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A search was underway for a crew member, who fell overboard from the 'Maersk Labrea', enroute from Santos to Tanger Med on Oct 29, 2026, off the coast of Mauritania. The last known position was 20°28.2' N 018°45.1' W. The ship was executing a distinct U-turn search pattern. Madrid Radio broadcast an urgent safety message. Vessels transiting through the area have been strongly advised to maintain extreme vigilance, keep a sharp lookout, and be prepared to provide immediate assistance. Any relevant sightings or reports should be coordinated directly with Madrid Radio or the nearest coastal station, such as Palma Radio. The ' Maersk Labrea' left the search area on Oct 31 and resumed its voyage with an ETA as of Nov 3.

While anchoring off Starikov Island, Kamchatka, the 'Kapitan Shcherbakov', with 24 people on board, suffered a strong water ingress in the engine room on the evening of Oct 29, 2026. The pumps couldn't cope with the flooding, and the ship experienced a blackout. The rescue ship 'Suvorovets' was deployed to assist by the MRCC in Kamchstka. It took the ship in tow to Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky, where it was anchored in pos. 53° 13' N 159° 30' E. An emergency generator supplied the vessel, which was carrying 3000 tons frozen onions. The authorities in Kamchatka launched an investigation into the incident.

The oil spill from the 'Gem No. 2' off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has widened, satellite images showed, triggering more beach closures and raising environmental concerns.Images from the European Union's Copernicus satellite observation network dated Oct 24 showed the oil spill was reaching close to the shores of the northern Umm Al Quwain emirate, with dark layers ​of oil spreading at sea and along its coastline. Efforts were underway to contain the oil leaking from the tanker offshore. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment was conducting an environmental ​assessment. Authorities across various northern emirates responded to the spill by restricting access to coastal areas. All beaches and coastal areas ​around the city of Umm ​Al Quwain were temporarily ⁠closed, while authorities in neighbouring Sharjah shut access to Al Hamriyah Beach as a precaution. In Ras Al Khaimah all beaches ⁠in ​the emirate were closed until further notice on Oct 24. On Oct 30 thd authorities reported that the oil leakage could be stopped. Report with photos: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/oil-spill-off-uae-widens-satellite-images-show-prompting-more-beach-closures-2026-10-26/

On Oct 30, 2026, Oman has evacuated 25 crew members from the 'Riti', after it ​was targeted ​and caught fire 1.6 ⁠nautical miles ​off the coast ​of Musandam. The navy, ​in coordination with the ‌Maritime ⁠Security Centre, carried out the evacuation and provided ​the crew ​with ⁠the necessary medical careThe incident remained under investigation, and no group has been officially attributed responsibility.

Three bodies have been found in the wreckage of the 'Prospector 5' on Oct 28. Two crew members were still missing. The Gabonese navy had located the bodies using an underwater robot, but has not yet been able to identify them. The images collected did not allow for the identification of the victims. Rescue teams were preparing to recover the bodies now. The Gabonese authorities confirmed the death of one Indian national on Oct 27. His body had not yet been recovered. The other victims were three Gabonese citizens and a Croatian national. The Gabonese authorities were in the process of recovering the bodies. A judicial inquiry was opened on Oct 25 in Tchibanga, alongside the technical investigations aimed at clarifying the circumstances of the sinking of the rig.