Hong Kong court jailed a Chinese-registered tanker master for 14 months after a guilty plea over a fatal collision with a fishing boat on 17 November 2024.
Two Russian-linked sanctioned tankers were hit by blasts in the Black Sea, prompting a major emergency response from Turkish authorities. Fires broke out on both ships, but all crew were safely evacuated as officials investigated the cause.
South Korea’s Coast Guard expanded its probe into the Queen Jenuvia II grounding, targeting failures on the bridge and reviewing VTS oversight after the ferry struck an island with 267 people aboard.
A grounding near Jokdo halted the Queen Jenuvia 2’s Jeju–Mokpo voyage, leading to a full evacuation of 267 people and an investigation into navigational negligence.
The NTSB found that improper label-band placement on a single signal wire caused the Dali blackout and subsequent Key Bridge collapse, issuing 18 safety recommendations and reaffirming four urgent directives.
The NTSB will announce its final determination on the 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse on November 18, addressing electrical failures aboard the Dali and systemic U.S. bridge safety risks.
A deadly explosion on the MSC Kyparissia at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas killed three people and injured three others during cargo operations. The ship was under Maersk’s time charter and managed by Costamare.
The Philippines’ DMW confirmed a Filipino seafarer’s death aboard MV Arvia, a P&O Cruises ship, and said investigations with the UK MAIB are ongoing.
Harren Group collaborates with Orca AI to integrate AI-driven situational awareness across its fleet, improving navigational safety and efficiency.
