Incidents
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Legal concern over ‘pirates’ killed off Nigeria’s coast
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association has raised concern over the killing of four alleged pirates by the Danish naval forces. AFP reported that the incident occurred when the frigate Esbern Snare, which had been patrolling the area since early November, attempted to board the pirate boat, then an exchange of…
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 29th November 2021
Danish Frigate Esbern Snare responded to an MDAT-GOG warning and attempted to interdict the suspicious speed boat which had 8 suspected pirates on board. During the interdiction the Danish marines were engaged in a firefight, killing 4 pirates, wounding 1, and detaining the remaining 3. This is the first time…
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MSC container ship crashed into pier in Istanbul
Container ship MSC ALICANTE broke off her moorings and started to drift, her stern crashed into the pier, on Nov 29, at Ambarli port, Istanbul, in strong wind. As of 1230 UTC, the ship is understood to remain stuck in a pier, judging from her position. No information yet on…
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Reefer container ship ran onto a breakwater, Japan VIDEO
Reefer container ship LADY ROSEMARY ran onto breakwater in Hakata harbor while leaving Hakata, northwest Kyushu, Japan, Japan sea, at around 1500 UTC Nov 28, bound for Kobe. As of 0220 UTC, Nov 29 remained in the same position, with a tug nearby. Reefer LADY ROSEMARY is currently located at…
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Livestock carrier, illegal transporter of illegal migrants
Livestock carrier ELITA arrived at Cartagena anchorage, Spain, on Nov 12 from Libya, she was berthed on Nov 20, according to track. Later she was detained by Spanish Guardia Civil, 8 Syrians with fake papers, allegedly crew members were arrested but recently released, while Master remained in custody. He’s suspect…
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Tanker struck bulk carrier, ships remain coupled to avoid disaster, India
Product tanker ATLANTIC GRACE and bulk carrier AVIATOR collided at around 1700 UTC Nov 26 in the Gulf of Kutch, western India, while proceeding in opposite directions. Tanker bow struck bulk carrier portside in cargo holds area, and understood, the ships remained coupled, most likely to avoid mass water ingress…
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Disabled Indian bulk carrier took on tow-in English Channel, in stormy weather
Bulk carrier TBC PROGRESS suffered, understood, engine or mechanical failure 0300 UTC Nov 27 in the English Channel 26 nm north of Cherbourg, while en route from Rouen France to Las Palmas, Canary Islands. French MRCC, CROSS Joburg, was alerted and responded by scrambling helicopter and sending SAR tug ABEILLE…
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31 migrants die crossing the English Channel
London. Twenty-seven migrants and asylum seekers have reportedly lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the United Kingdom after their boat sank off the coast of Calais overnight. Seven women and three children were among the victims. French and British authorities carried out an air…
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Feeder container ship lost containers in Bay of Biscay
Container ship BALTIC FULMAR reported containers loss to regional operational center CROSS Corsen, France, Atlantic, at 0730 UTC Nov 25, in Bay of Biscay south of Brest, while en route from Dunkirk to Bilbao, Spain. 7 containers fell overboard, all 7 confirmed to be empty. Container ship continued voyage, the…
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Master of bulk carrier killed in his cabin by a cook, in the Indian ocean
Cook on board of Bangladeshi bulk carrier MEGHNA LIBERTY reportedly killed ship’s Master on Nov 20, in the Indian ocean. He gave himself up to the crew after telling them he killed Master, in Master’s cabin. Master was found in his cabin in a pool of blood. MEGHNA LIBERTY interrupted…
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