Accidents & Emergencies

Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman

On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.

An oil tanker on fire being assisted by small boats and helicopters

Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard

June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, a man-overboard alert was triggered after a girl fell from the ship’s deck.

The Disney Dream cruise ship

Medical Emergency Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Ponce

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas made an unscheduled stop at the Port of Ponce on Wednesday after a passenger experienced a health crisis.

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock

On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.

The port and city of Hull, UK

Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel Jannie Near Dutch Lock

June 25, a fire occurred on Netherlands-registered inland cargo ship, close to the Beatrix lock. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response

The inland cargo ship, Jannie, on fire with firefighters at the scene

Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay

On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.

The Ceutamar 5 vessel on fire and being assisted by a navy ship

Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26

June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.

The Kydon palace and Catania ships colliding

Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe

Indonesian-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Gerbang Samudra 2 ran aground on a coral reef 100 meters from the Gilimanuk Ferry Terminal in West Bali

The KMP Gerbang ferry grounded off the coast of Indonesia

Cruise Ships Skip Cádiz Again Amid Labor Protests

For the second time in seven days, a cruise ship has bypassed Cádiz as labor strikes continue to disrupt the region’s maritime and tourism ops.

Cadiz Harbor, Spain

Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More

A fire erupted on June 24 aboard the Federal II, an FSO vessel, while it was undergoing maintenance at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.

The Federal II on fire in a shipyard in Indonesia

Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen

An explosion aboard the Bow Hercules, a Norwegian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, occurred on June 24 while the vessel was docked at Foynes Port, Ireland

Explosion on the oil/chemical tanker, Bow Hercules

Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks

Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, opened the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call with remarks about the recent developments in the Middle East.

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship sailing near land

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port

A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.

A bulk carrier on fire in a port

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding

June 23, Navashino, a Russian-flagged cargo ship transporting wheat, ran aground on the Volga River, near the Balakhna cargo corridor in Russia.

A Russian grain carrier cargo ship on a river

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany

The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.

A passenger ship and cargo ship colliding in a canal at night

Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground

In the early hours of June 20th, a cargo vessel, the Stellamar, became grounded off the coast near Rauma, Finland. The ship had 8 crew onboard.

The Stellamar cargo ship run aground and being assisted by a tug

Two Killed in Steel Unloading Tragedy in Rotterdam Port

A tragic accident took place on June 19th aboard the inland cargo vessel Ronny-O, docked at Waalhaven in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Rotterdam Port

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

The Industrial Challenger bulk carrier on fire at sea

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea

After two emergencies off the Kerala coast, Indian authorities have filed criminal charges against the owner, captain, and crew of the Wan Hai 503

A container ship on fire at sea

Ferry Melita Sinks Near Zadar; All Safely Rescued

On June 16th, the Croatian ferry Melita sank off the country’s coastline after waves struck the vessel and caused a crack in its hull.

The Melita ferry sinking at night with a life raft dispatching passengers to shore