Bath, United Kingdom – A Royal Navy veteran, Stan Ford, now 99 years old, vividly recalls the harrowing experience of being thrown overboard from his ship following an explosion that tragically claimed the lives of 31 crew members just weeks after D-Day. Serving on HMS Fratton, stationed off Selsey Bill on the south coast of … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – After more than six weeks since the destructive incident involving the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Dali container ship has been successfully freed from the remnants of the collapsed bridge. Authorities called in explosives experts from the U.S. Army to carry out a controlled detonation to dislodge a section of … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – The sound of explosives echoed across the city of Baltimore on Monday as crews initiated a carefully planned demolition of a collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marking a significant step towards freeing the Dali container ship from its entrapment amidst the wreckage. The controlled detonation sent mangled steel trusses … Read more
Dubai, UAE: A merchant ship passing through the Gulf of Aden off Yemen recently reported two explosions in close proximity, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The vessel and its crew are reported safe, with authorities currently investigating the incident. This comes as tensions rise in the region due to a series of … Read more
Jerusalem – An explosion near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has raised concerns of a potential new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, threatening international trade through the crucial waterway. According to reports from the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, the blast occurred some 130 kilometers southeast of Djibouti in the Gulf of … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine – In a recent incident, the Ukrainian Navy reportedly struck a ship in occupied Sevastopol, resulting in damage to the Kommuna, a salvage ship. The extent of the damage remains unclear. The incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia in the region. According to Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk, the strike … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Residents in Baltimore remained on edge following a major incident involving a container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing chaos in one of the busiest commercial harbors in the US. The vessel lost power and struck the bridge despite desperate attempts to avoid the crash, leading to widespread speculation … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Emergency response teams rushed to the scene at Baltimore’s Key Bridge after a ship collision caused a section of the bridge to collapse. Authorities expressed concern over potential casualties as they worked to assess the extent of the damage. The incident unfolded in the midst of heavy traffic, creating chaos and drawing … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Emergency services are actively searching for at least seven individuals following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by a container ship. The incident has been labeled as a “developing mass casualty event” by authorities. The catastrophic event took place at around 1:30 a.m. when a large vessel … Read more
Seattle, Washington – Two crew members of a Holland America cruise ship tragically lost their lives due to a steam explosion in the engine room while the vessel was docked near the Bahamas. Maritime lawyer Jim Walker identified the victims as engineer Joseph Terrado and wiper Wawan Gusnawan, who were fatally injured in the incident … Read more