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Estonia's Transport Administration has announced the closure of the official ice roads to Vormsi and Kihnu for the season due to safety concerns amid rising temperatures and changing sea levels.

South Korean seafarer Lee Tae-Young received the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for rescuing 12 crew members during the sinking of the fishing vessel Geum Seong No. 135.

Following the tragic death of a Coast Guard officer, the Incheon Marine Police have imposed entry restrictions on the Yeongheungdo mudflats, leading to legal conflicts with local sea gathering enthusiasts.

Houthi rebels have announced a resumption of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns over maritime safety and global supply chains.

The Finnish Navy has issued a warning for individuals traveling on the ice, advising them to stay clear of military areas, especially during winter.

A car sank into the sea in Luoto, Finland, after the ice beneath it broke, leading to a panic situation for the driver and passenger.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after fleeing into the sea in Cabo Frio to escape charges of harassment.

A technical fault in a circuit board caused a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter to crash into the sea near Sotra on February 28, 2024, according to a report by the Norwegian Accident Investigation Authority.

A fishing vessel with six people on board experienced flooding in the sea area northeast of Syros, but all occupants are safe and no danger is reported.

Latvian authorities reported that a group wandering on a frozen Baltic Sea was rescued after drifting several kilometers due to a broken ice floe, with the aid of a lifesaving app.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated an administrative civil procedure to investigate the collision involving two barges and the container ship Seaspan Empire in Santos Port, where four crew members jumped into the sea but were not injured.

The state of Israel is slow in taking action on the erosion of chalk cliffs at the Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya, raising concerns about worsening coastal conditions.

A 16-year-old boy named Jonás drowned while swimming in a dangerous area while on vacation in Argentina.

A dead woman, whose identity is currently unknown, was found by a passing ship eight nautical miles south of Kaloi Limenes in Crete.

An icebreaker named 'Varma' successfully rescued two individuals who had been blown onto a drifting piece of ice near Plieņciems, Latvia.

The number of abandoned oil tankers and commercial vessels has surged globally, raising concerns about the conditions faced by stranded crews.

A man threatened another man who was walking his dog, ultimately throwing the dog into the sea, but the fire department rescued it.

Hydrogreen plans to lower the water level in the Gondinga hydroelectric reservoir to mitigate flood risks this spring.

Santos Port Authority is implementing a local weather and sea condition forecasting platform to enhance the efficiency and safety of port operations.

Heavily armed police responded to an incident in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, deploying a drone to aid in the situation.

Greek tugboat owners are calling for measures to ensure maritime safety following recent incidents involving disabled cruise ships.

A Singapore-flagged container ship collided with two ferries at the Port of Santos, prompting four crew members to jump overboard and swim to safety.

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 mother of former Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss has spoken out about the family's lawsuit against the club following her son’s tragic death after a training session.

Pollux Tech, a Greek deep-tech and space-tech company focused on maritime safety, has joined the European Space Agency's Business Incubator in Greece to develop innovative satellite-based technology for locating people in distress at sea.

Firefighters are conducting search operations for Douglas Martins Vargas, a 33-year-old man who fell into the sea while taking a picture at Praia da Guarita in Torres, Brazil.

The icebreaker "Varma" is actively engaged in assisting other ships navigate through ice-covered waters in the Baltic Sea, as ice conditions remain challenging.

A 'man overboard' alert caused disruption for passengers aboard the Emerald Princess cruise ship headed to Kauai, Hawaii.

A woman was rescued unconscious from the sea at Bryggen in Bergen, while a man who jumped in to help was examined at a local clinic.

Two individuals were retrieved from the water at Bryggen in Bergen, one of whom is unconscious while the other is cold but unharmed.

A woman fell into the sea in Bergen, Norway, and was rescued and taken to the hospital after initially being unconscious.

The Bunggi Punguhje ceremony, which seeks blessings for a bountiful catch and safety at sea, is set to take place in Hongdo, South Korea, on the 17th and 18th.

An ice road has been established in the Baltic Sea to help island residents reach the mainland due to ice-locked ferries, operating under strict safety regulations.

A Czech man involved in a tragic carousel ride incident during the Sea Festival in Klaipėda is currently facing trial while recovering from his own injuries.

Firefighters are searching for a 15-year-old boy who went missing in the sea at Juquehy beach, São Sebastião, Brazil.

A Fokker 50 passenger plane from StarSky Airlines made an emergency landing in the Indian Ocean shortly after taking off from Mogadishu, with all passengers surviving the incident.

A rescue operation at Stroomi beach led to the recovery of a man who had slipped into the water and subsequently drowned.

A StarSky airline plane crashed into the Indian Ocean shortly after takeoff from Somalia, with 55 passengers on board.

A teenager was rescued from the sea in Liepāja after falling through the ice on a Monday evening.

The Finnish Coast Guard warns about the dangers of moving on sea ice near shipping lanes in the Gulf of Finland as an increase in people on the ice has been observed despite ongoing commercial maritime activity.

WorkSafe WA is investigating a hotel that rented equipment to a family washed out to sea during their holiday.

The miraculous survival of the Appelbee family, who were swept out to sea, underscores the perilous conditions at Western Australia's South West beaches, prompting authorities to warn visitors about the risks of inflatable watercraft.

The UNHCR expresses deep sorrow over the recent tragic incident off the coast of Chios, where at least 15 people lost their lives and 24 others were injured, emphasizing the need for ongoing protection of human life at sea.

The Kräsul community is warning against traversing the dangerous sea ice between Estonian islands after several accidents occurred, emphasizing that the ice is not safe everywhere despite popular calls to cross it.

A 13-year-old boy named Austin Appelbee swam 2.5 miles to shore for four hours to rescue his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea, expressing his fear for their safety.

Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology highlight that current rigid safety models fail to account for the uncertainties at sea, contributing to an increase in maritime accidents despite technological advancements.

Survival experts contracted by the Australian Antarctic Program ensure safety for expeditioners in Antarctica's perilous conditions, including blizzards, crevasses, and dangerous sea ice.

A grieving mother warns other parents to be candid with their children about the dangers of water following her daughter's tragic drowning accident.

Experts from the military successfully detonated a Civil War era shell discovered by divers in Denia, Alicante, ensuring safety during the controlled explosion in the Mediterranean Sea.

Toxic tropical microalgae have been detected for the first time in the waters of the Iberian Peninsula, raising concerns for food safety due to the ongoing tropicalization process in the Mediterranean Sea.