Maritime incident

MSC containership cruise ship

Cruise Ship Collision Damages Two MSC Containerships in Germany

A cruise ship collided with two MSC containerships while leaving Bremerhaven, Germany, on October 25. Strong winds linked to storm Manja affected the port at the time. NextShip reported that the incident caused damage to both cargo ships and the cruise vessel.

The 16,520-TEU MSC Victorine suffered a 10-metre tear in its hull after Mein Schiff 3 struck its stern. The impact also damaged containers and deck structures. The smaller MSC Anne F was also involved. No water entered the ships, and no injuries were reported.

Caroline Bezengi tanker

Oil Spill Fears Grow Around Grounded Russian Crude Tanker Near Oman

A tanker carrying Russian crude oil remains stranded near Oman’s Hallaniyat Islands, increasing concerns about a possible oil spill in a protected marine area.

MV Caroline Bezengi, a 159,168 DWT vessel under Western sanctions, ran aground in June after reporting an onboard explosion during a voyage from Russia to India. Satellite images taken in July appear to show oil around the ship, though Omani authorities have not officially confirmed any pollution.

MV Spil Ratna MV Meratus Kolawa Mahakam River

Containers Lost After Ship Collision on Indonesia’s Mahakam River

Several containers were lost overboard after a collision between container ship MV Spil Ratna and cargo vessel MV Meratus Kolawa on 13 May in Indonesia’s Mahakam River, The Maritime Telegraph reports.

The impact occurred in a narrow section of the river near Samarinda, damaging both vessels and knocking eight containers into the water. The drifting cargo created a navigation hazard on this busy inland shipping route.