On March 11, two bulk carriers and a container ship were attacked, leaving three seafarers missing from the Mayuree Naree, which was struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. While the crew’s safety is prioritized, the remaining members were evacuated to Oman, with rescue efforts for the trapped crew ongoing.
The Philippines has confirmed that a Filipino seafarer is missing after an attack on a tugboat near the Strait of Hormuz. The government is providing support to the family while ensuring the safety of the seafarer’s colleagues. Authorities are monitoring the well-being of 6,400 Filipino seafarers in the region.
The Indonesian foreign ministry has reported that three crew members are missing after the UAE-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 sank in the Strait of Hormuz on March 6. This incident follows a series of attacks on vessels in the region amid escalating tensions related to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
A fire on a cargo vessel off Oman left 24-year-old Indian seafarer K. Gopianan unaccounted for. In his last message, he reported the fire and that he was following the captain’s orders. Over two weeks later, his family remains frustrated by the lack of updates on search efforts.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed the family of the missing seafarer and is providing necessary support. A fact-finding investigation is underway to ensure compliance with legal obligations. State minister Sampad Chandra Swain has urged Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal to expedite rescue efforts for Mohapatra.
A 22-year-old merchant navy cadet, Sarthak Mahapatra from Bhadrak, Odisha, has gone missing from the vessel EA Jersey while on duty in Malaysian waters. Last seen on February 3, an empty cabin was discovered during a routine check. Search operations are ongoing, with his mother appealing for urgent assistance.
The search for Captain Gus Sanfilippo, his crew, and a NOAA observer, missing after the Lily Jean sank off Massachusetts, has been suspended. Despite extensive efforts covering 1,000 square miles, severe winter weather hampered rescue attempts. The fishing community mourns the loss, with Governor Maura Healy highlighting the dangers of commercial fishing.
The UK’s offshore safety regulator has determined that the death of worker Lee Hulse on the Valaris 121 rig was due to the removal of a floor grating for cleaning. This oversight exposed a fragile area, leading to Hulse’s tragic fall of over 80 feet. The investigation by HSE continues.
Four Spanish nationals are missing after a maritime accident in Selat Padar, Komodo National Park, on December 26, 2025. The motorboat Putri Sakinah GT 27 sank unexpectedly. Rescue operations continue amid challenging weather, with seven of the 11 aboard rescued, including two Spanish tourists and a tour guide.
A boat carrying Rohingya individuals from Myanmar sank near the Thai-Malaysian border, resulting in seven confirmed deaths and hundreds missing. Approximately 300 people were aboard the vessel, which departed from Rakhine state three days earlier. Search operations are ongoing, with 13 survivors rescued amid worsening conditions for the Rohingya community.
Forty-eight hours after 22-year-old Indrajith Santhosh vanished from Kerala, another tragedy struck as 35-year-old Sreerag Radhakrishnan went missing following a boat capsizing near Mozambique’s Beira Port. Among five unaccounted Indian nationals, Sreerag’s family anxiously awaits news, while search efforts are hampered by challenging sea conditions.
A search operation is underway after a crew transfer vessel capsized near Beira, Mozambique. Seven individuals are missing, while three are injured, with concerns for their survival. The vessel was transporting 21 people to the tanker Sea Quest, and ten have been rescued. Local authorities are involved in the search.
Police in Bonaire are searching for Jessica Collins, a 47-year-old American woman who did not return to her Carnival Cruise ship, the Horizon, after it docked on September 17. Though she texted a Carnival team member stating she was safe and wished to remain uncontacted, her whereabouts remain unknown.
A crew member from the Sun Princess is missing after going overboard while en route to Istanbul. The incident occurred during navigation through the Dardanelles Strait. Despite extensive search efforts, the individual has not been found. The cruise line has altered its itinerary and is supporting the crew member’s family.
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.
