Maritime Accident Report — November 3, 2026: Boat Fire Rescue Off Stinson Beach, Louise 1 Mine Attack Near Oman, La Lupita Grounding
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.
Good Samaritan and Coast Guard Rescue Three From Burning Boat Off Stinson Beach, California
On Friday, October 31, 2026, about five miles west of Stinson Beach, California, a vessel that departed San Francisco's Pier 45 caught fire and began taking on water through its engine compartment. A good Samaritan vessel rescued all three people aboard before the boat sank, and the Coast Guard transferred them to a lifeboat. None required medical care; the cause is under investigation.
Source: CBS San Francisco
Vessel Louise 1 Hit by Limpet Mine Attack Near Khasab, Oman
On October 29, 2026, the vessel Louise 1 caught fire about 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, after a limpet mine attack while outbound from the Strait of Hormuz. All crew were reported safe with no injuries.
Source: Vesseltracker Maritime Insights
Unmanned Vessel La Lupita Grounds on Venezuelan Beach
The vessel La Lupita grounded on a beach at Paraguaipoa, Venezuela, on October 31, 2026. No crew were aboard and no injuries were reported.
Source: Vesseltracker Maritime Insights
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