Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean Following Onboard Explosion, Crew Rescued Amid Unclear Circumstances

MOSCOW, Russia — A Russian cargo vessel, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea this weekend following an explosion in its engine rooms, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Saturday. The incident, which occurred on Friday just after noon between Spain and Algeria, has led to a pronounced shipping hazard in one of the region’s busiest maritime lanes. The vessel, reportedly involved in transporting military equipment, experienced a catastrophic list shortly after the explosion. Rescue …

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Explosion Rocks Russian Cargo Ship in Mediterranean: Systemic Maintenance Issues Cited Amid Sinking Incident

Kyiv, Ukraine – The sinking of the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea has raised concerns over the state of Russia’s maritime fleet, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk. During a televised interview on December 24, Pletenchuk highlighted maintenance issues that he described as “systemic,” affecting both civilian and military vessels. The Ursa Major met its fate on December 23 following an explosion on board, which occurred in the ship’s engine …

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Russian-Owned Cargo Ship Ursa Major Destroyed by Suspected Terrorist Attack in Mediterranean, Two Crew Members Missing

MOSCOW, Russia — The Russian state enterprise Oboronlogistika, linked to the country’s Defense Ministry, stated an explosion that sank one of its cargo ships, the Ursa Major, in the Mediterranean Sea was the result of a terrorist attack. The firm suspects the December 23 incident targeted the vessel, which led to the loss of the ship and two crew members currently reported as missing. Officials provided details confirming that the Ursa Major suffered significant damage …

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Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean After Engine Explosion, Two Crew Members Missing

Madrid, Spain — A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, tragically sank in the Mediterranean Sea amid tumultuous circumstances between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crew members unaccounted for, as announced by Spanish maritime rescue services. The vessel met its demise late Monday following an explosion reported in its engine room, leading to a precarious tilt and eventual sinking near midnight. Upon receiving a distress signal early Monday afternoon, approximately 57 nautical miles from Almería, …

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Damaged Cargo Ship with Bomb-Grade Chemicals Poses Hiroshima-Level Risk, Expert Warns

Tromsø, Norway — A Malta-flagged cargo ship, the Ruby, transporting a massive haul of ammonium nitrate from Russia, recently sought refuge in Tromsø due to storm-induced damage but was quickly instructed to leave due to safety concerns linked to its hazardous cargo. This incident has reignited fears about the safety of transporting large quantities of ammonium nitrate, a chemical notorious for its role in several deadly explosions, including a catastrophic blast in Beirut in 2020. …

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Quick-Thinking Crew Averts Disaster Amidst Another Explosive Incident on Cargo Vessel

Hong Kong – Quick response by the crew aboard a container ship in the South China Sea prevented what could have been a disastrous explosion, maritime safety officials reported on Monday. The incident, involving a Singapore-flagged vessel, occurred early Sunday morning and is currently under thorough investigation. The vessel, identified as the Kota Bahagia, experienced a severe fire in one of its cargo holds while en route from Shanghai to Singapore. According to sources, the …

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Investigation Underway After Cargo Plane Crash in Londonderry: Door Found Miles from Crash Site

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Federal investigators are working to determine the cause of a cargo plane crash that occurred last week in Londonderry. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are closely examining a door from the airplane, which was discovered in a Manchester yard. The wreckage of the plane has been transported to a secure facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts for further investigation. The twin-engine Beechcraft 99 crashed on Friday morning off Colonial Drive …

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Cargo Plane’s Left Door Discovered 6 Miles from Crash Site, NTSB Reports

Londonderry, NH – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the left door of a cargo plane was discovered six miles away from the crash site in Londonderry. The cargo plane, which was carrying mail for the United States Postal Service, crashed on approach to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on February 23, 2022. The NTSB revealed that the left door was found in a large body of water, while the main wreckage of the …

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NTSB Opens Safety Investigation into Deadly Cargo Tank Collision in Illinois

TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois – The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated a safety investigation following a collision involving a cargo tank carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia in Teutopolis, Illinois on Friday. The incident, which involved “multiple” vehicles, resulted in five fatalities and six people being hospitalized. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed. The impact of the collision caused the cargo tank to begin leaking, prompting the evacuation of 500 people, according to …

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