Four seafarers were airlifted from a Greek-owned bulk carrier off Taiwan after an engine room fire left them seriously injured.
Tag: maritime incident
In the aftermath of a tragic incident on December 20th, involving a Hellenic Coast Guard…
A tanker and a cargo ship collided early Tuesday in the Kafireas Strait, south of Karystos, Greece. Despite minor structural damage, no injuries or environmental pollution were reported. Both vessels, unable to dock due to bad weather, are heading to Piraeus for inspections as authorities investigate the incident.
A passenger ship has become stuck in shallow waters near Igoumenitsa, prompting a response from the Coast Guard. The vessel is filled with passengers, and efforts are being made to resolve the situation safely
Milos, Greece - Yesterday afternoon (17/10), the Milos Port Authority received reports of an unmanned…
A cargo ship from the UAE sank off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf, prompting a rescue operation for its 30 crew members. While the cause is under investigation, rough seas and strong winds are believed to be factors.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, that it received a report of an incident at sea. The incident's location was given as 64 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen.
Eight Polish nationals were pulled to safety after their French-flagged sailboat sank in the eastern Aegean Sea. The cause of the sinking remains unclear. The incident occurred off the coast of Levitha island, prompting a swift rescue response involving air and sea resources.
A Greek Coast Guard boat pursued an inflatable dinghy close to the Turkish coast on Friday, raising concerns of a diplomatic incident between the two nations. The chase occurred in Akcabuk Bay, near Bodrum, where the dinghy, believed to be linked to human trafficking, ultimately reached shore. While the Greek Coast Guard confirmed the pursuit of a smuggling vessel, they could not verify that it extended into Turkish waters. Eyewitness accounts and ongoing territorial disputes between Greece and Turkey underscore the rising tensions in the region.
Secrecy continues to surround the salvage efforts for the Greek tanker Sounion, ablaze in the Red Sea since early September. However, signs indicate a second attempt to salvage the vessel began on Friday, September 13th, with Greek tugs dispatched to tow the tanker to a safer location.
A ferry accident at the Mykonos port on Thursday caused panic among passengers, with several suitcases and a baby stroller falling into the sea. A man holding a baby was rescued from the water by other passengers. Some passengers sustained minor injuries. The Cypriot-flagged Jumbo Jet ferry had docked but experienced issues with the catapult moving, leading to the fall. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Coast Guard, with statements from the Ministry of Shipping emphasizing the importance of safety in maritime operations.
On Wednesday, a yacht sank off the coast north of Rethymno, Crete. The lone passenger, a Dutch national, was swiftly rescued by a Coast Guard patrol boat.
The Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new type of Houthi attack involving manned small boats targeting a Greek-owned tanker, the Delta Blue, in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The attackers, using RPGs, approached the vessel about 45 nautical miles south of Mokha, but the ship and crew were unharmed. Maritime security authorities are investigating the incident, and UKMTO advises heightened vigilance for ships in the Red Sea.
A Greek-managed merchant vessel was struck by a missile 125 nautical miles east of Yemen's port of Aden. Despite initial concerns, no fires, water ingress, or oil leaks were reported, and all crew members are safe. The vessel, identified as the MV GROTON, is continuing to its next port. Earlier, U.S. Central Command announced the destruction of a Houthi missile and launcher in Yemen. If the Houthis claim responsibility, it would mark their first act since a recent retaliatory airstrike by Israel.