Accidents & Emergencies

Four Tankers Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO reports four vessels were attacked while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on September 28 and 29.

An aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz

Terra 2 Freed After Running Aground in Düsseldorf Harbour

Inland motor freighter Terra 2 has been successfully refloated after running aground in Düsseldorf harbour, Germany.

Dusseldorf harbor in Germany

Indian Coast Guard Stabilizes Flooding Tanker Sea Gull 9

Indian Coast Guard carries out damage-control aboard product tanker after rapid flooding affected a ballast tank.

A map showing the incident where a tanker needed to be stabilized off the coast of Paradip, India

Typhoon Dujuan Could Force Costa Serena and Athletes to Leave Nagoya

Typhoon Dujuan may force Costa Serena to leave Nagoya with Asian Games athletes under the port's emergency evacuation procedures.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in dock

Two Workers Die in Accident at Singapore’s Tuas Port

Two workers have died after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations at Singapore's Tuas Port.

Tuas Port in Singapore at daybreak

US LNG Cargo Diverted After Suspected Cyberattack on Ship

US LNG cargo vessel diverted after crew reported a systems failure that they believe may have been caused by a cyberattack.

A neon exclamation mark in front of code on a monitor

Norwegian Getaway Passenger Risks Life for Selfie VIDEO

A concerning video shared on social media shows a passenger standing on the outside of Norwegian Getaway to take a selfie.

The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship in a dock

Dali Casualty Becomes Largest Loss in P&I Market History

The Dali casualty has become the biggest single loss ever recorded in the P&I insurance market, with reserves now exceeding $2.8 billion.

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland, before its collapse

13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO

Thirteen passengers aged between 18 and 20 have been charged following a violent confrontation aboard the cruise ship Costa Smeralda.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship at sea

Turkish Authorities Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulk Carrier

Turkish authorities have seized approximately 350 kg of cocaine from the bulk carrier CSPC Pisces during an operation at Mersin Port.

The port and harbor of Mersin in Turkey

Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic

Oil leak at Port of Antwerp disrupted vessels on September 14 after pollution was detected between a ship and the shore.

The Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal

A major fire erupted at the recently constructed Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, September 14.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship

Disney Wonder Crew Member Injured, Airlifted off Canadian Coast

Injured crew member aboard Disney Wonder evacuated by helicopter during rescue operation off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

The Disney Wonder cruise ship in a dock

Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Legionnaires’ Cases

NCLH temporarily closes hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima while investigation takes place into Legionnaires’ disease,

A hot tub

Suspected Pirates Board Greek-Managed Cargo Ship off Yemen

A Greek-managed cargo vessel was boarded by suspected pirates off the coast of Yemen on Thursday.

A map of the waters around Yemen showing where pirates boarded a vessel

25 Dead After Fire on Bulk Carrier at Qingdao Shipyard

Twenty-five people have died after fire broke out aboard the dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody while the vessel was undergoing repair.

The Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Yard

Five Dead and 87 Missing After Ferry Fire in Philippines

Five people have been confirmed dead and 87 remain unaccounted for following a fire aboard a passenger ferry in the Philippines.

The ocean and coastline at Coron, The Philippines

Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor

Minnesota pastor Stephen Junker has died after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury in a swimming pool aboard the Sun Princess.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea on an overcast day

AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France

A call at Le Havre in France took an turn on September 8 when AIDAperla broke free from its moorings and collided with a quay wall.

The AIDAperla cruise ship at sea

Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia

The oil products tanker SMF Ixora collided with Malaysia’s Sungai Johor Bridge on September 2, 2026.

Aerial view of the Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia