Cargo Ship: News

22 Feb 2024

China

Five dead as cargo ship collides with bridge in China

A cargo ship collided with a bridge in Guangzhou, China on Thursday, leaving five people dead and one crew member injured, Reuters reported.

08 Jul 2021

Dubai

Dubai: Fiery explosion on container ship sends tremors across city

A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at Jebel Ali Port late Wednesday, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.

29 May 2021

Sri Lanka

Authorities warn against 'acid rains' due to burning cargo ship

Sri Lanka's apex environment body has warned that there could be slight acid rains due to the emission of nitrogen dioxide from the Singapore-flagged cargo ship which caught fire on May 20, 9.5 nautical miles from the coast in Colombo.

05 Apr 2021

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Ferry collides with cargo vessel, capsizes; 27 dead

At least 27 people died after a small launch (motorboat) capsized after colliding with a cargo vessel in Bangladesh's Shitalakkhya River, officials said on Monday.