Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
At least 13 people have died after an Indian naval speedboat lost control and collided with a passenger ferry off Mumbai’s coast, according to a navy spokesperson. Among the deceased are three navy personnel. More than 100 passengers were rescued from the water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members aboard were severely damaged in the Black Sea during a storm, resulting in an oil spill, Russian authorities have reported. Footage released by Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office shows one tanker, reportedly split in half and sinking, with oil streaks visible on the water’s surface. The other … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the boat accident that occurred in Kogi State on Friday, which is feared to have claimed the lives of many passengers. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the IGP had tasked the Force Marine Officer with leading … Read more
Egyptian rescue teams recovered four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a search operation in the Red Sea after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday. As of Tuesday evening, a total of 33 people had been rescued, but seven remained missing. The identities of the victims have not been publicly disclosed, … Read more
Egyptian authorities have reported that 28 people have been rescued while 17 remain missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea. The distress signal from the vessel, Sea Story, was received at 5:30 am local time (03:30 GMT) on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has launched the third edition of the French-supported maritime exercise, Crocodile Lift, designed to enhance skills in amphibious operations. Representing Vice Admiral Ogalla at the event was the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Admiral Shehu Gombe. The event was held on Saturday … Read more
The team searching the Atlantic Ocean off Bonny Finima’s coast has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5N BQG, which crashed on October 24, 2024. Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, announced that the recovery team included the … Read more
A mild drama unfolded in the House of Representatives on Monday as Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, claimed that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement involving the federal government and the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Oyetola made this assertion while being questioned by a House investigative panel examining the … Read more
One person has died after a speedboat carrying 15 passengers capsized in Bayelsa State. The tragic accident occurred on Saturday, August 24, in the Okubie Community River within the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The speedboat was en route from Yenagoa to Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw LGA, when it overturned. According to community … Read more
Traffic halted: Engine failure on bulk carrier disrupts Bosphorus flow. Salvage underway: Vessels dispatched to fix Alexis engine issue. Maritime impact: Incident emphasizes need for swift response in vital waterways. EKO HOT BLOG reports that traffic came to a standstill in Turkey’s Bosphorus on Tuesday, causing disruption and delays, all due to an unexpected … Read more