Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade
The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.
Accidents & Emergencies
Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront
An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.
Queen Mary 2 Faces Propulsion Issue During Voyage
Cunard confirms one of the Mermaid pod propulsion units on the Queen Mary 2 developed fault during its 12-day Norway and Northern Lights cruise.
Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast
Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.
Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis
Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.
Landing Craft Runs Aground off Norway, Fuel Spills
On November 8, the landing craft *Soroysund* ran aground near Fjelldal, Norway. Fortunately, all crewmembers were reported safe and unharmed.
Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Port of Tuapse
The Russian port of Tuapse was struck by a Ukrainian drone attack on November 2, causing damage to several vessels and to port infrastructure.
Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast
On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.
Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away
Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region
Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap
The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.
Crew Member Dies In Tragic Accident Aboard P&O’s Arvia
A crew member has died following a workplace accident aboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia on October 26, just two days after the ship departed Southampton.
Crew Member Goes Overboard From Viking Star In Aegean
A tragic incident occurred aboard the Viking Star when a crew member went overboard while the ship was sailing between Crete and Sicily on Monday
Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.
Fire Disables Grimaldi Euromed Ship Grande Roma
A fire in the engine room has left an Italian-flagged Grimaldi Euromed-owned car carrier, the Grande Roma, without any means of propulsion.
CMA CGM Vessel Mercosul Fortaleza Runs Aground In Amazon
The container ship Mercosul Fortaleza, operated by CMA CGM, ran aground in the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil, on the afternoon of October 24.
EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers
The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships
British Woman Dies Aboard Cruise Ship Near Cannes
A Mediterranean voyage turned tragic when a British woman was discovered dead in her cabin aboard a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cannes.
Fire Erupts on LPG Tanker Falcon Near Gulf of Aden
Fire has broken out on LPG tanker Falcon, located approx 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The ship is fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas.