Topic
maritime accident
Logistics MSC Boxship MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Deeper Off Zhoushan After Failed Refloat
The 8,401 TEU MSC Silvana VIII has sunk deeper into the water off Zhoushan, China, after attempts to refloat the grounded containership failed. Much of the vessel is now submerged, with several cargo holds and the engine room flooded, while another typhoon threatens the salvage operation.
Logistics Rescuers Scour South China Sea for Survivors After Vietnamese General Cargo Ship Sinks
The Vietnamese general cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank in severe weather near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea. A multinational rescue operation involving Chinese, Vietnamese, and Philippine assets has rescued 47 of the 62 crew members, leaving 17 missing. The vessel's cargo and destination have not been disclosed.
Logistics Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Case
The chief engineer of the containership Dali has admitted to criminal conduct under US maritime safety laws for failing to report a hazardous fuel supply arrangement. The admission is part of a deferred prosecution agreement and follows a broader federal investigation into the March 2024 allision that caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers. The case also involves criminal charges against Synergy Maritime and Synergy Marine.