Category: Accidents
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Boat capsizing kills three in Borno, Nigeria
Boat capsizing kills three in Borno, Nigeria Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand ferry captain dies two years following injury-causing collision in Bay of Islands
New Zealand ferry captain dies two years following injury-causing collision in Bay of Islands Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Saturation diving starts as part of MSC Elsa 3 salvage effort
Saturation diving starts as part of MSC Elsa 3 salvage effort Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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NTSB blames shock loading for barge grounding in Alaska
NTSB blames shock loading for barge grounding in Alaska Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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One killed after vessels catch fire off Yeosu, South Korea
One killed after vessels catch fire off Yeosu, South Korea Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Over 40 missing following boat mishap in northwestern Nigeria
Over 40 missing following boat mishap in northwestern Nigeria Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Passengers evacuated after ferry suffers onboard fire in Helsinki, Finland
VIDEO | Passengers evacuated after ferry suffers onboard fire in Helsinki, Finland Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Yacht sinks after catching fire off Spain’s Balearic Islands
VIDEO | Yacht sinks after catching fire off Spain’s Balearic Islands Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Cargo ship runs aground off Camarines Sur, Philippines
VIDEO | Cargo ship runs aground off Camarines Sur, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Greek ferry captain charged following grounding in Aegean Sea
Greek ferry captain charged following grounding in Aegean Sea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Passenger boat capsizes off Sulu, Philippines; all on board rescued
Passenger boat capsizes off Sulu, Philippines; all on board rescued Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Indonesian authorities report second fatal vessel accident off Bali in just over a month
Indonesian authorities report second fatal vessel accident off Bali in just over a month Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Evergreen ship loses 50 containers in rough seas off Peru
Evergreen ship loses 50 containers in rough seas off Peru Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Canadian tour boat grounding leaves two injured
Canadian tour boat grounding leaves two injured Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Four dead after tour boat capsizes in Romania’s Musura Bay
Four dead after tour boat capsizes in Romania’s Musura Bay Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Explosion kills three on dredger in Ukraine’s Odesa region
Explosion kills three on dredger in Ukraine’s Odesa region Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Respondents ordered to pay $1b in damages following X-Press Pearl disaster in Sri Lanka
Respondents ordered to pay $1b in damages following X-Press Pearl disaster in Sri Lanka Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Vessel collision leads to oil spill in Germany’s Cuxhaven Port
Vessel collision leads to oil spill in Germany’s Cuxhaven Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Five dead after fire erupts on ferry off North Sulawesi, Indonesia
VIDEO | Five dead after fire erupts on ferry off North Sulawesi, Indonesia Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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At least 27 killed after Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay
At least 27 killed after Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Fatigue, crew distraction cited in 2024 Mississippi River tow collision
Fatigue, crew distraction cited in 2024 Mississippi River tow collision Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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One killed, another injured following crane mishap at Indian shipyard
One killed, another injured following crane mishap at Indian shipyard Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on cruise ship while en route to Nova Scotia, Canada
Fire ignites on cruise ship while en route to Nova Scotia, Canada Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Captain feared dead after shrimp boat capsizes near Brownsville, Texas
Captain feared dead after shrimp boat capsizes near Brownsville, Texas Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Six rescued after patrol boat sinks off Lesbos, Greece
Six rescued after patrol boat sinks off Lesbos, Greece Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Sightseeing vessel loses steering control, strikes quay in central Stockholm
Sightseeing vessel loses steering control, strikes quay in central Stockholm Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Two injured after yacht catches fire in French Riviera
VIDEO | Two injured after yacht catches fire in French Riviera Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Five rescued from sinking dive tour boat off Phuket, Thailand
Five rescued from sinking dive tour boat off Phuket, Thailand Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Five rescued from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas
Five rescued from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Tanker suffers onboard explosion off western India; all 21 crew rescued
Tanker suffers onboard explosion off western India; all 21 crew rescued Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies
Samoa’s PM says HMNZS Manawanui wreck can remain where it lies Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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FSO catches fire while being dismantled in Turkey
FSO catches fire while being dismantled in Turkey Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Florida transport officials say captain’s error caused ferry strike on boarding ramp
Florida transport officials say captain’s error caused ferry strike on boarding ramp Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard reports fewest recreational boating fatalities in more than 50 years
US Coast Guard reports fewest recreational boating fatalities in more than 50 years Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali
Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Preliminary report shows timeline of Mexican Navy tall ship accident that killed two in New York City
Preliminary report shows timeline of Mexican Navy tall ship accident that killed two in New York City Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two dead, one missing missing following two separate fishing boat mishaps in Sri Lanka
Two dead, one missing missing following two separate fishing boat mishaps in Sri Lanka Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Dozens injured after yacht crashes into pier in New York City
Dozens injured after yacht crashes into pier in New York City Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Report reveals factors leading to mishap that killed deckhand on fishing vessel near Isles of Scilly
Report reveals factors leading to mishap that killed deckhand on fishing vessel near Isles of Scilly Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Pollution from sunken containership off India detected along Sri Lanka’s northern shores, local officials say
Pollution from sunken containership off India detected along Sri Lanka’s northern shores, local officials say Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Bayesian lifted from water off Sicily coast
Bayesian lifted from water off Sicily coast Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Several reported missing after boat carrying over 100 people breaks apart and sinks in northeastern India
Several reported missing after boat carrying over 100 people breaks apart and sinks in northeastern India Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Nuclear regulatory body calls on UK submarine manufacturer to comply with fire safety standards
Nuclear regulatory body calls on UK submarine manufacturer to comply with fire safety standards Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding
Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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43 rescued after ferry suffers severe flooding near Croatia’s Zadar port
43 rescued after ferry suffers severe flooding near Croatia’s Zadar port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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One dead, two injured following boat collision in southern Alabama
One dead, two injured following boat collision in southern Alabama Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Unsecured watertight doors contributed to sinking of fish tender near Kodiak, Alaska
Unsecured watertight doors contributed to sinking of fish tender near Kodiak, Alaska Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Kim Jong Un lauds restored destroyer, says more to be built
Kim Jong Un lauds restored destroyer, says more to be built Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Underwater salvage work begins on sunken containership MSC Elsa 3 off India
Underwater salvage work begins on sunken containership MSC Elsa 3 off India Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US ship repair firm Marine Hydraulics fined for fatal mishap
US ship repair firm Marine Hydraulics fined for fatal mishap Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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North Korea’s warship launched after botched first attempt, KCNA says
North Korea’s warship launched after botched first attempt, KCNA says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand accident investigators publish report on containership loss of control in Wellington Harbour
New Zealand accident investigators publish report on containership loss of control in Wellington Harbour Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Boat capsizing in Suriname leaves seven dead
Boat capsizing in Suriname leaves seven dead Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two bodies recovered following shrimp boat mishap near Everett, Washington
Two bodies recovered following shrimp boat mishap near Everett, Washington Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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India’s Kerala Government declares MSC Elsa 3 sinking a “state-specific disaster”
India’s Kerala Government declares MSC Elsa 3 sinking a “state-specific disaster” Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Three now declared dead in Chevron’s Angolan oil platform fire
Three now declared dead in Chevron’s Angolan oil platform fire Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Containers from sunken MSC Elsa 3 wash up along India’s southern coast
Containers from sunken MSC Elsa 3 wash up along India’s southern coast Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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10 missing after coal carrier sinks off Central Vietnam
10 missing after coal carrier sinks off Central Vietnam Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Containership navigator charged with negligence following grounding near houses in Northern Norway
Containership navigator charged with negligence following grounding near houses in Northern Norway Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Boat explosion in New York’s Hudson River leaves one dead, two injured
Boat explosion in New York’s Hudson River leaves one dead, two injured Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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“Serious accident” reported during launch of North Korea’s newest warship
“Serious accident” reported during launch of North Korea’s newest warship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Probe of crash of Mexican tall ship into Brooklyn Bridge centers on engine
Probe of crash of Mexican tall ship into Brooklyn Bridge centers on engine Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Australian safety investigators issue recommendations following near stranding of bulk carrier near Sydney
Australian safety investigators issue recommendations following near stranding of bulk carrier near Sydney Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Fire-damaged CLdN Ro-Ro cleared to resume operational sailings
Fire-damaged CLdN Ro-Ro cleared to resume operational sailings Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Bayesian takes another life as diver dies during preliminary salvage operations
Bayesian takes another life as diver dies during preliminary salvage operations Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump administration removes National Transportation Safety Board vice chair
Trump administration removes National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Two dead after Peruvian Navy vessel collides with Perenco oil platform in Amazon
Two dead after Peruvian Navy vessel collides with Perenco oil platform in Amazon Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Firefighting effort following deadly Iranian port blast could last 20 days, local official claims
Firefighting effort following deadly Iranian port blast could last 20 days, local official claims Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Engine failure led to fire on towboat NTSB says
Engine failure led to fire on towboat NTSB says Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Iran port blast death toll reaches 70
Iran port blast death toll reaches 70 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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F/A-18E jet falls overboard from US Navy aircraft carrier in Red Sea
F/A-18E jet falls overboard from US Navy aircraft carrier in Red Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Crane mishap kills shipyard worker in South Korea
Crane mishap kills shipyard worker in South Korea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Tanker catches fire, goes adrift in Indian Ocean off Somalia
Tanker catches fire, goes adrift in Indian Ocean off Somalia Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Fire damaged Grimaldi Con-Ro to be broken up in Turkey
Fire damaged Grimaldi Con-Ro to be broken up in Turkey Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Death toll in Congo boat fire rises to at least 148
Death toll in Congo boat fire rises to at least 148 Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Over 50 dead after river boat catches fire and capsizes in DR Congo
Over 50 dead after river boat catches fire and capsizes in DR Congo Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dredger sinks at Singapore’s Tuas Harbour
Dredger sinks at Singapore’s Tuas Harbour Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chopper in fatal NYC crash lacked flight recorders, says NTSB
Chopper in fatal NYC crash lacked flight recorders, says NTSB Reuters Go to baird maritime
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South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy
South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish shipbuilder sued over 2018 warship sinking off Norway
Spanish shipbuilder sued over 2018 warship sinking off Norway Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Crew fatigue cited in cruise ship grounding in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Crew fatigue cited in cruise ship grounding in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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NTSB: “Bank effect” and current caused tanker to strike pier in South Carolina
NTSB: “Bank effect” and current caused tanker to strike pier in South Carolina Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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One dead, 14 injured following boat collision in northeastern Brazil
One dead, 14 injured following boat collision in northeastern Brazil Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK accident investigators publish interim report on deadly ship collision in North Sea
UK accident investigators publish interim report on deadly ship collision in North Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ferry runs aground in bad weather in southeastern Taiwan
Ferry runs aground in bad weather in southeastern Taiwan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Six injured after fire ignites on Russian-flagged cargo ship off South Korea’s Gamcheon Port
Six injured after fire ignites on Russian-flagged cargo ship off South Korea’s Gamcheon Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals
Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Shipowner blames captain’s negligence for LPG carrier grounding near Pattaya, Thailand
Shipowner blames captain’s negligence for LPG carrier grounding near Pattaya, Thailand Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MSC Baltic III grounding in east Canada may require road rebuild to access site for salvage
MSC Baltic III grounding in east Canada may require road rebuild to access site for salvage Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian transport investigators publish report on loss of fishing vessel off Newfoundland
Canadian transport investigators publish report on loss of fishing vessel off Newfoundland Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy
25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia
Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fishing boat sinks after striking rocks near Cornwall, UK; both crew rescued
Fishing boat sinks after striking rocks near Cornwall, UK; both crew rescued Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia
42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Report on fatal boat capsize off Scotland highlights risks of single-handed creel fishing
Report on fatal boat capsize off Scotland highlights risks of single-handed creel fishing Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Central China vessel collision death toll reaches 11 following recovery of additional bodies
Central China vessel collision death toll reaches 11 following recovery of additional bodies Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Good Samaritan ship rescues 34 crew from burning fishing vessel off Sri Lanka
Good Samaritan ship rescues 34 crew from burning fishing vessel off Sri Lanka Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MAIB publishes report on pier strike by paddle steamer in Arran, Scotland
MAIB publishes report on pier strike by paddle steamer in Arran, Scotland Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal Thai Navy ship damaged after being rammed by illegal fishing vessel
Royal Thai Navy ship damaged after being rammed by illegal fishing vessel Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime