MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure
MSC Shipmanagement receives $6 million fine and on probation after admitting it concealed engine-control issue aboard MSC Michigan VII.
Accidents & Emergencies
Fire Breaks Out on Dole Colombia at Port of Wilmington
Fire broke out in the engine room of the banana-carrying reefer vessel Dole Colombia while it was berthed at the Port of Wilmington in the US.
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China
MSC Silvana VIII sinks in Zhoushan area of China after experiencing progressive flooding following a grounding shortly after leaving a ship repair yard.
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea
44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.
Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River
Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.
Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece
A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses
British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit
A 62-year-old British cruise passenger has been found dead in her cabin while her cruise ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini.
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Large-scale international search and rescue operation continues in South China Sea after Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank.
Disney Dream Crew Drink Tampering Claim Investigated in Spain
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member aboard the Disney Dream reported a suspected drink tampering incident.
Sinokor Crews Offered Pay Increase for Hormuz Round Trips
Sinokor Group is offering crew members an additional six months' salary for completing a one-month voyage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthis Announce Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia.
Ferry and Cargo Ship Collide at Port of Souda in Greece
A Ro-Ro passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collided in the Greek port of Souda on July 21st causing minor damage to both ships.
Crew Member Found Dead Aboard Celebrity Constellation
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member was found dead aboard the Celebrity Constellation.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 10 Crew on Cargo Ship Near Odesa
Ten crew members killed after cargo ship struck by Russian cruise missile near southern Ukrainian port of Odesa on July 19.
Pirates Hijack Tanker and Take It Toward Somali Coast
Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a Tanzanian-flagged chemical tanker off Yemen and are believed to have taken it toward Somalia.
Coast Guard Evacuates Pregnant Passenger From Carnival Ship
A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Station Miami Beach medically evacuated a pregnant woman from a Carnival cruise ship on Thursday.
Filipino Crew Member Dies After Falling Ill on Cruise Ship
A 60-year-old Filipino crew member has died after becoming ill while working aboard a cruise ship during a port call in Chios, Greece.
Danube Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises
Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube are disrupting cruises, with conditions affecting cruise operations and tourism across Hungary.