14 May 2025

British Cruise Passenger Dies After Choking Near Cádiz

Officials launch an investigation following the death of an 83-year-old British man who choked while eating on a cruise ship off the Spanish coast

British Cruise Passenger Dies After Choking Near Cádiz
13 May 2025

MSC Orchestra Rescues 16 Migrants Near Sardinia Coast

The MSC Orchestra shifted from luxury cruise to life-saving mission after it encountered a drifting motorboat carrying 16 migrants.

MSC Orchestra Rescues 16 Migrants Near Sardinia Coast
13 May 2025

CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg

On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.

CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg
12 May 2025

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels

The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels
12 May 2025

Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss

A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.

Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss
12 May 2025

Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne

On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.

Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne
8 May 2025

CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal

CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.

CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal
8 May 2025

Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries

A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.

Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries
8 May 2025

Cruise Passenger Fined $2,500 for Drugs in Bermuda

Cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked about local drug laws fined after authorities find her in possession of cannabis and cocaine

Cruise Passenger Fined $2,500 for Drugs in Bermuda
8 May 2025

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia

A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia
8 May 2025

Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry

A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.

Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry
7 May 2025

Two Towboat Collisions Close Mississippi River Bridge

In just five days, two separate towboats struck the Old Highway 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River in the U.S., leading to its temporary closure

Two Towboat Collisions Close Mississippi River Bridge
6 May 2025

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row

Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row
6 May 2025

Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island

Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.

Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island
6 May 2025

Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno

In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash

Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno