An explosion struck an Israeli-owned cargo ship sailing out of the Middle East on Friday, an unexplained blast renewing concerns about ship security amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore’s harbor for East Africa. Officials said no one ...

A dramatic explosion shook Baltimore Harbor on the evening of 18 August 2025 when the bulk carrier MV W Sapphire caught fire shortly after departure. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the ...