Tag: Accident
12 Crew Missing in Bulk Carrier Hit & Run Case
A recently published article in the Maritime Bulletin brings out the actual state of the hit and run case by vessel in Mindanao, Philippines.
What...
Suspended Load Falls on Deck Injuring Crewmen
A recently published report in the Marine Accident Investigation Branch reveals an unexpected accident, its outcomes and precautions that should be followed in a...
Containers Lost in Rough Sea!
A container ship in an unexpected turn of events reportedly lost 3 containers due to rough sea conditions, reports a recently published article in...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Explosion Puts Firefighters Life at Risk
Late Sunday night, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department released a video showing an explosion aboard the 600-foot Norwegian cargo ship called Höegh Xiamen.
The video,...
[Watch] Crew Member Medevaced After Engine Room Explosion
The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a crew member of a Maersk containership who sustained burns in some kind of engine room explosion approximately 275...
Fire Onboard Puts Ship in Trouble But Crew Members Safe
FPSO TERRA NOVA, positioned E off Newfoundland and Labrador in the Atlantic, suffered fire on board either early May 30 or late May 29.
What...
Poor On Board Safety Measures Crushes Master To Death
The master of Cherry Sand was crushed between the dredger and the jetty.
It happened when he fell while attempting to step ashore...
Cargo Ship Rams Into The Lock’s Gate Causing Serious Damage!
A general cargo ship rammed into the Lock's gate while entering Kiel Canal in Brunsbuettel, in the evening May 17.
Both the ship and...
Wood Chips Carrier Re-floated After Unprecedented Grounding!
A wood chips carrier runs aground at night, May 9 in Corral Bay, Chile.
The carrier SURABAYA EXPRESS was refloated with tug assistance...
Crewmen Airlifted To Hospital Following Fatal Onboard Accident
According to an article published in IOL, five crewmen aboard a heavy lift vessel en route to Durban had to be airlifted to the...