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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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