Accidents & Emergencies

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Port of Antwerp

A fire erupted aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at the Fifth Harbor Dock in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium

The Port of Antwerp at sunset

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued

A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.

The Port of Antwerp, Belguim

ATSB Investigates FMG Nicola Engine Failure at Port Hedland

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into a propulsion failure involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola.

The FMG Nicola bulk carrier surrounded by tugboats in a port

Cranes Accident Injures Seven at Imabari Shipyard

Seven people were injured—three of them seriously—after a crane accident on July 12 at Imabari Shipbuilding’s facility in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

The Imabari Shipyard in Japan

Rudder Failure Causes Vessel Collision in Hamburg Port

Inland vessel Willi Abicht, flying the German flag, collided with container ship COSCO Shipping Capricorn at Tollerort Container Terminal, Hamburg

Hamburg container terminal

Engine Trouble Halts Cargo Ship Off Çanakkale Coast

On July 15th, a general cargo ship, the Spanaco Progress, suffered an engine malfunction while sailing from Spain to Kocaeli, Turkey.

A cargo ship being towed by a tug rescue boat

Norovirus Hits 200 Passengers on Cruise Ship in Norway

A norovirus outbreak has affected nearly 200 passengers aboard the cruise ship Artania, prompting emergency health measures during a voyage.

Norovirus cells

AIDA Halts Middle East Cruises for Winter 2025/26 Season

AIDA Cruises has cancelled all of its Middle East sailings for the upcoming 2025/26 winter season, citing ongoing regional unrest.

The AIDAprima cruise ship

Passenger Ship Hits Quay After Steering Failure in Sweden

On July 12, Swedish passenger ship Stockholm struck a quay at Kastellholmen, an islet in central Stockholm, following a mechanical malfunction.

The ferry, Stockholm, hitting a quay in central Stockholm

Genting Dream Leads Thai Maritime Safety Drill in Phuket

On July 9, the cruise ship Genting Dream played a central role in a major emergency response exercise held at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.

The Phuket coastline

Fire Contained on Yavuz Naz Ferry Near Marmara Island

A fire broke out aboard the Yavuz Naz ferry on July 13 while it was navigating waters off Marmara Island and carrying around 200 passengers.

The Yavuz Naz ferry fire being extinguished by support vessels

Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award

Officer Lee Tae-Young named recipient of the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courageous actions in rescuing 12 fellow crew.

The IMO's medal for bravery at sea

Star of the Seas Cuts Cádiz Stop Amid Ongoing Strike

Royal Caribbean changes its original plan to send its newest vessel, Star of the Seas, to the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for its final outfitting

The harbor at Cadiz, Spain

Fire Contained on LCT Lily Princess in Philippines Port

A fire broke out in the galley on the LCT Lily Princess, a cargo vessel docked at Sorcom Private Port in the Philippines, on Wednesday July 9th.

A fire aboard the cargo ship LCT Lily Princess being extinguished by fire fighters on the dock

Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds

July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.

The harbor at Split Croatia

Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters

July 7, the Eternity C, a bulk carrier sailing under Liberian flag, came under attack in the Red Sea in assault involving fast boats and drones

a bulk carrier under attack from drones and small boas

Ammonia Leak Reported on Tanker at Ust-Luga Seaport

6 July, a minor release of liquid ammonia occurred during cargo loading aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad Region

The Eco Wizard tanker in port surrounded by emergency services

Explosion and Fire Aboard Tanker Fulda Near Kandla Port

Emergency on Sunday near India’s Kandla Port when Hong Kong-flagged product tanker experienced explosion and onboard fire during gas-freeing.

The tanker, the Fulda, on fire and being assisted by a tug

IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid

Between night of July 6 and morning of July 7 Israel Defense Forces carried out aerial assaults targeting Houthi-controlled sites throughout Yemen

A map showing where the IDF's attacks took place

Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast

July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.

Explosions as missiles attack a bulk carrier