Incidents
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Tanker disabled by fire, Netherlands
Product tanker HAFNIA TANZANITE suffered fire in engine room, probably being under way, some 35 nm WNW of Hoek van Holland, Netherlands, early in the morning Sep 5. Fire was extinguished by Halon fire suppressing system, but tanker was disabled. She’s to be towed to port of destination Rotterdam. Was…
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Stena Scandica now safely at port in Nynäshamn
Just after 11:00 CEST Stena Scandica arrived safely and by her own power at Nynäshamn, Sweden. As a precautionary measure the vessel was escorted by a tugboat and two search and rescue crafts. The passengers have all been well taken care of, and were met by a support team from Stena…
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Iran seizes 2 U.S. sea drones : Military Friction in the Red Sea
Iran says its navy seized two American sea drones in the Red Sea before letting them go, the latest maritime incident involving the U.S. Navy’s new drone fleet in the Mideast It was not clear why Iran had detained the two US sea drons in an attempt to make a…
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Tanker on fire in Yellow sea
Fire erupted on board of tanker TIAN SHENG YOU 2, understood on cargo deck, in the morning Sep 1 in Yellow sea NE of Yantai. Tanker was en route from Huanghua Port to Lanshan, fire reportedly was caused by fire works on cargo deck. SAR ships responded, as of afternoon…
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India’s Maritime Security: Why Securing The Seas Is Priority
Maritime power plays a vital role in ensuring geopolitical stability and progression of geoeconomics, and India’s geography makes a compelling case for maritime expansion and strategic ties. Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade recently announced that India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, will be commissioned on September 2, 2022,…
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Stena Line confirms the fire on the Stena Scandica
The fire occurred at 12.29 when Stena Scandica was on route from Port of Norvik in Sweden to Port of Ventspils in Latvia, carrying 241 passengers and 58 crew. The fire was located to a truck’s cooling container on the car deck and the crew could put it out using…
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Freighter with Ukrainian grain aground in Dardanelles
Southbound general cargo ship YALIKOY ran aground off Gelibolu, northern Dardanelles, on Aug 27, while entering the Strait. The ship is en route from Ukraine (Danube, Izmail most probably) to Greece, she’s in load, grain or wheat, no doubt. Canakkale Traffic Control tug responded. Ship’s AIS off radars since Aug…
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Ferry fire, 9 missing, Philippines VIDEO
Ferry ASIA PHILIPPINES caught fire and was soon engulfed in flames at around 1730 LT Aug 26, while approaching Batangas City, Philippines, from Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. 82 people and 15 plus vehicles were on board. Philippines Coast Guard rushed to rescue, at least 73 people were rescued, 1 one them…
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Waters of the Mediterranean go by a luxury yacht to its final resting place in its depths
A luxury yacht appeared, capsized and swallowed by the water, and then took it to its final resting place in the depths of the Mediterranean, after it encountered difficulties 15 kilometers off the city of Catanzaro, capital of the Calabria region in southern Italy. And two coast guard patrols headed…
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Tragic death of 21-year old Ukrainian sailor
Ukrainian industry news outlet Seafarer News reported tragic death of a 21-year old Ukrainian seaman on board of Greek bulk carrier MELPOMENI, on Aug 18. According to the story, young seaman was working all day through under scorching sun, moving heavy weights like tools and supplies. He felt sick, and…
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