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Incident Overview The tragic Fire and Explosion on Oil Tanker at Indonesian Shipyard Kills 10 and Injures 21, leaving the maritime community in deep shock. On 15 October 2025, the oil tanker MT Federal II caught fire and exploded at PT ASL Shipyard, located in Tanjung Uncang, Batam Island, Indonesia. The blast killed 10 workers […]
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Iconic Pirate Ship Marigalante Sinks in Puerto Vallarta Introduction Iconic Pirate Ship Marigalante Sinks in Puerto Vallarta, leaving the city in shock and sorrow. For more than three decades, this grand wooden vessel symbolized fun, culture, and adventure along the beautiful Banderas Bay. The ship, famous for its pirate-themed shows and dinner cruises, suddenly sank
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Introduction On 24 September 2025, the aggregate carrier Sana, loaded with white cement, suddenly listed off Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. Thanks to a quick rescue response, nine crew members survived the ordeal. The incident of “Nine Crew Rescued After Aggregate Carrier Sana Lists in Persian Gulf” has raised serious concerns about vessel maintenance,
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Introduction On 3 October 2025, a passenger ferry collided with a cargo vessel in the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey. The accident left 12 passengers injured, though none critically. The collision has raised questions about navigation safety in one of the world’s busiest waterways, highlighting the importance of maritime regulations and vigilance in congested channels. This
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Introduction On the evening of 1 October 2025, a cargo ship, MSC Silver II, collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea, off Fort Kochi, India. Fortunately, no one was injured. But the Cargo Vessel Collides with Fishing Boat off Fort Kochi incident sparked concerns about marine safety, navigational rules, and the protection
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Introduction On 25 May 2025, the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Elsa 3 sank off the coast of Kerala, India. The Sinking of MSC Elsa 3 shocked the global maritime community and raised serious concerns about ship safety and pollution control. Although every crew member survived, the tragedy reminded the world that even a small system
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Maritime security officials reported that a cargo ship with Dutch flag was attacked near Aden in Yemen. The vessel, MV Minervagracht, came under strike in the Gulf of Aden on September 29, 2025. This incident raised global concern about the safety of ships that sail through one of the busiest and most dangerous trade routes
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Introduction & Legal Basis The Seafarers’ Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). The government created this body to support Indian seafarers and their families with financial and social security. The Director General of Shipping chairs the Committee of Management, which supervises
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What Happened On 22 September 2025, a devastating Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Porbandar Jetty shocked Gujarat’s coastal region. The vessel Haridharshan, a ship carrying rice and sugar bound for Somalia, caught fire while anchored at the Subhashnagar Jetty. This sudden blaze turned into a serious maritime emergency, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations and
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Introduction The ocean demands respect, yet it often proves unpredictable. When a seafarer goes missing, families face sleepless nights, unanswered questions, and growing despair. The case of Deck Cadet Karandeep Singh Rana Missing since 20 September 2025 highlights the fragile nature of maritime life. His disappearance has sparked a Missing Seafarer Alert across social media
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