Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal
The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.
Accidents & Emergencies
Crew Member Injured on Cruise Ship in Santorini Incident
A 31-year-old crewman aboard a Bahamas-registered cruise vessel sustained a leg injury while the ship was docked in Santorini on Sunday.
Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe
A cargo ship flying the Norwegian flag, Wilson Nanjing, was involved in a collision with a docked vessel at Germany’s Bremen port on June 12.
Yacht Found Aground Off Cornwall Triggers Major Search
UK’s HM Coastguard and RNLI launch search and rescue mission after deserted yacht discovered stranded on rocks along the Cornish coastline.
Finnish Police Accuse Tanker Crew Over Baltic Cable Damage
Finnish authorities accuse officers aboard the Eagle S oil tanker of serious criminal acts after the ship caused damage to undersea infrastructure
Crane Topples at Tuas Port During Delivery, No Injuries
A newly delivered quay crane toppled over at Singapore’s Tuas port on Sunday afternoon while being positioned at an inactive berth.
Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters
On the afternoon of June 13th, just after 1:00 p.m. local time, the Swedish-flagged vessel St. Erik grounded in the Gothenburg archipelago.
Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo
Self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar, which ran aground on June 8th, is now transferring its limestone cargo to another vessel.
Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables
A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.
Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives
On June 11th, the Panama-registered bulk carrier Run Fu 3 overturned roughly 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
Ship Disasters Off Kerala Spark Calls for Stricter Oversight
Two high-profile incidents off India’s coast have ignited public concern and renewed debate over regulating aging vessels in the country’s waters
Maritime Alert Issued Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
A security alert has been issued by the UKMTO, MSCHOA, and JMIC cautioning vessel operators navigating through the Middle East of elevated risk.
Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica
A night off turned violent for two Mein Schiff 4 crew members during a stopover in Ajaccio, Corsica, when they were assaulted outside a nightclub
Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported
General cargo ship Hein has run aground and is partially submerged off the southern shoreline of Monas Island in Trinidad and Tobago, on June 11.
Medical Emergency Forces Early Stop for P&O Britannia
A health emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia led to an unexpected diversion to the Cromarty Firth, Scotland on the evening of Sunday, June 8
Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update
An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.
Chaos Erupts on Carnival Sunrise During Cruise Brawl
A cruise turned turbulent when an altercation broke out on the Carnival Sunrise, stunning passengers and prompting a response from security.
Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast
The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.
Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast
On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala
Fire on Splendid Triggers Evacuation in Genoa, No Injuries
A fire broke out aboard a Ro-Ro passenger ship while it was docked in Genoa, Italy prompting the precautionary evacuation of crew and passengers.