An overloaded boat capsizing in a river in Sokoto state, Nigeria, has left at least 50 people dead, including at least 40 children heading to farm work. Rescue operations are currently underway.
At least 46 people have died after a boat carrying mostly children capsized in north-western Nigeria's Sokoto state. Sixteen people were rescued and 15 remain missing.
Hongkong-Macao ferry Fatshan capsizes off Lantao during Typhoon Rose, feared drowning of large crew including master and senior British officers; 4 survivors, 4 bodies found.
Zimbabwean police recovered more bodies after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba during heavy winds, bringing the death toll to at least 84. The overloaded vessel was carrying up to 153 people.
The death toll from an overloaded ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 68, including at least 18 children. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster following the accident.
A ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, due to overloading and heavy winds, results in 68 deaths, including 18 children, with 77 rescued; investigation highlights vessel was licensed for 90 but carried 114 adults, 5 crew, and unspecified children.
At least 44 people died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The vessel was carrying over 110 passengers plus crew when it hit large waves.
A boat carrying 90 passengers and 5 crew capsized on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Rescue efforts are underway; officials urge against speculating on casualties.
At least 15 people died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, following large waves and water intake.
At least 15 people died and 27 are missing after an overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba after hitting strong waves. The vessel carried over 119 people, exceeding its 90-person capacity.
The operator of a Bayliner speedboat that capsized in New York Harbor near Liberty Island faces criminal charges after a mother and her five-month-old daughter drowned. Twelve others were rescued.
India said a commercial vessel was struck and sunk near Yemeni waters, with all 14 seafarers rescued. At the same time, US, Iranian and Lebanese developments highlighted widening tensions around shipping and regional talks.
An Indian-flagged vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a projectile, with all 14 crew members safely rescued. Officials condemned the unprovoked attack amid escalating risks to Red Sea shipping routes.
A dinghy with 173 people on board caught fire and capsized in the Channel. All were rescued in a joint UK-France operation, with 11 suffering minor injuries and 3 hospitalized. This incident underscores the dangers of Channel crossings amid smuggling activity.
Twenty-seven people, including families with young children, went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas off East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The incident, described as one of the nation's worst maritime tragedies, has led to recovery efforts finding nine bodies and renewed calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement.
Guyana's authorities confirmed the death toll from last weekend's MV Barima ferry accident has risen to at least 53, with 76 rescued and dozens still missing. The vessel, carrying 179 people despite a manifest of 133, capsized off the coast. The captain and a crew member were arrested after testing positive for marijuana.
At least 27 people died and 83 are missing after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana's coast. 69 were rescued from the vessel, which carried around 180 people. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
A passenger ferry, MV Barima, capsized off Guyana's coast, drowning at least 27 people with 83 missing. An investigation is underway, and the captain and a crew member tested positive for cannabis, leading to their arrest.
A ferry carrying over 100 people capsized off Guyana's coast, with several feared dead. Rescue teams saved 67, but no survivors found since Sunday afternoon. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
A passenger ferry capsized off Guyana, with scores feared drowned after 67 rescues. An investigation is underway, and authorities suspect negligence, misconduct, and potential criminal wrongdoing, noting the captain and crew tested positive for cannabis and the passenger list was inaccurate.
Dozens are feared dead after the MV Barima ferry, carrying 133 people, capsized off Guyana's coast. While 67 were rescued, a search continues. The captain and crew tested positive for marijuana, and an investigation into potential wrongdoing by police, defense, and maritime officials has been launched.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday. All occupants were rescued, with two sustaining minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
