision, says NTSB Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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11 hospitalised following smoke incident on US Navy ship undergoing maintenance
11 hospitalised following smoke incident on US Navy ship undergoing maintenance Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Samsung Heavy Industries under fire for failure to report workplace mishaps
Samsung Heavy Industries under fire for failure to report workplace mishaps Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Great Lakes ferry hits moored sister ship in Michigan’s Ludington Harbor
Great Lakes ferry hits moored sister ship in Michigan’s Ludington Harbor Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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49 rescued from disabled whale watching vessel near Newport, Oregon
49 rescued from disabled whale watching vessel near Newport, Oregon Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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22 missing after Pakistani fishing boat capsizes off Oman
22 missing after Pakistani fishing boat capsizes off Oman Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Five missing after fishing boats collide off Mauritania
Five missing after fishing boats collide off Mauritania Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Over 100 dead after boat catches fire in Congo river
Over 100 dead after boat catches fire in Congo river Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Second fatal boat capsizing reported in Pakistan’s Punjab province in less than a week
Second fatal boat capsizing reported in Pakistan’s Punjab province in less than a week Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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NTSB issues safety alert for land-based firefighters responding to vessel fires
NTSB issues safety alert for land-based firefighters responding to vessel fires Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Containers collapse from ship at Port of Long Beach
Containers collapse from ship at Port of Long Beach Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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11 missing after hippopotamus causes boat to capsize in Ivory Coast
11 missing after hippopotamus causes boat to capsize in Ivory Coast Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Grounded fishing vessel causes diesel spill in Alaska
Grounded fishing vessel causes diesel spill in Alaska Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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29 dead in northwestern Nigeria river boat tragedy
29 dead in northwestern Nigeria river boat tragedy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ship crew allegedly ignored warnings prior to deadly collision off Jersey in 2022, prosecutors say
Ship crew allegedly ignored warnings prior to deadly collision off Jersey in 2022, prosecutors say Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Tanker, bulk carrier collide off Singapore’s Tanah Merah region
Tanker, bulk carrier collide off Singapore’s Tanah Merah region Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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At least 70 killed in capsize of illegal migrant boat off West Africa, Gambia says
At least 70 killed in capsize of illegal migrant boat off West Africa, Gambia says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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More explosions reported at Port of Hamburg as firefighting efforts continue
More explosions reported at Port of Hamburg as firefighting efforts continue Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Explosion injures 10 at Port of Hamburg
VIDEO | Explosion injures 10 at Port of Hamburg Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime