Cargo Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Crew Safe
1, May 2026
A cargo vessel capsized off Surigao del Norte, Philippines, with all 32 crew rescued as authorities assess pollution risks and investigate cargo details.
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Coast Guard Probes Fatal Barge Confined Space Incident
19, March 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a fatal confined space incident aboard the barge Waynehoe near Ketchikan, Alaska. Two crewmembers died and two others were reported in stable condition after the emergency.
World Legacy Fire: One Crew Death, Passengers Safely Disembarked
23, February 2026
A crew member has died after a fire broke out on the Liberia-registered RoRo passenger ship World Legacy en route to Singapore. All 271 passengers were safely evacuated.
Salvors Complete Defueling of Grounded Defiant at San Juan Harbor Entrance
18, February 2026
Salvors removed the last recoverable fuel from grounded barge Defiant at San Juan’s harbor entrance, the Coast Guard confirmed Tuesday. A unified command is in place as removal planning continues.
Diezeborg Safeguarded After Baltic Sea Engine-Room Fire
16, February 2026
Diezeborg was secured after an engine-room fire on 14 February near Gotska Sandön. No injuries were reported, and KBV 002 Triton towed the vessel on 15 February to prevent grounding.
Boxship Sinks off Phuket After Crew Rescue
10, February 2026
All 16 crewmembers were rescued after Sealloyd Arc issued a distress call and sank off Phuket. Authorities are containing an oil slick, recovering floating containers, and planning salvage.
Turkey Acts After Black Sea–Damaged Ship Runs Aground
4, February 2026
The cargo ship Razouk, previously damaged in a reported Black Sea attack, grounded near the Bosphorus on 1 February 2026. Turkey’s coastal safety authority evacuated the captain on 3 February.
Seaways Kenosha Rescues 27 from Fishing Vessel Fire
3, February 2026
Tanker Seaways Kenosha rescued 27 mariners after Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel La Pena caught fire and sank in a remote eastern Pacific area.
Winter Storms Deepen Hull Cracking on MSC Baltic III
3, February 2026
Late-January storms worsened cracking and buckling on the grounded MSC Baltic III near Lark Harbor, Newfoundland. Salvors found heavy icing; nearly 1,700 tonnes of fuel and most containers were removed.
