‘We’ll never know why’: Former CEO recalls fatal B.C. ferry sinking 20 years later
Former BC Ferries CEO David Hahn reflects on the tragic sinking of the Queen of the North ferry, which occurred 20 years ago, resulting in the loss of two lives.
‘Distraction leads to collision with uninhabited island’: 47 passengers injured, and the captain of the ferry heading to Mokpo receives suspended sentence
The captain and crew of a passenger ferry that collided with an uninhabited island, injuring 47 passengers, have received suspended prison sentences for their negligence.
Rescue Boat Called for Mechanical Failure
The Þorbjörn rescue team was deployed to assist a boat with a broken gear near Grindavík.
Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
The Samoan government is intensifying surveillance around the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui due to illegal diving and safety concerns following the ship's sinking.
Swedish Coast Guard stops a ship in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Coast Guard, aided by special police forces, detained a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea that is allegedly linked to Ukrainian sanction violations.
Tank ship grounded in Bamble – no risk of leakage
A tanker went aground near Langøya in Bamble, Norway, but authorities have confirmed there is no leakage risk after the ship was successfully freed.
Shark attack off Queensland island leaves snorkeller wounded
A shark attack off Lady Elliott Island has left a man in his 50s wounded with significant injuries to his arm and minor injuries to his abdomen and hand.
UKMTO: Risk of Interference in Navigation from Increased Military Activity
The UKMTO has issued a warning to the international shipping community about growing threats to marine safety in critical Middle Eastern regions due to heightened military activities.
A fuel leak detected near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
A fuel leak has been confirmed at the port of Malmö where the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is docked, prompting an investigation by Swedish coast guards.
Fatal accident on Norwegian-owned ship in the Mediterranean
A man lost his life after falling overboard from the Norwegian bulk carrier Spar Scorpio off the coast of Malta last week, and he has not yet been found.
In 2025, there were about a hundred shark attacks, including one in the Canary Islands, and 12 deaths from bites
In 2025, there were approximately one hundred recorded shark attacks globally, including a notable incident in the Canary Islands, resulting in twelve fatalities.
Unprovoked shark attacks up sharply in 2025, with 12 human deaths worldwide
In 2025, unprovoked shark attacks rose significantly, leading to 12 human fatalities globally, with Florida remaining the shark bite capital of the world.
Young woman who went diving in Puerto Madryn and disappeared identified
A 23-year-old woman named Sofía Devries has been missing since her diving activity in Puerto Madryn, Argentina.
Shark alert hits Ibiza as image captures predator circling marina
A shark was spotted circling in the Marina Botafoc in Ibiza, leading to a shark alert in the popular holiday destination.
Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts
The U.S. Coast Guard has identified seven victims from the Gloucester commercial fishing boat, Lily Jean, that sank 25 miles off Cape Ann.