Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot
Greek authorities have detained a Palestinian man suspected of being involved in an alleged plan that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship.
Accidents & Emergencies
MSC Ship Damaged in Third Iraq Attack
MSC container ship suffered damage in what appears to be the third reported maritime attack off Iraq since the U.S.-Iran conflict began.
Dali Bridge Collapse Trial Delayed After Settlements
A federal judge has put on hold the highly anticipated civil trial concerning the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Port of Hamburg
Worker loses life following an accident aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Hamburg on May 29 after being struck by a heavy object.
Cruise Excursion Bus in Corfu Traffic Accident
A shore excursion in Greece was disrupted this week after a bus carrying cruise passengers was involved in a road accident on Corfu.
115 Kg of Cocaine Seized From Ship Near Mundra Port
Indian authorities have seized 115 kilograms of cocaine from the container vessel Europe during a joint operation that also led to the arrest of three crew.
Hondius Departure Delayed for Extra Cleaning After Hantavirus
Hantavirus-struck Hondius’ departure from Rotterdam to Vlissingen postponed following recommendations for additional cleaning measures.
Cocaine Worth $6.4M Seized From Tanker at Long Beach Port
US authorities confiscate approximately 227 kilograms of cocaine from a crude oil tanker arriving in California. Filipino crew member faces charges.
Panama Canal Traffic Surges Amid Hormuz Tensions
Ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to a major increase in Panama Canal traffic, with the waterway now operating close to full capacity.
Collision Off Nigeria Injures Crew, Causes Spill
Two vessels collided at the Bonny Inner Anchorage in Nigeria on May 20, injuring several crew members and causing an oil spill in the surrounding waters.
Ushuaia Port Workers Threaten Wider Protests
Port workers locked out of Port of Ushuaia since January say they plan to intensify protest actions during the upcoming 2026-27 Antarctic cruise season.
Oil Sheen Closes Kiel Canal Lock for Hours
The northern lock of the Kiel Canal was shut down for approximately six hours on May 18 after an oil sheen was discovered inside one of the lock chambers.
Europol Targets Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’
European law enforcement agencies say they've disrupted a major drug trafficking route across the Atlantic known as the “Cocaine Highway."
Merchant Ships Hit in Russian Drone Attack at Odessa
Two commercial vessels, including a Chinese-owned ship, were struck by Russian drones while approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odessa region on Monday, May 18
Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
A second crew member has been detained as Swedish authorities continue investigating the tanker Sea Owl 1, which remains under detention in Sweden.
Passenger Dies After Going Overboard From Carnival Liberty
Passenger on Carnival Liberty died Wednesday night after reportedly going overboard while the ship was between Celebration Key and Nassau in the Bahamas.
State of Maryland Secures Record Dali Bridge Settlement
Maryland finalizes $2.25 billion settlement with the owner and operator of containership Dali following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Indian Officer Missing After US Shore Leave
An Indian Merchant Navy officer has been reported missing in the United States after not returning to his ship following shore leave in Pennsylvania on May 6.
Carnival Faces Lawsuits Over Reported Data Breach
Carnival is dealing with a number of lawsuits following a reported data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of customers.
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.