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The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is set to investigate the operational circumstances surrounding two ships involved in a fatal accident off the coast of Henoko, Okinawa, where two people died.

Two people died after two small boats capsized off the coast of Henoko, Okinawa, with a crew member expressing feeling responsible for the incident.

The article reports on the recovery of Estonian border guards who were involved in a serious accident during a Frontex joint operation near Megisti Island in Greece.

A serious incident involving a smoldering aluminum cargo on the Silja Serenade has led to an investigation due to the risk of a larger accident.

The Finnish Accident Investigation Agency is launching a safety investigation into a dangerous situation that occurred on the Silja Serenade cruise ship on March 2.

A Nigerian tugboat capsized off the South African coast, resulting in one confirmed death and 12 rescued, with five crew members still missing.

A journalist recounts a shipwreck incident in the Galápagos where none of the passengers wore life jackets, raising concerns about safety regulations.

A vessel nearly capsized after colliding with an unmarked buoy at the port of Vila Arigó in Santarém, Brazil.

The family of deceased officer Lee Jae-seok has filed a lawsuit against former Coast Guard Chief Kim Yong-jin and three others for violating workplace safety laws following Lee's tragic death during a rescue operation.

A boat crash in Rio Grande, Brazil, resulted in six fatalities, including the pilot, due to the vessel being overloaded beyond its maximum capacity of eight people.

The Spanish government has approved the establishment of an independent authority to investigate transportation accidents during a significant railway accident inquiry.

A fatal accident occurred on the Norwegian bulk carrier Spar Scorpio near Malta last week, resulting in the death of an Indian national who fell overboard and has not yet been found.

A tragic boat accident on the Grande River claimed the lives of six individuals, including a mother celebrating her birthday and her young son, highlighting the need for stricter maritime regulations.

A tragic incident where a mother and her four-year-old son died a day before her birthday is highlighted, along with various other stories from Brazil, including security concerns at a Trump resort, concerning content on TikTok, a maritime accident off the coast of São Paulo, and events celebrating Carnival.

Six people died after a boat collided with a pier on the border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

A collision between a speedboat and a dinghy in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, resulted in ten injuries, all of whom were reported to be in stable condition.

A deck officer from a cargo ship involved in a collision off the coast of Toba, Mie, has been arrested on charges of negligent homicide and endangerment.

A nationwide 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) on February 28 commemorates the victims of a tragic railway accident in Tempi.

The Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) will hold a 24-hour nationwide strike on February 28, 2026, to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

The article covers the highlights of Day 2 of the Rio Carnival, along with several significant news events including a maritime accident and a tragic road collision.

Footage captured at the Port of Santos reveals four crew members jumping into the sea just seconds before their ferry was struck by a Singaporean container ship.

The Galeb, a ship once used by Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Tito, was recently damaged in a maritime accident at the Rijeka port, raising concerns about the costs of its restoration and its historical significance.

The ship Galeb, historically used by communist dictator Josip Broz Tito, was damaged in a maritime accident in Rijeka's port when a cargo ship lost propulsion and collided with it, but there were no injuries or marine pollution reported.

Relatives of a Lithuanian sailor who died in a boat accident are appealing for financial assistance to repatriate the body, as the costs are prohibitively high.

The family of a deceased man is seeking financial assistance for the repatriation of his body from the Green Cape to Lithuania following his tragic death in a maritime accident.

A Moroccan man has been remanded in custody for allegedly being the driver of a vessel involved in a collision that resulted in 15 deaths off the coast of Chios, Greece.

An airlift operation has begun to transport six injured children from Chios to Athens following a tragic accident at sea.

A judge in London's Central Criminal Court sentenced Vladimir Motin to six years for causing the death of Filipino sailor Mark Angelo Pernia due to gross negligence.

Vladimir Motin, the captain of a container vessel, has been sentenced to six years in prison after causing a fatal collision with a US oil tanker in the North Sea due to gross negligence.

The High Court will deliberate on a case concerning the liability of the cement carrier MV Goliath for sinking two tugboats and damaging a wharf in Tasmania, with TasPorts seeking $22 million in compensation.

Sailor Icles Silva Fernandes, 53, was electrocuted while cleaning a hotel boat in Pantanal, leaving behind a wife and three children.

A large search and rescue operation is ongoing off the coast of Myrsinidi in Chios following a tragic maritime accident that resulted in 15 deaths and numerous injuries, including children.

A tragic day dawns in the Eastern Aegean as search efforts for missing persons continue after a maritime accident involving a coast guard vessel and a refugee-laden boat near Chios.