Accidents & Emergencies

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.

A Carnival cruise ship as seen from the water

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.

A bay on the island of 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.

A river cruise boat sailing past the Hungarian Parliament buildings on the Danube River

Toxic Leak on MSC Ship Shuts Down Antwerp Port Operations

A toxic chemical leak at Waasland Port in Antwerp prompted the evacuation of Deurganck Dock.

The Port of Antwerp, Belgium at sunset

Crew Member Dies After Overboard Incident on Regal Princess

A crew member has died after going overboard from Regal Princess while the cruise ship was sailing in the Caribbean.

The Regal Princess cruise ship at sea at sundown

Asian Piracy Incidents Fall to Seven-Year First-Half Low

Reported cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia have dropped to their lowest first-half total in seven years.

Ships and smaller vessels in the Singapore Strait

Pirates Board Tanker in Gulf of Aden During Armed Attack

An armed pirate attack targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, approximately 76 nautical miles south of Balhaf, Yemen.

An aerial view of a tanker at sea

Cruise Captain Arrested After Passenger Falls into Sea at Corfu

Greek authorities arrest captain of cruise ship after passenger falls into water during mooring incident at port of Kerkyra on Corfu.

Corfu island with an unidentified cruise ship sailing out of a port

Venezuelan Crude Export Surge Boosts Tanker Demand

Venezuela’s seaborne crude oil exports more than double, creating opportunities for the tanker market and increasing South America's role in energy trade.

The flag of Venezuela flying against a blue sky

Dali Chief Engineer Admits Safety Breach in Bridge Case

Prosecutors enter into deferred prosecution agreement with chief engineer of the Dali after he acknowledged conduct that amounted to criminal violation.

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland, before its collapse

Ferry Hits Jetty at Greek Port of Rafina

The Greek-flagged ro-ro passenger ferry Andros King struck a jetty at the entrance to the Port of Rafina on June 8, causing serious damage.

Rafina Port in Greece

Cruise Passenger Brawl in Nassau Ends in Arrests

A fight involving cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port escalated into a confrontation with police, leading to several arrests and injuries to officers.

Cruise ships docked in Nassau's cruise terminal

Cruise Tourist Attacks Raise Safety Concerns in Genoa

Incidents involving cruise passengers in Genoa, Italy, renew concerns about safety in areas commonly visited by tourists arriving by ship.

The town of Genoa, Italy

Tanker Disabled After Fire and Strike Near Iran Route

Oil tanker left disabled after fire broke out onboard on June 8, following allegations the vessel failed to comply with U.S. forces instructions.

A map of the Middle East showing where the incident involving the Marivax vessel took place

U.S. CBP Removes Cruise Crew Member From Pearl Mist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues enforcement activity of cruise ship crew following deportation of 27 workers last month.

A Border Patrol vehicle near a fenced off area

Drunken Officer Blamed for Ship Collision in Denmark

Cargo ship collides with yacht and port infrastructure in Danish port of Korsør after intoxicated captain attempts to maneuver vessel.

a map showing where Korsør is located in Denmark with an insert showing the port's layout

Maine Man Jailed Over Assault Aboard Cruise Ship

A Maine resident has been sentenced to federal prison following an assault that occurred onboard an international cruise ship.

A blue and red flashing light on the top of a police car

Alaska Cruise Cut Short After Zaandam Propulsion Issue

Holland America's Zaandam was forced to cancel the remainder of its Alaska itinerary after experiencing a propulsion problem.

Close up of a Holland America cruise ship's hull

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.

A Greek police car

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.

An MSC container ship at sea