Vessel Grounding

VESSELS

VESSELS

Fugro says that its geophysical survey vessel Fugro Mercator ran aground on 22 March off the north coast of Elba, Italy.

24th March 2025

Fugro Mercator survey vessel runs aground

24th March 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

An interim court of inquiry has determined that a New Zealand Navy auxiliary vessel ran aground and was subsequently lost due to human error, specifically where the ship’s autopilot was not disengaged while executing a turn.

6th December 2024

Human error sinks New Zealand Navy ship

6th December 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

More than 40 passengers and crew were injured when a master fell asleep at the helm of a ro-ro passenger ferry,  investigators have found.

5th September 2024

String of errors causes ferry grounding – report

5th September 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Storms have hampered the salvage work on a general cargo vessel off the coast of South Africa. 

2nd August 2024

Storms hamper grounded cargo vessel salvage

2nd August 2024

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

An operation from last year reported recently by Tsavliris Salvage underlines the complexity of such incidents requiring the skill and resources only professional salvors can provide.

6th January 2022

Complex salvage operation for Tsavliris

6th January 2022