List of shipwrecks in 2023#October

The list of shipwrecks in 2023 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 2023.{{dynamic list}}{{shipwreck list toc|ud=}}

January

=3 January=

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|ship={{MV|Long Shun||2}}

|flag={{flag|Mongolia}}

|desc=The cargo ship foundered off the Matsu Islands, Taiwan. One of her five crew was rescued; the others were reported missing.{{cite news |url=https://container-news.com/cargo-ship-sinks-in-strong-winds-in-taiwan-four-crew-members-missing/ |title=Cargo ship sinks in strong winds in Taiwan, four crew members missing |newspaper=Container News |date=9 January 2023 |access-date=10 January 2023 |last1=Team |first1=Container News }}

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|ship={{ship||Michigan|tugboat|2}}

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc=The towing vessel flooded and sank at Milwaukee, Wisconsin after sitting idle since April 2022.{{cite news |last1=Danbeck |first1=Jackson |title=Tug boat sinks 4000 feet into Port of Milwaukee |url=https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/tug-boat-sinks-26-feet-into-port-of-milwaukee |access-date=16 February 2023 |date=3 January 2023}}

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=4 January=

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|ship={{MV|Kebo Iwa Express||2}}

|flag={{flag|Indonesia}}

|desc=The ferry sank off Sanur, Bali. All 29 people on board were rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40713/shuttle-fast-boat-foreign-tourists-sank-bali-water/ |title=Shuttle fast boat with foreign tourists sank in Bali waters Video |first=Mikhail |last=Voychenko |date=4 January 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=4 January 2023 }}

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=7 January=

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|ship={{MV|PL Arthena||2}}

|flag={{flag|Thailand}}

|desc=The tugboat sank in Gulf of Thailand some {{convert|10|-|12|nmi}} off Koh Phangan Island, near Samui Island, Surat Thani Province, Thailand in rough weather. Nine crew went into life rafts and were picked up by the nearby tanker {{MV|Namapapa||2}} ({{flag|Thailand}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40761/tug-sank-gulf-siam-crew-rescued/ |title=Tug sank in Gulf of Siam, crew rescued |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=7 January 2023 }}

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=10 January=

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|ship={{MV|Hong Pu 6||2}}

|flag={{flag|China}}

|desc=The tanker broke in two in the Yellow Sea ({{coord|35|22|N|120|44|E}}) after an explosion. The forward section possibly sank. Fifteen crew were rescued and two were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40805/explosion-broke-tanker-two-15-crew-rescued-2-missi/ |title=Explosion broke tanker in two, 15 crew rescued, 2 missing, China Video |date=11 January 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=12 January 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://xindemarinenews.com/en/market/2023/0112/44881.html |title=Chinese tanker exploded in Yellow Sea, 15 crew rescued, 2 missing |publisher=xindemarinenews.com |access-date=12 January 2023}}

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|ship={{MV|Tuzla||2}}

|flag={{flag|Turkey}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The cargo ship was severely damaged by Russian shelling while in port at Kherson.{{Cite news |last=Blenkey |first=Nick |date=2023-01-25 |title=Two Turkish-owned ships hit in Russian attack on Kherson |language=en-US |work=Marine Log |url=https://www.marinelog.com/news/two-turkish-owned-ships-hit-in-russian-attack-on-kherson/ |access-date=2023-02-19}}

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|ship={{MV|Xin Hai Zhou 2||2}}

|flag={{flag|Panama}}

|desc=The bulk carrier drifted aground between Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island, Okinawa after becoming disabled. The crew were evacuated by Japanese Coast Guard helicopter.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40909/general-cargo-ship-aground-okinawa-waters-rescue-v/ |title=General cargo ship aground in Okinawa waters, rescue Video |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=24 January 2023 }}

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=25 January=

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|ship={{MV|Jin Tian||2}}

|flag={{flag|Hong Kong}}

|desc=The cargo ship capsized and sank some {{convert|75|nmi|lk=in}} south of Jeju Island, South Korea, {{convert|110|km}} west of the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea in rough weather. Thirteen crew were rescued, five by commercial vessels cruising nearby, two by Japan Air Self-Defense Force helicopters and six by the South Korean maritime police. Nine crew were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40925/chinese-gen-cargo-ship-sank-jeju-20-missing/ |title=Chinese gen cargo ship sank off Jeju, 20 missing |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=25 January 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/cargo-ship-capsizes-off-japan-s-coast-with-22-aboard/ar-AA16IaXy?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=fe5ef1d852de421198798fd343eaea63 |title=Cargo ship capsizes off Japan's coast with 22 aboard |publisher=MSN.com |access-date=25 January 2023 }}

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=26 January=

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|ship={{MV|Hoang Gia 46||2}}

|flag={{flag|Vietnam}}

|desc=The cargo ship struck a reef off Quảng Ngãi Province, Vietnam, and suffered a hull breach with ensuing water ingress. The ship was disabled, drifted ashore and grounded on the beach. The crew were safe.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40941/vietnamese-freighter-breached-grounded-beach/ |title=Vietnamese freighter breached, grounded on the beach |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=26 January 2023 }}

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=28 January=

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|ship={{ship||Wan Hai 272}}

|flag={{flag|Singapore|civil}}

|desc=The container ship collided with the container ship {{ship||Santa Loukia}} ({{flag|Malta|civil}}) off Bangkok, Thailand and ran aground or was beached. Still aground as of 3 February.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/40965/container-ships-collided-bangkok-fairway/ |title=Container ships collided in Bangkok fairway |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=8 February 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41069/thailand-maritime-news-dec-2022-jan-2023-summary/ |title=Thailand Maritime News, Dec 2022 – Jan 2023 Summary |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=8 February 2023 }}

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=31 January=

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|flag={{flag|Sierra Leone}}

|desc=The vessel, possibly a cargo ship or dredge, capsized and sank in shallow water with her bottom above water after a collision with the tanker {{MV|Petite Soeur||2}} ({{flag|Marshall Islands}}) off Corregidor, in Manila Bay, Luzon, the Philippines. 16 people were rescued, 1 person was killed, and 3 were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41777/cargo-ship-sank-after-collision-tanker-1-dead-3-mi/ |title=Cargo ship sank after collision with tanker, 1 dead, 3 missing, Philippines |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=29 April 2023 }}

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=29 April=

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=3 June=

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|ship={{KRI|Teluk Hading|538|6}}

|flag={{naval|Indonesia}}

|desc=The {{sclass|Teluk Gilimanuk|landing ship}} caught fire {{convert|8|nmi}} off Bira, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi at 14:15 Central Indonesian Time.{{cite web |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20230603152337-20-957240/kri-teluk-hading-538-milik-tni-al-terbakar-di-perairan-bira-bulukumba |title=KRI Teluk Hading 538 Milik TNI AL Terbakar di Perairan Bira, Bulukumba |website=cnnindonesia.com |date=3 June 2023 |access-date=3 June 2023 |language=ID}}

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=5 June=

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|ship={{MV|MSC Rita|2005|2}}

|flag={{flag|Panama}}

|desc=The container ship caught fire off Dubai. A crew member was airlifted off and taken to hospital. She was on a voyage from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42093/msc-container-ship-fire-1-crew-medevaced-burns-vid/ |title=MSC container ship fire, 1 crew medevaced with burns Video Correction |first=Mikhail |last=Voychenko |publisher=Fleetmon |date=7 June 2023 |access-date=8 June 2023 }}

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=6 June=

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|ship= {{MV|Mekhanik Pogodin||2}}

|flag={{flag|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The tanker washed ashore on Kinburn Spit after the Kakhovka Dam was destroyed. The vessel was still aground when destroyed by a Ukrainian air strike on 11 March 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukrainian-navy-reports-destruction-of-mekhanik-pogodin-control-point/ar-BB1jJlDY?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=5da4da68365844d6944d354770dd4088&ei=30 |title=Ukrainian Navy reports destruction of Mekhanik Pogodin control point |publisher=RBC Ukraine via MSN |access-date=12 March 2024}}

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=12 June=

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|ship={{MV|LCT Cipta Harapan IX||2}}

|flag={{flag|Indonesia}}

|desc=The tank landing craft capsized and sank in the Java Sea {{convert|70|nmi}} off the north coast of Java halfway between Jakarta and Surabaya. Six crew were rescued, five were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42181/landing-craft-type-cargo-ship-capsized-sank-5-miss/ |title=Landing craft type cargo ship capsized, sank, 5 missing, Java sea |publisher=Fleetmon.com |access-date=17 June 2023 }}

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=13 June=

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|ship=Hurricane

|flag={{flag|Egypt}}

|desc=The motor yacht caught fire in the Red Sea off Port Ghalib with the loss of three of the 29 people on board.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65876322 |title=Three Britons dead after boat fire - tour operator |publisher=BBC News Online |date=13 June 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 }}

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|ship={{MV|Karya Budi Terang VI||2}} and {{MV|Sjumber Jaya 01||2}}

|flag={{flag|Indonesia}}

|desc=The coastal tankers were driven ashore together by strong currents near the Batang Harau River mouth, Padang, Sumatra. The crews were safe.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42417/two-tankers-aground-western-sumatra/ |title=Two tankers aground, Western Sumatra |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=14 July 2023 }}

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|ship={{ship|BRP|Lake Caliraya}}

|flag={{naval|Philippines}}

|desc=The decommissioned Philippine Navy tanker ran aground off Morong, Bataan, Philippines while being sent to be used as a target in a military exercise. The vessel was later refloated.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/decommissioned-navy-vessel-eyed-as-mock-target-in-next-military-exercises/ar-AA1jDOyv?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=195963ea8e4344078830ddb054b60bcd&ei=88 |title=Decommissioned Navy vessel eyed as mock target in next military exercises |publisher=Inquirer via MSN |access-date=9 November 2023 }}

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=15 July=

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|ship={{USNS|Alan Shepard}}

|flag={{naval|United States}}

|desc=The {{sclass|Lewis and Clark|dry cargo ship}} ran aground off Al Hidd, Bahrain, and was refloated the following day.{{cite web|url=https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-cargo-ship-runs-aground-bahrain/|website=taskandpurpose.com|publisher=Task & Purpose|date=16 July 2023|access-date=17 July 2023|title=Navy Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Bahrain|last=Slayton|first=Nicholas}} Alan Shepard was not significantly damaged.{{cite web|url=https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/07/17/navy-investigating-grounding-of-cargo-ship-in-bahrain/|title=Navy Investigating Grounding of Cargo Ship in Bahrain|website=navytimes.com|date=17 July 2023|access-date=18 July 2023|first=Diana Stancy|last=Correll}}

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|ship={{MY|Time||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc=The {{convert|127|ft|adj=on}} yacht was sunk {{convert|15|mi}} southeast of the Fort Pierce Inlet, Florida, in the Atlantic Ocean as an artificial reef.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/this-beautiful-old-yacht-was-sunk-to-create-an-artificial-reef/ss-AA1dUPY6?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9c38815ca6f849d2b7e0e87f6a986a9c&ei=31#image=2 |title=This beautiful old yacht was sunk to create an artificial reef |publisher=MSN |access-date=15 July 2023 }}

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=17 July=

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|ship=Unknown sand carrier

|flag=Unknown

|desc=A sand carrier was sunk in a collision with {{MV|Xin Yuan Long 6||2}} ({{flag|China}}) off Ningbo, China. Xin Yaun Long 6 was at least partially sunk with a list.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42449/container-ship-capsized-after-collision-ningbo-doz/ |title=Container ship capsized after collision off Ningbo, dozens of containers in water |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=17 July 2023 }}

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=20 July=

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|ship={{ship|Ukrainian corvette|Ternopil||2}}

|flag={{flag|Russia}}

|desc=The captured {{sclass2|Grisha|corvette|0}} anti-submarine corvette was sunk as a target during live fire exercises by the Black Sea Fleet. She was reportedly struck by a SS-N-22 missile fired by the Tarantul III missile boat {{ship|Russian corvette|Ivanovets||2}} ({{navy|Russia}}) in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ominous-russian-anti-ship-missile-drill-sinks-ex-ukrainian-corvette/ar-AA1ebiDv?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b71221114ef34be6a34e34b813d83da0&ei=28 |title=Ominous Russian Anti-Ship Missile Drill Sinks Ex-Ukrainian Corvette |publisher=cbsnews.com |access-date=21 July 2023}}{{cite news|last=Valagin|first=Anton|date=21 July 2023|title=Черноморский флот уничтожил украинский корвет "Тернополь"|url=https://rg.ru/2023/07/21/reg-ufo/chernomorskij-flot-unichtozhil-ukrainskij-korvet-ternopol.html|newspaper=Rossiyskaya Gazeta|language=ru|access-date=27 July 2023}}{{cite web|last=Altman|first=Howard|author-link=Howard Altman|date=21 July 2023|title=Ominous Russian Anti-Ship Missile Drill Sinks Ex-Ukrainian Corvette|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ominous-russian-anti-ship-missile-drill-sinks-ex-ukrainian-corvette|website=The Drive|access-date=27 July 2023}}

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|ship={{MV|Hua Hai 601||2}}

|flag={{flag|China}}

|desc=Typhoon Saola: The bulk carrier capsized and sank off Jiangsu Province just north of Shanghai in the East China Sea. All crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/two-chinese-bulker-crews-rescued-during-cyclone |title=Two Chinese Bulker Crews Rescued During Cyclone |publisher=maritime-executive.com |access-date=30 August 2023 }}

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|ship={{MV|Chiapa Star||2}}

|flag={{flag|Malta|civil}}

|desc= The container ship listed and sank at dock at Mazatlan, Mexico, resting on the bottom.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42937/one-more-container-ship-capsized-port-because-ball/ |title=One more container ship capsized in port because of ballasting Video |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=12 September 2023 }}

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|ship={{MV|Ocean Explorer||2}}

|flag={{flag|Bahamas|civil}}

|desc= The cruise ship ran aground in Alpefjord, Northeast Greenland National Park. Refloated on 14 September.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42941/cruise-ship-passengers-aground-greenland-fjord/ |title=Cruise ship with passengers aground in Greenland fjord Update |date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=13 September 2023 }}

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|ship=Unknown

|flag={{flag|Nigeria|civil}}

|desc= A vessel capsized in the Niger River Gbajibo community, in the Mokwa District, Niger State, Nigeria located {{convert|251|km}} from Minna. 30 people were killed, 30 rescued, and dozens reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://ny1.com/nyc/bronx/ap-top-news/2023/09/10/a-boat-capsizing-in-north-central-nigeria-killed-at-least-24-people-dozens-of-others-are-missing |title=A boat capsizing in north-central Nigeria killed at least 24 people. Dozens of others are missing |publisher=Spectrum News NY1 |access-date=11 September 2023 }}

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=12 September=

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|ship={{MV|Der Hae No. 66||2}}

|flag={{flag|Taiwan}}

|desc= The fishing vessel sank in the Indian Ocean {{convert|320|nmi}} southeast of Durban, South Africa. The crew were rescued from life rafts.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42949/taiwanese-fishing-vessel-sinking-indian-ocean-upda/ |title=Taiwanese fishing vessel sinking in Indian ocean Update |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=13 September 2023 }}

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=13 September=

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|ship={{ship|Russian landing ship|Minsk||2}}

|flag={{Navy|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The {{sclass2|Ropucha|landing ship}} was severely damaged in a Ukrainian missile attack while in drydock in Sevastopol.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russian-ropucha-class-landing-ship-destroyed-in-sevastopol-drydock-report/ar-AA1gFI3H?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=fab934db90d04dc5a7b1542f5b3a49c5&ei=45 |title=Russian Ropucha-class landing ship destroyed in Sevastopol drydock — report |publisher=MSN |date=13 September 2023}}

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|ship=Rostov-on-Don

|flag={{Navy|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The {{sclass2|Kilo|submarine}} was severely damaged in a Ukrainian missile attack while in drydock in Sevastopol.{{cite web |title= Russia's $300 million Kilo-class submarine hit in attack on Black Sea Fleet naval base as fireballs light up shipyard |first=Will |last=Taylor |url= https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/russian-submarine-hit-missile-attack-crimea/ |access-date=13 September 2023 |publisher=LBC |date=13 September 2023}}

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|ship=Unknown patrol boat

|flag={{navy|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: A Project KS-701 Tunets-class patrol boat was sunk in the Black Sea in a Ukrainian attack.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/defence-forces-of-ukrainian-sink-russian-boat-tuna-in-the-black-sea/ar-AA1gFAFU |title=Defence Forces of Ukrainian sink Russian boat Tuna in the Black Sea |publisher=MSN |date=13 September 2023}}

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=18 September=

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|ship={{MV|KMP Gerbang Samudra||2}}

|flag={{flag|Indonesia}}

|desc= The ferry ran aground in the Bali Strait. All passengers were evacuated. The ferry was still aground as 20 September.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43009/ferry-aground-bali-strait-114-passengers-evacuated/ |title=Ferry aground in Bali Strait, 114 passengers evacuated |date=20 September 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=20 September 2023 }}

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=24 September=

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|ship= {{ship||Castlemore|ship|2}}

|flag={{flag|Ireland}}

|desc= The recently sold trawler, crewed by two apparently inexperienced hands,{{cite news |last1=Michael |first1=Neil |title=Men who bought West Cork trawler linked to cocaine haul 'hadn't a clue' about boats |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41235682.html |access-date=31 October 2023 |work=Irish Examiner |date=27 September 2023 |language=en |id={{ProQuest|2869334035}} |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002084619/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41235682.html |url-status=live }} ran aground on a sandbank while allegedly en route to rendezvous with MV Matthew,{{cite news |last1=O'Connor |first1=Niall |title=High seas: Inside the multi-agency maritime pursuit of the MV Matthew |url=https://www.thejournal.ie/the-taking-of-the-mv-matthew-by-the-army-ranger-wing-6180197-Sep2023/ |access-date=31 October 2023 |work=TheJournal.ie |date=27 September 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002101354/https://www.thejournal.ie/the-taking-of-the-mv-matthew-by-the-army-ranger-wing-6180197-Sep2023/ |url-status=live }} a cargo ship carrying {{convert|2,253|kg}} of South American cocaine, worth approximately €157 million.{{cite news |last1=Croffey |first1=Amy |title=Ireland seizes largest ever drugs haul worth over $165M |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/europe/ireland-largest-drug-seizure-intl/index.html |access-date=31 October 2023 |work=CNN |date=27 September 2023 |language=en |archive-date=6 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006194136/https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/europe/ireland-largest-drug-seizure-intl/index.html |url-status=live }}

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|ship={{MV|Aleksander Gusev||2}}

|flag={{flag|Russia}}

|desc= The cargo ship ran onto, or drifted aground, on the coast of Karelinskaya Guba Inlet, Kola Peninsula, Russia in a storm. Still aground as of 6 November, possible total loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43569/general-cargo-ship-aleksander-gusev-update-total-l/ |title=General cargo ship Aleksander Gusev Update total loss? Video |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=6 November 2023 }}

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|ship={{MY|Australia||2}}

|flag={{flag|Australia}}

|desc= The yacht, owned by Clive Palmer, ran aground in the Buran Channel off Sentosa Island in Singapore. The ship was later refloated.{{cite web|title=Clive Palmer's $40m superyacht runs aground in Singapore|url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/17/clive-palmer-superyacht-runs-aground-singapore-yacht#:~:text=The%20Maritime%20and%20Port%20Authority,any%20damage%20could%20be%20assessed. |work=The Guardian |date=17 October 2023 |access-date=7 November 2023}}

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=21 October=

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|ship={{SV|Moon Dragon||2}}

|flag=Flag unknown

|desc= The catamaran sailing yacht capsized about {{convert|140|mi}} from Wilmington, North Carolina after hatches broke in winds reported to be at {{cvt|35|mph}} and seas at {{convert|11|to|12|ft}}. The vessel is still partially floating as a hazard to navigation. Four Canadians on board were rescued by a United States Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/video-shows-coast-guard-rescuing-mariners-after-luxury-yacht-capsizes-near-north-carolina/ar-AA1iIjsK?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b5334bbff37143eaab17faeccc8c493b&ei=118 |title=Video shows Coast Guard rescuing mariners after luxury yacht capsizes near North Carolina |publisher=USA Today via MSN |access-date=23 October 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.sailingdirections.com/crewed-charter-yacht/moon-dragon |title=Catamaran Moon Dragon 60ft · 10 guests · Tortola, British Virgin Islands |publisher=Sailing Directions |access-date=23 October 2023 }}

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=22 October=

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|ship= Unknown boat

|flag={{flag|Democratic Republic of Congo}}

|desc= A boat capsized on the Congo River while travelling from Ngondo, killing at least 28 people.{{cite web |url= https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/23/at-least-28-people-drown-after-boat-capsizes-on-river-in-northwest-congo//|title= At least 28 people drown after boat capsizes on river in northwest Congo |date= 23 October 2023 |publisher=Africanews.com |access-date=28 October 2023 }}

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|ship=Unknown fishing vessel

|flag={{flag|South Korea}}

|desc= A fishing vessel was sunk in a collision with an unknown tugboat near Buan, South Korea. Four crew were killed and 14 slightly injured.{{cite web |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-10-22/national/socialAffairs/Four-dead-14-injured-as-fishing-boat-capsizes-off-Koreas-southwestern-coast/1895704 |title=Four dead, 14 injured as fishing boat capsizes off Korea's southwestern coast |date=22 October 2023 |publisher=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com |access-date=27 October 2023 }}

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=24 October=

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|ship={{MV|Verity|2001|2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=2023 North Sea incident: The cargo ship collided with {{MV|Polesie|2009|2}} ({{Flag|Bahamas|civil}}) and sank {{convert|14|nmi}} south west of Helgoland, Germany in the German Bight. Four of her crew are missing, two were rescued, one dead. Verity was on a voyage from Bremen, Germany to Immingham, North East Lincolnshire.{{Cite web |url=https://news.sky.com/story/british-cargo-ship-sinks-off-coast-of-germany-several-missing-after-collision-12991375 |title=British cargo ship sinks off coast of Germany - several missing after collision |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=24 October 2023}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43413/british-freighter-sank-after-collision-polish-bulk/ |title=British freighter sank after collision with Polish bulk carrier, North sea Update |publisher=Fleetmon |accessdate=24 October 2023}}

}}

=25 October=

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|ship=Arca Ray

|flag=Unknown

|desc=Hurricane Otis: The vessel sank in Acapulco Bay during the hurricane, apparently lost with at least 20 crew.{{Cite web |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/hurricane-otis-sank-at-least-33-boats-including-many-with-crews-aboard |title=Hurricane Otis Sank at Least 33 Boats, Including Many That Were Crewed |website=Maritime-executive.com |access-date=2 November 2023}}

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|ship=Litos

|flag=Unknown

|desc=Hurricane Otis: The {{convert|94|ft|adj=on}} motor yacht sank in Acapulco Bay during the hurricane, apparently lost with all four crew.{{Cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/mexico-says-four-more-sunken-boats-found-in-acapulco-bay-after-hurricane-otis/ar-AA1jaEhW?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=cdc5ef6a1db34b1cabae81625dbe8691&ei=52 |title=Mexico says four more sunken boats found in Acapulco bay after Hurricane Otis |work=Los Angeles Times |via=MSN |access-date=2 November 2023}}

}}

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|ship=Unknown cargo ship

|flag=Unknown

|desc=Hurricane Otis: A cargo ship was driven aground and probably sunk in Acapulco Bay during the hurricane.

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|ship=Unknown tugboat

|flag=Unknown

|desc=Hurricane Otis: A tugboat was driven aground and sank in Acapulco Bay during the hurricane.

}}

=27 October=

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|ship=Unknown fishing vessel

|flag={{flag|South Korea}}

|desc= A 24-ton fishing vessel capsized in high waves near Jeju Island, South Korea. Her captain died of cardiac arrest. The other seven crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/2nd-ld-1-dead-7-sailors-rescued-in-fishing-boat-capsize/ar-AA1iW9mG?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d6bd63af68284c9fa4baafe0e8df6ae5&ei=174 |title=(2nd LD) 1 dead, 7 sailors rescued in fishing boat capsize |publisher=Yonhap News English via MSN|access-date=27 October 2023 }}

}}

=30 October=

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|ship={{SV|Flying Eagle||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc=The sailing vessel (a.k.a. Blackbeard Pirate Ship) was sunk as an artificial reef {{convert|16|mi|spell=in}} south of East Pass, Destin, Florida ({{coord|30|08|N|86|33|W}}) after being burned out sometime in the past.{{cite web |url=https://www.getthecoast.com/blackbeard-pirate-ship-reborn-as-the-newest-artificial-reef-off-destin-fort-walton-beach-coast/ |title='Blackbeard Pirate Ship' reborn as the newest artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast |date=31 October 2023 |publisher=getthecoast.com |access-date=2 November 2023 }}

}}

=31 October=

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|ship=Unknown barge

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The barge sank in shallow water partially above water at LaSala Boatyard, Copiague, New York in Great Neck Creek.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/partially-sunken-barge-tugboat-leaked-fuel-in-copaigue/ar-AA1lUon0?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=803925833366476a9a09977f8baa6ca1&ei=257 |title=Partially Sunken Barge, Tugboat Leaked Fuel In Copaigue |publisher=Patch |via=MSN |access-date=24 December 2023 }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Unknown tugboat

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The tug sank in shallow water partially above water at LaSala Boatyard, Copiague, New York in Great Neck Creek.

}}

=18 November=

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|ship= Here and Now

|flag={{flag|United States|1960}}

|desc= During a voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Biloxi, Mississippi, with multiple stops along the way, the sailboat began flooding 30 hours after departing St. Petersburg, Florida, and was abandoned without loss of life in the Gulf of Mexico {{convert|90|nmi|0}} off Hernando Beach, Florida. A United States Coast Guard helicopter rescued a married couple and their dog from the sailboat.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/11/21/dog-rescue-sailboat-florida/ |title=A couple and their dog were weeks into a sailing trip. Then the engine died. | last1=Brasch | first1=Ben | newspaper=The Washington Post | date=21 November 2023 |access-date=26 November 2023}}

}}

=19 November=

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|ship= {{MV|Kafkametler||2}}

|flag={{flag|Turkey}}

|desc= The cargo ship dragged anchor in a storm striking a breakwater and sinking at Ereğli, Turkey in the Black Sea. One crewman was reported killed.{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-cargo-ship-with-12-crew-sinks-black-sea-2023-11-20/ |title=Nine dead amid storm in Turkey; 11 missing from sunken ship |date=20 November 2023 |agency=Reuters.com |access-date=20 November 2023}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Pallada||2}}

|flag={{flag|Cameroon}}

|desc= The river-sea cargo ship dragged anchor in a storm, went aground, and broke in two at Ereğli, Turkey in the Black Sea. The crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43697/general-cargo-ship-beached-storm-broke-two-black-s/ |title=General cargo ship beached by storm, broke in two, Eregli Black sea, 2 VIDEOS |date=19 November 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=19 November 2023}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Susan Rose||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The {{convert|77|ft|adj=on}} fishing trawler sank in {{convert|48|ft}} of water {{convert|1/2|mi|spell=in}} off Manasquan Inlet during salvage operations after running aground on 17 November.{{cite news |url=https://watchthetramcarplease.com/susan-rose-fishing-boat-that-ran-aground-off-n-j-sinks/ |title=Susan Rose Fishing boat that ran aground off N.J. sinks |publisher=watchthetramcarplease.com |access-date=26 November 2023}}

}}

=21 November=

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|ship= {{MV|Viet Hai Star||2}}

|flag={{flag|Vietnam}}

|desc= The cargo ship sprang a leak in the South China Sea and sank in shallow water with her superstructure above water after being run into Calandorang Bay, on the eastern coast of Balabac Island, Philippines, to prevent sinking in deep water.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43729/general-cargo-ship-grounded-avoid-sinking-philippi/ |title=General cargo ship grounded to avoid sinking, Philippines |date=22 November 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=24 November 2023}}

}}

=26 November=

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|ship= {{MV|Blue Shark||2}}

|flag={{flag|Belize}}

|desc= The cargo ship was beached in a storm at Vityazevo, Russia in the Black Sea.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43781/bulk-carrier-beached-storm-russia-black-sea/ |title=Bulk carrier beached by storm, Russia, Black sea |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=26 November 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship= {{MV|Raptor||2}}

|flag={{flag|Comoros}}

|desc= The cargo ship sank in rough seas off the southwest coast of Lesvos Island, Greece, in the Aegean Sea. One crewman was rescued by a Hellenic Navy helicopter. 13 crew were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43769/lebanese-freighter-sank-aegean-sea-13-crew-missing/ |title=Lebanese freighter sank in Aegean sea, 13 crew missing |date=26 November 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=26 November 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Unknown ferries or barges

|flag={{flag|Russia}}

|desc=Seven barges or ferries were anchored in August in the Kerch Strait to protect the Crimean Bridge from Ukrainian seaborn drone attacks. During a severe storm three sank, one partially sank (possibly sunk in shallow water), and two "washed away".{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/crimean-bridge-left-vulnerable-after-strong-storm-washes-away-russian-installed-protective-barriers/ar-AA1kQPFH?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=91e9311cb9014e85b20e8a0a4bf6f197&ei=91 |title=Crimean Bridge left vulnerable after strong storm washes away Russian-installed protective barriers |publisher=The New Voice of Ukraine |via=MSN |access-date=5 December 2023 }}

}}

=27 November=

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|ship= {{MV|FR Pearl||2}}

|flag={{flag|Palau}}

|desc= The cargo ship was beached by a storm after dragging anchor at Hopa, Turkey in the Black Sea.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43789/two-turkish-freighters-grounded-storm-black-sea/ |title=Two Turkish freighters grounded by storm, Black sea |date=27 November 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=27 November 2023}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Vamos||2}}

|flag={{flag|Cameroon}}

|desc= The cargo ship broke free from her moorings in a storm at Inebolu port, Turkey, and drifted ashore in Filli Kosk area in the Black Sea.

}}

=28 November=

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|ship= {{MV|Nam Phat 01||2}}

|flag={{flag|Vietnam}}

|desc= The cargo ship sprung a leak and was beached on the coast of Thăng Bình district to prevent sinking.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43809/general-cargo-ship-grounded-avoid-sinking-vietnam-/ |title=General cargo ship grounded to avoid sinking, Vietnam VIDEO |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=30 November 2023}}

}}

=29 November=

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|ship={{MV|Xiang Shun 899||2}}

|flag={{flag|China}}

|desc= The 200-ton cargo ship sank partially submerged in shallow waters with a list, off Gageo Island, South Korea.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/cargo-ship-submerged-off-s-korea-s-southwestern-coast-no-crewmen-found/ar-AA1kH7AQ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=be5d60d7d6b943a382663e98c86266a1&ei=45 |title=Cargo ship submerged off S. Korea's southwestern coast; no crewmen found |date=28 November 2023 |publisher=Yonhap News-English |via=MSN |access-date=28 November 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43813/chinese-ghost-cargo-ship-sank-korean-waters-video/ |title=Chinese ghost cargo ship sank in Korean waters VIDEO |date=28 November 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=29 November 2023}}

}}

=Unknown date=

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|ship={{MV|King Rich||2}}

|flag={{flag|Sierra Leone}}

|desc= The tanker was found on the coast of Cu Lao Cham Island, Vietnam, on the morning of 1 December after she was abandoned on 18 November after springing a leak {{convert|81|nmi}} north west of Badoc Island, Luzon, drifting some {{convert|620|nmi}} in west south west direction. The crew was rescued from a life raft by {{MV|Sheng An||2}} ({{flag|Hong Kong}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43845/tanker-king-rich-sole-voyage-south-china-sea/ |title=Tanker KING RICH sole voyage in South China sea |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=2 December 2023}}

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December

=2 December=

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|ship={{MV|Liberty|2000|2}}

|flag={{flag|Cameroon}}

|desc= The tanker ran aground in the Strait of Malacca in Indonesian waters. Refloated 14 December.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43961/suezmax-liberty-dec-14-update-refloated-sts-anothe/ |title=Suezmax LIBERTY Dec 14 UPDATE refloated. STS to another Dark Fleet tanker? |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=14 December 2023}}

}}

=13 December=

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|ship={{MV|KMT-3||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The tug capsized and sank in the Willamette River at Gladstone, Oregon ({{coord|45|22|N|122|36|W}}).{{cite web |url=https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10707 |title=Pusher Tug Capsized/Sunk; Willamette River, Gladstone, OR |publisher=noaa.gov |accessdate=24 December 2023 }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{MV|Two Brothers||2}}

|flag=Unknown

|desc= The ro-ro cargo ship capsized and sank approximately {{convert|30|mi}} north of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Six crew were rescued by {{ship||Carnival Vista}} ({{flag|Panama}}) and six by a U.S. Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter.{{cite web |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/carnival-vista-diverts-cruise-to-rescue-six-people-from-capsized-cargo-ship |title=Video: Carnival Vista and USCG Rescue 12 Crew from Capsized Cargo Ship |publisher=maritime-executive.com |access-date=14 December 2023}}

}}

=16 December=

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|ship=Miss Jordi

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The {{convert|63|ft|adj=on}} shrimp boat sank in a storm near McKay Bay, off the Tampa Shrimp Docks, Tampa, Florida. One body was recovered.{{cite web |url=https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/body-recovered-sunken-shrimp-boat-tampa-waters-reports |title=Body Recovered From Sunken Shrimp Boat In Tampa Waters: Reports |publisher=patch.com |access-date=14 December 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Unknown barge

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The barge sank at Brooklyn, New York in Newtown Creek ({{coord|40|43|N|73|55|W}}).{{cite web |url=https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10709 |title=Submerged Barge, Newtown Creek, Brooklyn, NY |publisher=noaa.gov |accessdate=24 December 2023 }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Unknown tugboat

|flag={{flag|United States}}

|desc= The tug sank at Brooklyn, New York in Newtown Creek ({{coord|40|43|N|73|55|W}}).

}}

=17 December=

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|ship={{MV|Gia Bao 19||2}}

|flag={{flag|Vietnam}}

|desc= The cargo ship sank in the South China Sea {{convert|35|nmi}} north of Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/43993/general-cargo-ship-sank-da-nang-2-missing/ |title=General cargo ship sank off Da Nang, 2 missing |date=17 December 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=17 December 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{MV|Tumberry C||2}}

|flag={{flag|Spain|civil}}

|desc= The {{convert|48|m|adj=on}} yacht sprung a leak in her engine room ad was run aground to prevent sinking in deeper water at Pontevedra, Spain.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/44005/mega-yacht-stuck-pier-avoid-sinking-spain/ |title=Mega yacht stuck to pier to avoid sinking, Spain |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=18 December 2023}}

}}

=19 December=

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|ship={{MV|Global Vision||2}}

|flag={{flag|Indonesia}}

|desc= The cargo ship sank in the Bali Sea northeast of Bali, {{convert|25|nmi}} south of Panjang Island, East Java, Indonesia. Five crew were rescued, eight reported missing, or 13 rescued and 8 reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/44037/general-cargo-ship-sinking-north-bali-8-crew-missi/ |title=General cargo ship sinking north of Bali, 8 crew missing |date=21 December 2023 |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=21 December 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/eight-seafarers-missing-after-cargo-ship-reported-lost-off-indonesia/2-1-1575035 |title=Eight seafarers missing after cargo ship reported lost off Indonesia The Vision Global is said to have sunk south of Panjang Island |date=21 December 2023 |publisher=tradewindsnews.com |access-date=21 December 2023}}

}}

=21 December=

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|ship={{MV|New Bright||2}}

|flag={{flag|South Korea}}

|desc= The tanker ship suffered a major explosion and fire in the Yangtze River, near Sutong Bridge, Shanghai, China. The vessel was run aground to prevent sinking. The crew was evacuated.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/44049/korean-tanker-major-fire-crew-evacuated-shanghai/ |title=Korean tanker major fire, crew evacuated, Shanghai |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=21 December 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|T Sandeemanethup||2}}

|flag={{flag|Thailand}}

|desc= The ferry sank in {{convert|30|m}} of water in rough weather {{convert|5.5|nmi}} off Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. The ship is expected to be raised. The crew and passengers were rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/44057/ferry-sank-samui-panang-waters-tourists-rescued-th/ |title=Ferry sank in Samui, Panang waters, tourists rescued, Thailand |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=21 December 2023}}

}}

=26 December=

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|ship={{ship|Russian landing ship|Novocherkassk||2}}

|flag={{navy|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The {{sclass2|Ropucha|landing ship}} was blown up and sunk by an anti-ship missile at Feodosia. Reported casualties of 74 crew killed and 27 wounded. Wreck apparently removed in late January/early February 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/44105/russian-navy-landing-ship-destroyed-during-night-a/ |title=Russian Navy Landing Ship destroyed during night air raid, Crimea |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=26 December 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/74-sailors-were-killed-and-27-wounded-on-destroyed-novocherkassk-ship/ar-AA1mdBNs?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=db2055ab46924490ab66afa070fb79d0&ei=52 |title=74 sailors were killed and 27 wounded on destroyed Novocherkassk ship |publisher=Ukrainska Pravda via MSN |access-date=30 December 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russians-raise-wreckage-of-landing-ship-novocherkassk-from-seabed-in-crimea-photo/ar-BB1hIpxV?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=7c8e5f119f604bca86b0c8fdf26f028a&ei=16 |title=Russians raise wreckage of landing ship Novocherkassk from seabed in Crimea — photo |publisher=New voice of Ukraine via MSN |access-date=4 February 2024}}

}}

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|ship=Unknown fishing vessel

|flag={{flag|China}}

|desc=The fishing vessel was sunk in a collision with {{MV|Pearl Kenzo||2}} ({{flag|Singapore|civil}}) off Chengshan Jiao, China. Eight crew were reported missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2024/44145/chinese-fishing-boat-collide-bunker-vessel-resulti/ |title=Chinese Fishing Boat Collide with Bunker Vessel Resulting 8 Crewmembers Missing |publisher=Fleetmon |access-date=3 January 2024}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Russian minesweeper|UTS-150||2}}

|flag={{navy|Russia}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The training ship, a former T-43 class minesweeper, was sunk by the explosion of {{ship|Russian landing ship|Novocherkassk||2}} ({{navy|Russia}}) at Feodosia.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-second-victim-of-ukraine-s-missile-strike-on-that-russian-ammo-ship-an-80-year-old-minesweeper/ar-AA1maAja?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=2ab89a96918e4b6e88da42c5e0a63b19&ei=11 |title=The Second Victim Of Ukraine's Missile Strike On That Russian Ammo Ship: An 80-Year-Old Minesweeper |publisher=Forbes via MSN |access-date=29 December 2023}}

}}

=27 December=

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|ship={{MV|Vyssos||2}}

|flag={{flag|Panama}}

|desc=Russian invasion of Ukraine: The freighter struck a naval mine off Bystre at the entrance to the Danube Delta. The ship was grounded to prevent sinking. One crewman was injured.{{cite web |url=https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2023/12/28/greek-freighter-hit-by-mine-grounded-to-avoid-sinking-black-sea/ |title=Greek freighter hit by mine, grounded to avoid sinking, Black sea |publisher=maritimebulletin.net |access-date=28 December 2023}}

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