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The ultra large container ship Hong Kong Express collided with general cargo ship BBS Sky on 10 nautical miles off Hollum, Netherlands. The both ships were heading in northern direction and accident happened during overtaking. The container carrier suffered no damages, while the German general cargo ship BBS Sky got small scratch above the waterline, but remained seaworthy and continue her voyage. The local authorities were informed about the duty officers of both ships about the collision, but after it was estimated the damages are minor, vessels were released to resume voyages and will be inspected in the next port of call.

Indian cargo ship with 11 crew members from Mumbai hijacked by Somali pirates.

Somali pirates hijack Iran cargo ship in Maldives.

USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4), a LEWIS and CLARK-class dry cargo ship, rescued nine crew members from a Yemeni-flagged cargo vessel that had lost power, was taking on water and was adrift in the Gulf of Oman July 28. Richard E. Byrd is currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

Cargo Ship Sinks Near Oman.

Pirates shift tactics to target crews, not cargo.

Amazing Video of Dutch Marines Saving German Cargo Ship from Somali Pirates - Helmet Cam.

Indian Ports Record 6.2% Growth in Cargo Traffic.

Indian Ports Record 6.2% Growth in Cargo Traffic.

Iranian Warships Repel Pirates' Attacks on Chinese Cargo Ship in High Seas.

4 Pirate Attacks on Cargo Ships Thwarted by Iranian Warships in Gulf of Aden.

4 Pirate Attacks on Cargo Ships Thwarted by Iranian Warships in Gulf of Aden.

Pirates hijack cargo ship with 25 people off India.

Somali pirates hijack cargo vessel near India.

Indian Ports Cargo Traffic Up 3.46%.