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British-flagged cargo ship Verity sinks in North Sea after collision with bulk carrier Polesie; P&O cruise ship Iona joins search for 'several missing'

A British cargo ship has sunk after it collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the German coast this morning, with several people still missing as rescuers desperately search for survivors. British-flagged vessel Verity collided with …
Oct 24, 2023 / Accidents

NYK PCTC Rescues Sailors in the Red Sea

Orion Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) owned by NYK, rescued eight sailors at approximately 0:30 a.m. (local time) on October 6, 2022 from a container ship that had caught fire. Orion Leader was sailing in the Red Sea from Laem Chabang, …
Oct 13, 2022 / Accidents

China Rescues 4 Crewmembers, Recovers 12 Bodies in Search After Wind Ship Sinks (Video)

Chinese officials reported that the chances are growing slim for finding additional survivors from an engineering vessel that was supporting the offshore wind farms near Hong Kong when a typhoon ripped through the area on Saturday, July 2. In a press …
Jul 5, 2022 / Accidents

Chartwell Marine and Zelim develop world’s first unmanned rescue vessel to save lives in offshore wind

Zelim, a start-up developing a complete lifesaving system for offshore energy, has partnered with pioneering naval architect Chartwell Marine to deliver a first in class remotely operated rescue vessel. The ‘Survivor Class’ vessel will be the …
Sep 21, 2021 / Vessels

US Coast Guard rescues 15 mariners off Hawaii

US Coast Guard crews rescued 15 mariners aboard the disabled 72-foot sailing vessel Lucky, 26-miles east of Makapu’u Point, Oahu, Saturday.The Lucky was adrift due to a disabled rudder and crews aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) …
Jul 26, 2021 / Accidents

Palau-flagged cargo ship ARVIN sinks in Black Sea, off Turkey

A Palau-flagged freight ship has sunk off the coast of Turkey's Black Sea province of Bartin, killing two crew members, the coast guard said on Sunday, adding that search and rescue operations for more crew members were continuing. Caption: General …
Jan 18, 2021 / Accidents

Esvagt Njord rescues seven injured fishermen

‘Esvagt Njord’ came to the rescue of seven injured fishermen last Tuesday. Swift action and resolute efforts from the ESVAGT crew and a good cooperation with Equinor's medic and technicians made a big difference.Last Tuesday, the crew of ‘Esvagt …
Dec 24, 2020 / Accidents

USCG coordinates rescue of 18 near Galapagos Islands

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) coordinated the rescue of 18 Ecuadorians after their 72-foot commercial fishing vessel sank Friday approximately 350 miles north of the Galapagos Islands.Eleventh Coast Guard District watchstanders received an alert from …
Dec 7, 2020 / Accidents

Chinese rescue and salvage company Lianyungang Dali Underwater Engineering wins deal for Wakashio’s stern removal

Chinese rescue and salvage company Lianyungang Dali Underwater Engineering has won a contract to remove the stern section of the Wakashio bulker from a reef off Mauritius’ coast. Image courtesy: Mobilisation Nationale Wakashio The salvage firm is …
Nov 13, 2020 / Curious

China’s first hybrid-electric rescue vessel relies on ABB technology for safety and sustainability

The newbuilt vessel, Shenhai 01, features a full scope of ABB’s electric, digital and connected solutions that help support sustainable operations and enhance safety and efficiencyThe first Chinese-built hybrid emergency rescue vessel is powered by …
Sep 10, 2020 / Vessels