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August 7, 2023

Moroccan navy recovers bodies of 5 Senegalese migrants, rescues 189 others after boat capsizes

The bodies of at least five migrants were recovered by the Moroccan navy after a ship capsized off the coast of Western Sahara. Around 189 others were rescued following the accident.

August 7, 2023

Long Beach pleasure boat explodes after catching on fire, leaving 2 dead, 3 injured

Two women died after a pleasure boat caught on fire and exploded at a bay near Los Angeles, California. Other passengers survived the blaze after jumping into the water.

August 2, 2023

Toddler drowns after parents cooking dinner leave her in harness on boat

A sailing club owner said locals in Fiji and New Zealand regularly tether people in as a safety precaution and couldn't explain how the toddler would have gotten free.

August 2, 2023

Historic Lake Michigan ferry out of service for rest of season due to damaged ramp system

The historic S.S. Badger, a ferry that drives between Michigan and Wisconsin, is out of service for the rest of the season due to a damaged ramp system.

July 28, 2023

Mexican Navy finds missing American's boat, but no signs of captain

The Mexican Navy has located Maryland sailor Donald Lawson's boat, which was found over 400 miles from Acapulco. Lawson himself is still missing.

July 28, 2023

Woman dead, 6 others hurt after boat crashes, capsizes in Chicago's Lake Michigan

A woman, roughly 20 years old, has been reported dead after a boat she was on struck a breakwall and capsized in Lake Michigan. Six others were injured in the wreck.

July 28, 2023

Skipper of Philippine ferry that capsized and left 27 dead allegedly knew boat was filled beyond capacity

The skipper of a boat that capsized in the Philippines allegedly knew that the boat was filled beyond capacity. At least 27 people died in the accident.

July 28, 2023

2 dead in suspected murder-suicide at boat launch in northwestern Montana

Two people were killed in an alleged murder-suicide at a boat ramp in northwestern Montana. The two were allegedly arguing while loading boats.

July 27, 2023

Sierra Leone vows to ramp up anti-piracy efforts after Chinese ship hijacked

Sierra Leonean authorities said Thursday that the West African nation is collaborating with its neighbors to more effectively combat piracy in the notoriously dangerous Gulf of Guinea.

July 26, 2023

Boat that washed up in Hawaii belongs to mariner who ran into trouble while sailing from California to Mexico

Seven months ago, a mariner was sailing from San Diego to Mexico when he had to be rescued. The mariner's boat recently washed up in Hawaii.