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Rescue at Sea: 22 Crewmembers Saved After COSCO Car Carrier Fire Off Costa Rica
world15 days ago

Rescue at Sea: 22 Crewmembers Saved After COSCO Car Carrier Fire Off Costa Rica

A COSCO car carrier Min Jiang Kou suffered an engine-room fire about 600 nautical miles southeast of Costa Rica while en route from Tianjin to Manta, Ecuador. As smoke worsened, the crew abandoned to lifeboats and were rescued by two merchant ships, Jin Hai Ping and Degu, by Friday afternoon; all 22 crewmembers were brought aboard and will be delivered to shore in Akita, Japan, with the vessel coordinating with Resolve Marine for safe recovery. The incident underscores international cooperation in lifesaving at sea.

via The Maritime Executive|
#coast-guard#cosco#engine-fire
Old Bulker Breaks Apart and Sinks Near Bandar Abbas
world1 month ago

Old Bulker Breaks Apart and Sinks Near Bandar Abbas

An aging bulk carrier, Luni (IMO 9070711) of 43,000 dwt, split in two and partially sank at an anchorage off Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz after hull damage—likely from a collision or explosion—leaving the bow and stern protruding above the water. The 32-year-old vessel, flagged in St. Kitts and operated by a Turkish firm with Syrian owners, has a history of port-state deficiencies; no authoritative cause has been released and there is no confirmed link to ongoing hostilities or U.S. strikes in the area.

via The Maritime Executive|
#iran#maritime#shipping
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel, curbing Moscow's oil revenue
world2 months ago

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel, curbing Moscow's oil revenue

British forces intercepted and seized the Cameroon-flagged shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation, marking the first detention of a Russian-linked vessel by the UK since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine; the tanker will be moved to the south coast for monitoring under UN maritime law as Europe steps up sanctions to choke Moscow’s oil revenue.

via politico.eu|
#maritime#oil#russia
Delay in Evacuation After Indian Sailor's Death Off Oman Draws Repatriation Plea
world2 months ago

Delay in Evacuation After Indian Sailor's Death Off Oman Draws Repatriation Plea

An Indian Second Officer, Nishanth Uirthanathan, died June 11 aboard MT Celestial off the Oman coast; his body has remained onboard for more than two days with makeshift refrigeration as the Forward Seamen's Union of India alleges medical evacuation was delayed due to regional tensions, prompting calls for body preservation, repatriation, and a full investigation.

via The Times of India|
#india#maritime#oman
Ukraine strikes five Russian cargo ships tied to military logistics as Azerbaijan reports drone-attack deaths
world2 months ago

Ukraine strikes five Russian cargo ships tied to military logistics as Azerbaijan reports drone-attack deaths

Ukraine said its drones hit five Russian cargo vessels used to support Moscow’s military logistics, with strikes near Berdiansk, Yalta, and Mariupol. Separately, Azerbaijan reported that a drone attack killed five Azerbaijani citizens aboard two foreign-flagged ships, Natra and Zirkon, which were carrying grain from Turkey to Rostov‑on‑Don; the ships were Belize- and Palau-flagged, respectively, and it’s unclear who conducted the attack.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#azerbaijan#drones#maritime
Sea‑Hidden Crusader Sword Unearthed by a Grad Student Off Israel
archaeology5 months ago

Sea‑Hidden Crusader Sword Unearthed by a Grad Student Off Israel

A 12th‑century Crusader sword was spotted protruding from the seabed off Israel by a graduate student in maritime archaeology. A hospital CT scan confirmed its one‑handed design and Crusader origin, and the Israel Antiquities Authority approved its excavation, a finding that adds rare insight into Crusader presence and medieval maritime warfare along the Mediterranean coast.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#crusades#israel
China's Largest Naval Deployment Near Taiwan in Decades Raises Tensions
world-news1 year ago

China's Largest Naval Deployment Near Taiwan in Decades Raises Tensions

Taiwan's Defense Ministry reports that China has deployed its largest maritime force in decades around Taiwan and the Western Pacific, following unofficial visits by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to the US. This deployment, which includes numerous naval and coast guard vessels, is seen as a response to perceived violations of China's sovereignty and could potentially block external forces in the event of a conflict. The move comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan's sovereignty and recent US arms sales to the island.

via CNN|
#china#diplomacy#maritime
"Sailor's Ordeal Exposes Rising Shipowner Abandonment"
world-news2 years ago

"Sailor's Ordeal Exposes Rising Shipowner Abandonment"

Abdul Nasser Saleh's near-decade ordeal on an abandoned cargo ship in the Red Sea highlights a growing global issue of shipowner abandonment. Over 2,000 seafarers on 150 ships were left stranded last year, the highest number since the UN began tracking such cases. Rising costs and logistical challenges have exacerbated the problem, with many shipowners abandoning crews without pay or basic supplies. Despite international regulations, enforcement is weak, leaving many sailors in dire situations. Saleh's case, resolved after significant delays, underscores the systemic failures in maritime oversight.

via The Associated Press|
#abandonment#maritime#saudi-arabia