Accidents & Emergencies

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

Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit

A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.

Regent Seven Seas' cruise ship, Voyager

Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima

NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.

A close up of red and white blood cells

Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara

A search and rescue operation is taking place in the Sea of Marmara after a Turkish general cargo vessel is believed to have sunk.

A search and rescue helicopter at sea

Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21

A collision between a ferry and an oil tanker near Penang Port in Malaysia on Tuesday night, September 1, left 21 people injured.

A view across Penang, Malaysia, looking towards the port

Crane Accident Injures Two During Cargo Lift at Mumbai Port

A major crane accident involving the bulk carrier Vienna occurred during heavy lift cargo operations at Mumbai Port on August 30.

Cranes in a port

Carnival Breeze Damaged After Contact with Cozumel Pier

Carnival Breeze sustained minor damage to its exterior after making contact with a pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday.

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship at sunset

Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death

The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.

The Carnival Horizon cruise ship at a port

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock

A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.

The Port of Cardiff, Wales, UK

Passenger Dies After Balcony Fall on Norwegian Getaway

A passenger has after falling from a balcony onto a lower deck of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway.

The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship in a dock

11 Cruise Crew Detained in Boston During Federal Operation

US authorities detain cruise ship crew members as part of operation focused on suspected of involvement with child sexual abuse material.

The Port of Boston, USA at sundown

Body Recovered After Man Goes Overboard from Cruise Ship in Scotland

Body recovered from the North Sea after man reported missing from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on Friday.

A view across Dundee, Scotland and the port

22 Seafarers Missing After Bulker Sinks in Bay of Bengal

Twenty-two seafarers are missing after the Panamax bulk carrier Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal.

A map of the Bay of Bengal showing where the bulk carrier sank

Report Raises Concerns Over Seafarers Jailed in Türkiye

A new independent report calls for urgent international action in the case of two senior seafarers convicted of drug trafficking in Türkiye.

A pile of white powder on a wooden surface

Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily

Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.

Close up of an Italian Polizia vehicle

Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada

Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Ovation of the Seas at sea

Union Raises Alarm Over Indian Crew on Hormuz-Bound Vessel VIDEO

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India calls on Indian authorities to intervene over concerns for the safety of 16 Indian crew members.

The flag of India flying against a blue sky

Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows

Somali pirates seize Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia, adding to growing concerns over a resurgence in piracy.

The flag of Cameroon

Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos

Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.

The Port of Santos, Brazil

One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast

One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.

The Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands