A 20-ton purse seine fishing vessel sank off Busan after colliding with a 196-ton carrier ship early on the 7th. Fortunately, all five crew members of Hwachang No. 27 were safely evacuated. However, the incident caused a diesel leak, raising environmental concerns. The Ulsan Coast Guard is investigating.
Authorities in Andros have detained the captain and watch officer of the Turkish freighter Corsage C, which sank off the northern coast. Fortunately, all crew members survived. The vessel was en route from Croatia to Ukraine when it struck rocks. Investigations into negligence and environmental protection efforts are ongoing.
A cargo ship, Volgo-Balt, sank in the Sea of Azov after an attack by Ukrainian drones, leaving one dead and two missing. The crew reached shore, but details emerged only later. Authorities condemned the incident as a terrorist act, emphasizing prior Ukrainian attacks on merchant vessels in neutral waters.
On March 13, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center received an alert regarding the Truong Hung 268, which…
A fishing vessel named Sea Princess caught fire and sank off the coast of Mumbai on March 8, injuring one crew member. All seven aboard were safely evacuated as local fishing boats and the Indian Coast Guard responded to the emergency. An investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has called for a thorough investigation into the sinking of the UAE-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 in the Strait of Hormuz, where three Indonesian crew members are missing. Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang confirmed collaboration with local authorities and emphasized the importance of safety for Indonesian nationals 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.
The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian LNG tanker, sank in the Mediterranean after reportedly being attacked by Ukrainian drones from Libya. The vessel, which had caught fire a day earlier, experienced explosions before submerging completely. All 30 crew members were rescued, while Russia condemned the incident as international terrorism.
Two merchant vessels and a fishing boat are aiding the South African Maritime Safety Authority in the search for missing crew members from the tugboat Leo, which sank overnight. Of the 18 crew members, 12 were rescued, one confirmed dead, and five remain unaccounted for amid challenging sea conditions.
The Philippine Coast Guard has located the sunken ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 near Basilan, allowing for potential recovery of human remains and insights into its capsizing. The confirmed death toll has risen to 43, with investigations into the shipowner’s operations and possible unregistered passengers complicating the situation further.
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 Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released findings on the sinking of the trawler Opportune off Scotland’s coast. The vessel, which sank on March 24, 2024, experienced rapid flooding likely due to aging seawater pipework. Key safety issues were identified, prompting calls for updated guidelines and improved crew training.
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.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released a report on the tragic sinking of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia near the Falkland Islands, resulting in 13 fatalities. The investigation identified a malfunctioning shell door as the primary cause, allowing water to flood the trawler and lead to its eventual sinking.
On Monday, a Frontex vessel sank off Lesvos during a search for migrants after their boat from Turkey encountered difficulties. Rough seas caused the patrol boat to strike a rock, leading to flooding. Six crew members were rescued, while authorities continue to search for four missing individuals. An investigation is underway.
