The Indian Embassy in Tehran has requested consular access for 16 Indians detained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The crew, apprehended while aboard the MT Valiant Roar, faces allegations of diesel smuggling, despite carrying legal fuel. Families are seeking intervention from the Delhi High Court for timely support.
Egyptian authorities rescued twelve crew members from the cargo ship Fener, which was at risk of sinking near Port Said. After encountering severe weather, the captain reported a breach and a 10-degree list. The Suez Canal Authority deployed tugboats for the operation, ensuring all crew were safely evacuated without disrupting canal traffic.
On December 18, Ukrainian drone strikes hit Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk, killing three, including two crew members of the Russian tanker Valeriy Gorchakov. Local officials managed a fire on the vessel, with no oil leakage reported. Tensions rise as both nations accuse each other of targeting civilian ships.
The Busan Coast Guard reported a violent incident involving three Vietnamese crew members aboard a Panama-registered cargo ship near Gamcheon Port. After a confrontation escalated to threats with weapons, the Coast Guard intervened. Arrest warrants were issued for assault, intimidation, and property damage, highlighting serious maritime safety concerns.
At least 18 Filipino crew members from the Carnival Sunshine were detained and deported by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Norfolk, Virginia, despite holding valid visas. Advocacy groups claim the deportation lacked due process, leading to protests demanding justice. Concerns about cruise operations and crew safety have escalated.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) removed up to 13 crew members from Victory Cruise Lines’ ships during port calls in Detroit. Reports indicate some were handcuffed, with one facing child pornography charges. The company is cooperating with authorities, raising concerns among international crew members about potential immigration sweeps.
Seventeen crew members remain missing after the MV Eternity C sank in the Red Sea. The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed that two fatalities were previously reported, but the exact death toll is unclear. Rescue operations continue, with five survivors safe and providing critical information about the incident.
Two crew members were killed in an attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity, in the Red Sea, confirmed a representative from Liberia at the International Maritime Organization. The incident marks a resurgence of assaults by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, raising concerns over the safety of seafarers in the region.
On July 7, the UAE successfully rescued 22 individuals from the British-flagged vessel Magic Seas, attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Amid challenging conditions, the UAE’s Safa Breeze responded to the distress call, ensuring all crew and security staff were safely evacuated in coordination with international maritime organizations.
Two men face charges after a maritime accident involving the Hafnia Nile and Ceres I near Pedra Branca on July 19, 2024. The collision resulted in a fire and the death of Mr. Sellakkannu Shanmugasundaram. Soosai Antony Vainer and Wickramage Viraj Amila Shavinda Perera are accused of negligence.
On June 24, an explosion at Shannon Foynes Port injured two crew members aboard the chemical tanker Bow Hercules. Occurring during routine maintenance, the blast, linked to a gas cylinder, left a 40-year-old and a 60-year-old from the Philippines with serious injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to hospitals.
The Omani Maritime Security Center successfully rescued 20 crew members from the commercial vessel Phoenix 15, which sank southeast of Salalah. The Gulf Barka intervened swiftly, highlighting the effectiveness of maritime safety protocols in the region. The incident occurred 20 nautical miles from Salalah’s coast, emphasizing the importance of immediate response.
In a dramatic rescue, all ten crew members of the Vietnamese cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were saved after it sank off Ha Tinh Province on May 25. The vessel, carrying 4,900 tons of coal, succumbed to engine failure and heavy listing, triggering a swift response from local authorities.
On Monday, the Indonesian ferry Muchlisa sank off East Kalimantan, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The incident occurred during a journey from Balikpapan to Penajam when the ferry’s engine failed, leading to hull damage. Despite grounding itself on a sandbar, it later sank offshore.
A ship collided with a windmill in the North Sea off the coast of Noord-Holland, injuring two crew members. The incident involved the Glomar Venture supply ship and occurred 24 kilometers from Callantsoog. Response teams from the coast guard and KNRM assisted in providing medical treatment and transporting the injured crew members to a hospital.
