Greece Sends Salvage Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats
In response to a rise in maritime assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants, Greece deploys salvage vessel to Red Sea. after the sinking of two bulkers
Accidents & Emergencies
Crew Member Lost Overboard on Icon of the Seas
On July 24th, the crew aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas experienced a truly devastating day when a fellow crew member went overboard.
Cargo Ship MN Kostas Runs Aground Off Crete, Crew Safe
On July 24, the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship MN Kostas ran aground near Kyriamadi, along the northeastern shoreline of Crete, Greece.
Passenger Ship Rigoletto Strikes Lock Gate in Netherlands
On July 22, an inland passenger vessel, the Rigoletto, made contact with the lock gates at the Lorentz locks in Kornwerderzand, Netherlands.
Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels
July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.
UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet
The United Kingdom unveils sweeping new sanctions on 137 Russia-linked entities, including 135 oil tankers associated with Putin’s shadow fleet.
Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency
On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.
Storm Capsizes Boat in Halong Bay, 38 Confirmed Dead
A deadly boat accident took place on July 19 near Dau Go Cave in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, when a passenger vessel named Wonder Sea overturned.
EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet
The United Kingdom and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company that is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry; Rescue Efforts Ongoing
On July 20, a blaze broke out on the passenger ferry KM Barcelona VA while it was sailing through the Celebes Sea near Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.