On January 11th 2026 near Koh Phi Phi in Thailand's Andaman Sea, a tourist speedboat collided with a trawling fishing vessel and caused fatalities and injuries among those on board, with 22 others suffering injuries as a result. Rapid multi-agency rescue efforts saved all aboard after it capsized and sank; authorities have also intensified maritime inspections as a result.
Late December 2025 saw two significant maritime incidents: a tanker collision in Turkey's Sea of Marmara and the grounding of a fishing vessel in California's Kalbajar-Alatepe collision resulting in one vessel running aground, and Sea Dragon II fishing boat being destroyed off Ventura Beach.
Sharandy Of The Seas was a 47-meter pinisi sailing vessel moored to Serangan Harbor in Bali that capsized due to a strong storm squall with winds exceeding 45 km/h on December 27, 2025, due to an unstable anchor. All 13 crew members were safely rescued by local responders and no injuries were reported.
Accidents involving at least one vessel colliding and running aground, in the South China Sea, Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and near Singapore show how the risks of maritime accidents is rising amid tensions and tricky situations in crowded conduits. Warships, oiler and ferries have been involved, leading to death, pollution and delays that provoke calls for better traffic management and vigilance.