Five rescued as boat sinks 300 miles out to sea
Five people were dramatically rescued after their boat, the Magic Bus, sank 260 nautical miles off Cape Hatteras. The US Coast Guard coordinated with a massive warship in the complex operation.
Category : Search result: Maritime Emergency
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on Victorian beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious shipwreck that emerged on a Victorian beach, believed to have lain hidden for over a century after being revealed by recent wild weather.
Cruise Ship's Emergency Diversion to Greece After Medical Crisis
A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel made an emergency diversion to Greece's Crete after a passenger suffered a serious medical emergency, requiring urgent hospitalisation in a dramatic high-seas rescue operation.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
French yachtsman rescued after Atlantic fishing rod plunge
A French sailor's terrifying ordeal in the Atlantic Ocean leads to a dramatic coastguard rescue after he jumped from his yacht to retrieve a lost fishing rod, sparking a major search operation.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Elderly woman rescued after boat capsizes near Cape Cod
A 73-year-old Massachusetts woman survives overnight ordeal clinging to capsized boat in Cape Cod waters before dramatic Coast Guard rescue operation.
Family trapped on Massachusetts island after boat fire
A family's idyllic Cape Cod outing turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire, leaving them stranded on a Massachusetts island in a dramatic rescue operation.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire
A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.
All 12 rescued as boat erupts in flames off Massachusetts
A terrifying maritime emergency unfolded near Nantucket as twelve people were dramatically rescued after their boat caught fire and sank in a blazing inferno.
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Scottish historic ship deliberately sunk in Hawaii
Outrage erupts as the iconic Scottish-built sailing vessel Falls of Clyde is intentionally scuttled in Hawaii, sparking international condemnation and heritage concerns.
Caribbean drug boat survivors recount vicious attack
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying ordeal aboard a Caribbean drug vessel where survivors were brutally attacked by traffickers high on their own cargo.
Alaska National Guard rescues four from Bering Sea
In a dramatic overnight operation, Alaska National Guard personnel braved treacherous conditions to rescue four individuals from the frigid Bering Sea after their vessel capsized near Bethel.
Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued
A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.
Woolworths worker's quick thinking saves customer in emergency
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
Passenger dies on Amsterdam flight, emergency landing in Canada
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency and died, sparking an investigation into in-flight medical incidents.
British tourist rescued after 12-hour jet ski ordeal
A British holidaymaker's dream vacation turned into a desperate fight for survival when he was swept out to sea on a jet ski and spent 12 harrowing hours clinging to buoys before a dramatic rescue.
French oil tanker hit by suspected Russian drone near Denmark
A French-operated oil tanker was hit by a suspected Russian drone in Danish waters, marking a dangerous escalation in maritime attacks and raising concerns about European energy security.
Coastguard's dramatic yacht rescue in stormy seas
Exclusive footage reveals the heart-stopping moment UK Coastguard crews battled treacherous conditions in a desperate bid to save a lone sailor's life off the British coast.
Mother names baby after Royal Navy ship that saved her
An incredible story of a dramatic Antarctic rescue by the Royal Navy ship HMS Protector, leading a grateful mother to name her newborn daughter after the vessel that saved their lives.
Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal
An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
RNLI Heroes Rescue Two After Boat Sinks in Firth of Clyde
A major rescue operation unfolded in the Firth of Clyde as RNLI lifeboat crews from Largs and Helensburgh saved two people after their vessel sank off the Ayrshire coast.
RNLI rescues 9 from stricken ferry off Isle of Skye
A major rescue operation unfolded off the Isle of Skye as the RNLI lifeboat team saved nine people from a stricken ferry experiencing complete engine failure in challenging conditions.
Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters
The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla fails hours after departure
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as the controversial 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' was compelled to abandon its voyage from Spain just hours after departure, following a mysterious technical failure and potential diplomatic pressure.
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