Maritime Accident Report: June 5, 2026 — Boater Missing After Night Swim in Delaware River, MSC Sariska V Struck by Projectiles Off Umm Qasr, Prince Zafer Allision on the Danube
This daily report covers notable maritime incidents and offshore casualties from publicly available sources. These summaries are provided for informational awareness and do not constitute legal advice.
Boater Missing After Late-Night Swim From Boat in the Delaware River
Early Friday, June 5, a man in his 30s went missing in the Delaware River off Northeast Philadelphia after he and a friend jumped from a boat for a nighttime swim. Police said about 20 people on four boats had launched near Linden and Delaware avenues around 1 a.m. when the man told a companion he could no longer swim and slipped beneath the water. The Coast Guard joined the search by helicopter, and the operation has since shifted from rescue to recovery.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia
Container Ship MSC Sariska V Struck by Two Projectiles Departing Umm Qasr, Iraq
On June 1, the Panama-flagged container ship MSC Sariska V was struck by two projectiles while departing the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq — the first hit while a pilot was aboard and a second impacting near the crew accommodation area. MSC confirmed all crew members were safe and unharmed, though video showed extensive damage to the vessel’s starboard side above the waterline. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly claimed responsibility, while some officials suggested a mechanical cause; the vessel remained operational and continued its voyage.
Source: gCaptain
Cargo Vessel Prince Zafer Strikes Riverbank and Mooring Pontoon on the Danube
On the afternoon of June 2, the 107.5-meter cargo vessel Prince Zafer suffered a generator failure on the Danube River off Tulcea, Romania, while sailing from Sulina to Giurgiulești to load grain. Without power to its steering system, the vessel drifted and struck the riverbank and a mooring pontoon before a tug connected a towline. Damage was reportedly limited because the ship was moving at slow speed, and no injuries or pollution were reported.
Source: Shipwreck Log
Container Barge Amira Catches Fire in Lock Near Rosmalen, Netherlands
On June 1, the self-propelled container barge Amira caught fire on the Máxima Canal while moored in the Hintham lock near Rosmalen, Netherlands, during a voyage from Tiel to Oss. The small blaze was extinguished before the fire brigade arrived, and the vessel was held in the lock for inspection before being cleared to continue with only slight damage. No injuries or pollution were reported.
Source: Shipwreck Log
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