#maritime-safety

#maritime-safety

An inquisitive humpback whale wandering into Sydney Harbour has caused navigational challenges for ferries and vessels, as it explored the famous harbour.

The ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank nearly 30 minutes after departing from East Java's Ketapang port, leading to the search for 43 missing persons.

The capsize of the Admarine 12 oil-drilling ship in the Gulf of Suez has resulted in four confirmed fatalities and another four individuals reported missing.

The Indian Coast Guard successfully deployed four vessels to rescue crew members from the burning Singapore-flagged container ship Wan Hai 503, approximately 144 kilometers off Kerala.

The crew of the Morning Midas abandoned ship off Alaska after a fire broke out, threatening cargo including electric vehicles, with no reported injuries.

Panic erupted on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla after a drone was spotted overhead, pushing the crew to send a distress signal as they sailed beyond Greek waters.

The scaffolding around the Charing Cross railway bridge has two bales of hay added due to an ancient law requiring them when bridge headroom is reduced.

Thirty-two people were rescued from a sinking yacht off Miami Beach this weekend, with agencies working together to ensure no injuries were reported.

The Clearwater ferry was adrift following a collision with a private boat, leading to one death and ten injuries, as documented in a dramatic mayday call.

The incident occurred 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East, prompting a swift response from the Irish Coast Guard and various rescue resources.

Forecasters have warned that New York will face hazardous weather conditions this week, resulting in a chillier start and potential risks for mariners at sea.

In a tragic incident near Hurghada, Egypt, the Sindbad submarine sank during a sightseeing tour, leaving six tourists dead and numerous injured.

A snorkelling boat carrying 13, including 11 Australians, capsized in rough seas off Bali, resulting in one death and injuries to two others.

The captain of the Russian container ship, Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a tragic collision with a US oil tanker that resulted in a crewmember's death.

Aurimas Mockus initiated a distress call while attempting to row from San Diego to Brisbane as fierce winds and heavy seas posed significant threats to his safety.