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On Feb 8, 2026, a fire broke out on a vessel under construction at a shipyard in Nakhodka, prompting an emergency response on the scene. Fire fighters arrived to find the wooden decking on the vessel’s upper deck ablaze. The fire was brought under control and extinguished.

A fire broke out among containers which were stored at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), a part of Karachi Port, on Jan 16, 2026, at 1.45 p.m. near Gate 20, close to the West Wharf. Thick plumes of smoke from the blaze were visible several kilometres away. Despite a prompt response from firefighting teams of the Karachi Port Truist, Pakistan Navy fire teams, as well as Rescue 1122 and Karachi Shipyard units, at least 20 containers were completely destroyed. A total of 15 fire tenders were deployed, and after a strenuous operation, the blaze was brought under control. Cooling operations continued for several hours to prevent reignition. As a precautionary measure, the port authorities suspended the loading and unloading of two ships, partially affecting port operations. The activities in other areas of the port continued on a limited scale, and all staff were safely evacuated. No injuries or casualties have been reported. At the time of the fire, there were far fewer people present than on other days, as many were observing Friday prayers. While the exact cause of the fire outbreak remained under investigation, reports suggested that the fire originated in one container and may have been triggered or intensified by a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, spontaneous combustion of chemical cargo, or an electrical short circuit. It then spread rapidly to the adjacent boxes. The affected containers were carrying hazardous materials, including lithium batteries, chemical powders, and electrical equipment. Reports with photos and video: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587518/massive-fire-at-karachi-port-doused-after-engulfing-over-20-containers-no-casualties-reported https://www.dawn.com/news/1967318/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPezIhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNLGdfBmtYlQsYS342uX9EepkstcVutwQFwO_nvACgbUd73FWR90fykxoKok_aem_oRWjpkVwzJkvkT1W77iIkw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGfSKcvEpk

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On Dec 5, 2025, a Ukrainian drone strike at the port of Temryuk caused a fire that raged for three days and caused damage to 20 of the 30 tanks present. No casualties were reported in the incident. The fire was acknowledged by Russian authorities. The attack was carried out by Ukraine’s “Alpha” unit, and the targeted facility is operated by Maktren Nafta. The port also houses facilities of Gazprom and handles a total of 400,000 tonnes of liquid gas every year, in addition to dry bulk cargoes. The fire engulfed an area of 3 square kilometres at one point. The exact extent of the damage has not been confirmed.

Satellite images captured on Nov 25 showed a damaged Russian warship being towed by two tugs in the port of Novorossiysk, following the recent Ukrainian drone attack. The images were published by the OSINT researcher Tom Bike, who assessed that the vessel was likely a large Project 1171 landing ship, and the nature of the ship's movement indicated significant damage. His analysis aligned with previous Ukrainian reports claiming successful attacks against Russian naval infrastructure in the Black Sea region. While the Russian military has not confirmed the attack, the towing operation suggested an operational disruption. The Project 1171 landing ships are designed for amphibious assaults, including the direct deployment of troops and equipment onto unprepared shores. These ships are capable of transporting armoured vehicles, including tanks. The 'Orsk' and the 'Nikolay Filchenkov' were among the ships of this class that remained active in the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Russian naval forces frequently rotate the positions of ships within ports to reduce the risk of repeated attacks. On Nov 25, Ukraine carried out coordinated long-range attacks against key Russian military and energy infrastructure, including the Beriev Aircraft Plant in Taganrog, home to the A-50 and Tu-95 bombers, which reportedly destroyed the unusual A-60 laser-guided aircraft. Reports with photos: https://united24media.com/es/latest-news/imagenes-satelitales-revelan-que-un-buque-de-guerra-ruso-averiado-fue-remolcado-tras-un-ataque-ucraniano-en-novorossiysk-13800 https://militarnyi.com/en/news/towing-of-damaged-russian-ship-spotted-in-novorossiysk-after-ukrainian-strikes/

On the early morning of Nov 14, a Ukrainian drone attack struck areas in the Russian city of Novorossiysk. The seciroty firm Ambrey has confirmed that one of the explosions occurred in a container yard. A crane suffered damage as well as several containers. A non-sanctioned container ship alongside the terminal suffered some collateral damage. Three crew members aboard the vessel were injured when UAV debris fell onto the ship, and received medical attention at a hospital. 51 units of equipment from emergency response teams and 172 personnel were mobilized to combat a large fire at the Sheskharis transshipment complex, adjacent to the port's naval station and being one of Russia’s key crude and oil products hubs, where Transneft's pipelines from inland Russia deposit Urals crude into tankers for export, was brought under control by the emergency crews, though satellite fire-monitoring data reviewed by Ambrey still showed multiple heat signatures around the port. The container terminal of the Delo Group was damaged by falling debris, but continued to operate- Russia’s largest grain terminal, also operated by the Delo Group, was impacted by drone debris, but continued to function. Reports with photo and video: https://splash247.com/ukrainian-drones-hit-novorossiysk-as-strikes-on-russian-black-sea-ports-intensify/ https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-ukraine-hits-russian-oil-terminal-at-novorossiysk

In the temporarily Russian occupied Sevastopol, a Russian anti-submarine ship of the project 1124-M Albatros-M type of the Russian Black Sea Fleet caught fire on Nov 3 near the pier in Sukharna Bay. The ship could be identified despite the superstructure being covered with camouflage nets. The Russian Black Sea Fleet has four such old ships from the 1980s, the 'Muromets', 'Suzdalets', 'Kasimov' and the 'Yeysk'. Two of them were evacuated in 2024 to the Novorossiysk naval base, and two remained in Sevastopol. Report with photo and video: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4054824-russian-military-ship-burned-in-sevastopol.html

The policewas investigating an incident which occurred on Feb 4, 2026, at about 6.30 p.m. on board the 'Captain Virat', a split barge owned by Guyana Port Inc., used in dredging operations for Guyana's waterways, which was docked at a wharf located on Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, which resulted in the deaths of four crew members. The deceased have been identified as Brandon Deonarine, 18, a seaman of Support, East Bank Demerara; Nerwaine Persaud, 57, a boat captain of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara; Dominic Alexis, 33, a seaman of De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara and Getindra Sanchara, 25, an engineer of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. Preliminary investigations indicated that the men were inspecting a dry space within the engine room, located in the lower section of the vessel, when they were exposed to suspected noxious fumes and collapsed. An alarm was raised by other crew members and Emergency Medical Technicians, along with the Guyana Fire Service, responded to the scene. The men were removed from the vessel and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where they were pronounced dead by a doctor on duty. The bodies are at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting post-mortem examinations. Investigations were ongoing and a further update will be provided as the investigation progresses. Reports with photos: https://www.facebook.com/newsroomgy/posts/four-men-have-died-following-suspected-chemical-exposure-aboard-a-cargo-barge-do/1254319163507340/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2026/02/04/news/guyana/police-probing-deaths-of-four-crew-members-aboard-vessel/

On Jan 12, 2026, at 5.52 p.m., the NSRI Gqeberha was activated, after the South African flagged fishing vessel 'Silver Dorado', whoich had departed the Port of Port Elizabeth earlier, was reported to be ablaze approximately one nautical mile off Noordhoek, Gqeberha, to respond to the NSRI Gqeberha station 6 rescue base, while an NSRI shore crew was directed to respond directly to Noordhoek. At the same time NSRI Gqeberha duty controllers, Telkom Maritime Radio Services, and vessel in the area at the time, intercepted a Mayday call on VHF marine channel 16 from the 'Silver Dorado',- reporting a fire and all 21 crew members preparing to abandon the vessel. The fire had spread fast after being discovered by the skipper.All remaining 20 crew members were in bunks resting in preparation to reaching fishing grounds. The skipper alerted his crew, who were forced to abandon ship without having time to launch their own life-raft, but the skipper was able to dispatch a Mayday distress VHF radio call. The NSRI Gqeberha dispatched NSRI rescue swimmers and the NSRI rescue vehicle to respond to Noordhoek. while the NSRI rescue craft 'Bay Guardian' and 'Rescue 6 Alpha' were launched. EC Government Health EMS and the SA Police Services were alerted and responded to Noordhoek and responded to the NSRI rescue base at the Port of Port Elizabeth. The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) , the Port Elizabeth Port Control, the (South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the MRCC were alerted. The Telkom Maritime Radio Services broadcast an all ships alert on VHF channel 16, relaying the Mayday call, alerting vessels in the area to divert to assist. The fishing vessel 'Leguga', after arriving on the scene, launched its own life-raft to assist fishermen who were in the water near to their burning fishing vessel. At that time, all 21 fishermen had abandoned the burning vessel into the sea. At least another five fishing vessels, which had intercepted the Mayday call and subsequent relayed the calls, arrived on the scene where the 'Leguga' at that stage had managed to recover 12 fishermen from their life-raft and from the sea. The fishing vessel 'Raka' rescued four fishermen, the fishing vessel 'Maverick' rescued four fishermen, and the fishing vessel 'Vulcan' rescued one fisherman. All castaways were safe at 9.20 p.m. NSRI rescue craft, arriving on the scene, found all castaways on the four fishing vessels and transferred them onto the 'Bay Guardian' and in relays by the 'Rescue 6 Alpha' to the NSRI rescue base at the Port of Port Elizabeth. They were medically assessed by EMS paramedics and confirmed to be not injured and requiring no medical care. The still blazing fishing vessel drifted towards Cape Recife, where it grounded at 10.30 p.m. At the time of the incident, the vessel was carrying approximately 14 tonnes of diesel fuel, 100 litres of lubricants, and eight 19kg LPG gas cylinders. No fish cargo was on board. The 'Rescue 6 Alpha' monitored the vessel, predicting her drift and speed,on behalf of the SAMSA. The owners have appointed a salvage and spill response company who were monitoring and attempting to gain access to the vessel. but were hampered at present by the dangerous reef and darkness. Measures were taken to contain potential pollution risks. Cargo checks confirmed hazardous substances onboard, including LPG cylinders. The cause of the fire was to be investigated by the SAMSA and the police. An all ships alert, warning of the navigational hazard at sea, was broadcast by Telkom Maritime Radio Services. Reports with photos: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/01/21-fishermen-saved-after-their-vessel-caught-fire/ https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-13-fire-breaks-out-on-squid-fishing-vessel-silver-dorado-crew-evacuated-safely/

A major fire broke out at oil storage tanks in Temryuk following a drone attack by Ukrainian forces. Local authorities responded to contain the blaze, with emergency services working to prevent further damage. No immediate information on casualties or the extent of the damage has been released.

Five people were injured in a fire on the historic buy layer 'Kapitän Meyer' (IMO: 8952091) in Wilhelmshaven on Dec 2, 2025. They were taken to a hospital with suspected smoke inhalation. The city-owned museum ship was being prepared for an upcoming shipyard stay at the Jade-Dienst and is intended to serve as a museum ship in the future. Sparks from welding work in the ship's engine room caused the fire. 34 Firefighters battled the blaze and cooled the ship until the early afternoon. The extent of the damage was not yet known.

The Ukrainian military conducted a drone attack on Russia’s oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and the oil terminal in the port of Novorossiysk on the night of Nov 24. The attack targeted an oil refinery and an oil terminal, damaging equipment used for loading and unloading crude onto tankers. Following the attack, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) suspended its cargo operations at the port. The company stated that the administrative building of the CPC Marine Terminal near Novorossiysk sustained damage as a result of the strike. A Russian A-60 reconnaissance aircraft was also hit in the Beriev military plant. During the attack, also a large Russian landing vessel of the 1171 class, which was moored at the naval base in Novorossiysk, was damaged. Reports with video: https://turkdeniz.com/turk-murettebattan-saniye-saniye-iha-saldiri-videosu https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-reacted-ukrainian-attack-firing-missiles-at-own-buildings-source-2025-11 https://www.kyivpost.com/post/64941

Ukrainian naval drones struck the Russian port of Tuapse in the early morning of Nov 10. A ship caught fire, port infrastructure sustained damage, and residents described powerful explosions. Russian officials initially confirmed the drone boat attack. Fuel exports from the harbour were suspended after a previous drone strike onNov 2, and the local oil refinery also shut down operations as a result. This latest incident is part of Ukraine’s broader deep-strike campaign, in which long-range aerial and naval drones are used to target Russian military, defense-industrial, and fuel infrastructure across Russia and occupied territories. The campaign aims to disrupt Russia’s logistics and military fuel chains while cutting off export revenues that help sustain its war against Ukraine. Oil refineries and related facilities have become key targets in this strategy.

Hvide Sande Port is taking a new step in its development with the establishment of a modern quay facility in the West Harbour. The 115 meter long Northwest Quay, with 8,000 square meters of paved quay street and storage area, supplemented by retaining walls for handling bulk cargowill strengthen the port's capacity and flexibility in line with growing cargo flows and upcoming offshore activities. The facility is also being prepared for shore power, so that both SOV vessels and other ships can connect, which supports the industry's green transition. Sweco is the consultant and CG Jensen is the contractor behind the project. The first construction works are expected to start in November/December 2025, and the quay facility is expected to be completed in the autumn of 2026. The municipal self-governing port, owned by the Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality, intends to meet the need for increased imports of raw materials and support the large offshore wind projects expected in the area in the coming years. Report with photo: https://www.maritimedanmark.dk/hvide-sande-havn-udvider-med-nyt-kajanlaeg

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A severe storm that hit the Altınova shipyard area on Jan 8, 2026, at around noon caused a crane to collapse at the Özata Denizcilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (OZATD) shipyard due to the wind, causing great panic among the workers on site. Prior to the incident, weather conditions were closely monitored, and work areas were evacuated as a precautionary measure. The crane lost its balance and workers, noticing the crane collapsing, quickly fled to open areas. There were no fatalities or injuries. Following the incident, there was a brief period of activity in the shipyard area, and security measures were increased. While the effects of the storm continued in the region, work began to remove the overturned crane and assess the damage. The shipyard and all equipment are covered by valid insurance policies. The ship repair and maintenance processes was to be continued as planned, the yard announced. Reports with photos and video: https://www.denizhaber.net/yalovada-tersanede-vinc-devrildi-haber-123019.htm https://www.karamurselaktifhaber.com/haber-15726-altinovada-ruzg%EF%BF%BDr-vinci-devirdi-isciler-panikle-kacti.html https://www.denizbulten.com/altinova-tersaneler-bolgesinde-vinc-devrildi-59671h.htm https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=749489644347409

Ukraine has claimed it carried out the world’s first successful underwater drone attack on a Russian submarine. The strike allegedly disabled a missile-carrying Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarine, known by NATO as the Kilo class, at the port of Novorossiysk. The submarine is capable of carrying at least four Kalibr cruise missiles, which Russia has frequently used in strikes that caused significant damage to Ukraine’s power infrastructure. The operation was conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), using domestically developed underwater drones known as “Sub Sea Baby”, jointly by its military counterintelligence unit and the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The drones reportedly struck the submarine while it was docked at the port, which has become Russia’s most important remaining naval base in the Black Sea after several ships were relocated from Crimea. Footage released by the SBU showed a powerful explosion erupting from beneath the water near a pier where submarines and other vessels were moored. The SBU stated that the submarine suffered critical damage and was effectively put out of action. Ukrainian officials added that repairing such a vessel would be difficult, as repairs would need to be carried out above water, leaving it exposed to further attacks. Russia claimed that none of the ships or submarines stationed at Novorossiysk were damaged. Satellite images released after the Ukrainian attack were showing damage to a pier near the boat, but the extent of damage to the submarine itself remained unclear. The atellite imagery analyzed by The War Zone (TWZ) and obtained from the commercial provider Vantor showed an explosion site close to the stern of the Project 636 submarine with substantial damage to the pier, while the submarine remained in the same position as before the strike. The blast appeared to have occurred roughly 20 meters from the submarine’s stern. Some imagery suggested that the vessel may be sitting lower in the water, though this could not be confirmed, and any damage below the waterline was not visible in the photos. There were no clear signs of emergency response measures, such as containment booms or salvage operations, which could indicate severe damage. Other submarines previously moored nearby appear to have moved, while additional vessels remain in the port. Russia had four submarines stationed in Novorossiysk, three of which are capable of launching Kalibr missiles. The cost of a Varshavyanka-class submarine was estimated to be around $400 million. International sanctions could raise the cost of replacing such a vessel to as much as $500 million. Sea drones have forced Russia to move several warships and submarines away from Sevastopol in Crimea to ports farther from Ukrainian-controlled waters. Report with photo and video: https://tvpworld.com/90599898/satellite-images-of-ukrainian-attack-on-a-russian-sub-show-no-clear-damage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Axd9nb9oE

On the afternoon of Dec 2, 2025, alarm was raised about a fire on Docksgatan at the Turku Meyer Shipyard. The fire started in the engine room of the 'Legend of the Seas', which is being built at the shipyard, creating Heavy smoke. The initial extinguishing efforts were quickly initiated. The ship was evacuated as a safety measure. The rescue service ventilated the ship to remove the smoke. 22 rescue units and the shipyard's own fire department weredeployed to the scene. Report with photos: https://yle.fi/a/7-10089169

In the Murmansk Oblast, a violent storm hit the coast on the morning of Nov 16, 2025. Two ships, the ' Sargan' and 'Nadezhda', were torn from their moorings at the pier in the Lodeynaya Bay, and one of them sank in the Barents Sea. The other capsized and drifted onto rocks. The incident has triggered an immediate emergency response, including the clearing of debris and the readiness of local schools to act as shelters. The incident occurred when gale-force winds and strong waves broke mooring lines, causing two ships to break lose from the pier near Teriberka. Local rescue services have been mobilized to assess damage to port infrastructure, clear broken moorings and debris, and secure the pier area. The harsh weather conditions have complicated rescue and containment efforts. Once weather conditions has improved, the owners will carry out the necessary recovery work. The prosecutor's office was conducting an investigation into compliance with safety laws regarding the operation of watercraft. Reports with photos and video: https://moika78.ru/news/2025-11-16/1220834-vody-v-teriberke-ne-pogryazli-v-nefti-posle-zatopleniya-sudov-sargan-i-nadezhda/ https://epp.genproc.gov.ru/ru/sztp/mass-media/news/regional/e6366018/ https://epp.genproc.gov.ru/ru/sztp/mass-media/news/regional/e6361779/

On Nov 2, 2025, a Russian pusher tug was gutted by a fire in the Russian port of Kavkaz, in the Kerch Strait, off the Taman Peninsula in the Krasnodar regionemitting a thick column of black smoke. Satellite images were showing traces of fuel spills in the port area. The Russian authorities have not released details about the cause of the fire or the type and quantity of petroleum products spilled. The fire occurred after a series of explosions overnight in several Russian regions. Ukrainian special operations units reported drone attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including electrical substations in Kursk and Alchevsk and an oil terminal in Tuapse. On Nov 3, a Russian Albatros-class (Project 1124M) anti-submarine vessel caught fire at the Sevastopol naval base in the temporarily occupied Crimea. The ship, moored in Sukharnaya Bay, was emitting thick smoke. While the vessel's identity and the cause of the fire have not yet been confirmed, observers identified it as one of the Albatros-class ships still stationed in Sevastopol. Report with photos: https://united24media.com/latest-news/russian-tugboat-burns-near-crimea-fuel-spill-spotted-from-space-13091