On May 18, 2025, the Mexican navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, tragically collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and 19 injuries. Shortly after departing from a Manhattan pier, the ship experienced a mechanical issue, leading to chaos as crew members hung from crossbeams, captured in viral video footage.
On April 25, 2025, the container vessel KMTC Surabaya collided with the bulk carrier Glengyle on the Saigon–Vung Tau waterway in Vietnam, resulting in significant damage and an oil spill into the Long Tau River. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and shipping operations remained unaffected.
An interim factfinding report on the allision involving the boxship Maersk Shekou at Fremantle last year revealed a miscommunication between the helmsman and pilots. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 22, 2024, as Maersk Shekou entered Fremantle’s harbor with two pilots on board.
According to a report, the Solong departed from Grangemouth in Scotland carrying various products, including some designated as dangerous, en route to Rotterdam. The collision with the Stena Immaculate occurred the next day, with the Solong traveling at a speed of 16 knots. Both vessels lacked a dedicated lookout on the bridge, contributing to the incident.
Last weekend, a tragic collision occurred near Ningbo port complex involving a containership and a dry bulk carrier. One seafarer lost their life, and three others were injured. The containership was departing with 934 TEU while the bulker sank in just five minutes. Investigations are ongoing as the company mourns the loss and focuses on growth.
The National Transportation Safety Board found that a towboat mate’s failure to account for the width of a crane led to a collision at North Charleston Terminal. The mate attempted to pass a dredge in a narrow space, resulting in the towboat’s crane barge hitting the STS crane’s boom. This mistake cost $4.5 million in repairs.
The Philippines Coast Guard rescued six crewmembers and recovered two bodies, including the captain, after a bulker ran over a tugboat’s towline. The incident near Maasim, Sarangani Province, involved the Chinese-owned bulker Universe Kiza and the Philippine-registered tug Sadong 33. Charges are being prepared against the bulker’s master and crew.
Stena Bulk, owner of the Stena Immaculate oil tanker, is collaborating with Crowley and U.K. agencies after a collision with the container ship Solong. Salvage experts are assessing the damage, with only one cargo tank and one ballast tank affected. Despite losing Jet A-1 fuel, the crew’s quick actions limited further damage.
The British police have extended the questioning period for the 59-year-old Russian captain of a container ship involved in a collision with a US tanker in the North Sea. The captain of Vessel Solong has been in police custody, which resulted in the death of a crew member and the rescue of 36 other crew members.
The captain of the container ship Single faced charges of gross negligence after colliding with an oil tanker, causing casualties. Vladimir Motin from St. Petersburg was blamed for the incident off East Yorkshire. The collision involved the Single and Stena Flawless, prompting an emergency response and loss of crew. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes.
Newly released video footage from advanced AI-powered cameras sheds light on the collision between the MV Solong and the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate. The videos show the moment of impact, highlighting the dense fog that obstructed visibility. Orca AI’s CEO stressed the importance of AI in enhancing maritime safety and preventing similar accidents.
The British police arrested the Russian captain of the Solong freight ship for suspected negligence in the collision with the US oil tanker Stena Mackinaw. Concerns about environmental damage are high as the tanker leaked jet fuel. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident and prevent further harm to the region.
The North Sea incident continues to unfold, with one seafarer arrested for gross negligence manslaughter. The missing crew member of the “Solong” vessel is presumed deceased, while survivors receive support. Investigations by the MAIB and Humberside Police are ongoing, with collaboration from US and Portuguese authorities to determine the cause of the collision.
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) recently addressed the collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate in the UK. The incident, involving a tanker carrying jet fuel, is not covered by the 1992 Conventions. The IOPC Funds cannot intervene due to the non-persistent oil classification.
A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off the coast of Hull, England, causing both vessels to catch fire. Video footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the ships. Fortunately, all 37 crew members on board were safe, with one individual hospitalized.
