Flashback in maritime History: Sea Diamond sinking at Santorini 5 April 2007
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The cruise ship, owned by Louis Hellenic Cruises, sank on April 5 2007 after ramming a reef near the Aegean island of Santorini with 1,195 passengers and 391 crew on board. All onboard were safely evacuated except a French man, Jean Christophe Allain (age
Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of RMS Atlantic, on 1 April 1873 (video)
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) RMS Atlantic was a transatlantic ocean liner of the White Star Line that operated between Liverpool, United Kingdom, and New York City, United States. During the ship’s 19th voyage, on 1 April 1873, it ran onto rocks and sank off the coast of Nova Scotia,
Suez Canal Authority refloats grounded bulk carrier in swift salvage operation
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has successfully refloated the bulk carrier XIN TAIN YUAN after it ran aground due to a rudder failure while transiting the Suez Canal. The vessel, sailing under the Panama flag, was part of the northbound convoy traveling from Denmark to Singapore.
Damen and Alewijnse unveil a next generation of offshore support tugs
With the demand for powerful offshore support tugs continuing to grow, Damen and Alewijnse are contributing to increasing supply with the construction of two new multi-purpose vessels. Combining towing, pushing and offshore support capabilities, the tugs are being built in…
Libya Confirms ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage Has Failed and Vessel Out of Control at Sea Near Malta SAR Zone
The liquefied natural gas carrier Arctic Metagaz is “completely out of control at sea” in the Mediterranean after a towing attempt collapsed at around 0400 local time on April 2 due to severe weather, according to an urgent notice issued by Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport…
Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of SS STELLA 30 Mar 1899 (video)
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) On 30 March 1899, the ill-fated S.S. Stella left Southampton for a Channel crossing to Guernsey. Fifteen miles from St. Peter Port in deep fog, travelling at nearly top speed, she struck the Casquets reef, and sank within 10 minutes. Of the 190 on board,…
Flashback in maritime history: EXXON VALDEZ oil spill 24 Mar 1989 (video)
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) On 24 March 1989, the single-hull tanker EXXON VALDEZ was departing the Port of Valdez, Alaska with a full load of North Slope crude oil (approximately 1.26 million barrels) destined for Long Beach when it grounded on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound.…
Vacancy for a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
# Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents Vacancy at MAIB The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has announced a vacancy for the position of Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. This senior role represents a key opportunity within the UK’s independent maritime safety investigator, which operates under the Department for Transport. The appointment underscores the […]
Rob Loder appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
# Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents Rob Loder has been appointed as Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, taking on a leadership role at the United Kingdom’s marine accident investigation body. The position places him at the helm of investigations into significant maritime incidents affecting British vessels and those operating in UK waters. The Chief Inspector […]
Safety bulletin 1/2026 (video) published
# Safety Bulletin 1/2026 Published The Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released safety bulletin 1/2026, accompanied by supporting video material, as part of its ongoing effort to disseminate lessons learned from maritime incidents. The bulletin represents the MAIB’s commitment to translating accident investigations into actionable safety guidance for the maritime community. Safety bulletins are […]