Ukraine’s Danube River ports have become key arteries for grain exports. But threats from Russia and costly delays have made some shippers rethink their operations in the Black Sea.
Tag: Maritime Accidents and Safety
4 Australians Are Rescued After 36 Hours on Surfboards at Sea
The Australians and two members of their boat’s Indonesian crew were found after an extensive search off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. A third crew member is still missing.
More than 60 Feared Dead After Boat Accident Off Cape Verde
The vessel carrying mostly Senegalese nationals was found off the coast of the West African archipelago. Thirty-eight people survived.
South Korean Ferry Disaster Figure Yoo Hyuk-kee Is Extradited
Yoo Hyuk-kee’s family company ran the Sewol ferry, whose sinking off the South Korean coast left hundreds dead. Prosecutors have charged Mr. Yoo, a U.S. resident, with embezzlement.
Missing Sailor Donald Lawson’s Boat Is Found Off the Mexican Coast
Donald Lawson, 41, of Baltimore was training for a solo sailing trip around the world when he left Acapulco on July 5. His capsized boat, the Defiant, was found in the Pacific on July 24.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging
The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died.
1 Dead and 22 Injured in Cargo Ship Fire Off the Netherlands
The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 vehicles near the Dutch island of Ameland in the North Sea when the fire was reported late Tuesday, officials said.
Indonesia Boat Accident Leaves at Least 15 Dead
Most passengers traveling on the overcrowded boat survived Monday’s accident off the island of Sulawesi.
Titan Submersible Operator, OceanGate, Suspends Operations
The company made the announcement weeks after a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic presumably imploded, killing five people.
Everyone Knew the Migrant Ship Was Doomed. No One Helped.
Satellite imagery, sealed court documents and interviews with survivors suggest that hundreds of deaths were preventable.