Accidents & Emergencies

11 Cruise Crew Detained in Boston During Federal Operation

US authorities detain cruise ship crew members as part of operation focused on suspected of involvement with child sexual abuse material.

The Port of Boston, USA at sundown

Body Recovered After Man Goes Overboard from Cruise Ship in Scotland

Body recovered from the North Sea after man reported missing from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition on Friday.

A view across Dundee, Scotland and the port

22 Seafarers Missing After Bulker Sinks in Bay of Bengal

Twenty-two seafarers are missing after the Panamax bulk carrier Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal.

A map of the Bay of Bengal showing where the bulk carrier sank

Report Raises Concerns Over Seafarers Jailed in Türkiye

A new independent report calls for urgent international action in the case of two senior seafarers convicted of drug trafficking in Türkiye.

A pile of white powder on a wooden surface

Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily

Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.

Close up of an Italian Polizia vehicle

Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada

Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Ovation of the Seas at sea

Union Raises Alarm Over Indian Crew on Hormuz-Bound Vessel VIDEO

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India calls on Indian authorities to intervene over concerns for the safety of 16 Indian crew members.

The flag of India flying against a blue sky

Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows

Somali pirates seize Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia, adding to growing concerns over a resurgence in piracy.

The flag of Cameroon

Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos

Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.

The Port of Santos, Brazil

One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast

One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.

The Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Seven Workers Killed in Bangladesh Shipyard Gas Leak

Seven workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh.

A shipbreaking yard in India

Container Ship Hits Hooghly Riverbank Near Diamond Harbour, West Bengal

Container ship strikes riverbank near Diamond Harbour in West Bengal on August 12th after encountering difficult conditions.

A bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal

MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure

MSC Shipmanagement receives $6 million fine and on probation after admitting it concealed engine-control issue aboard MSC Michigan VII.

A view of Charleston, South Carolina from the water

Fire Breaks Out on Dole Colombia at Port of Wilmington

Fire broke out in the engine room of the banana-carrying reefer vessel Dole Colombia while it was berthed at the Port of Wilmington in the US.

The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza

MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The MSC Musica cruise ship at sea

MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China

MSC Silvana VIII sinks in Zhoushan area of China after experiencing progressive flooding following a grounding shortly after leaving a ship repair yard.

An MSC container ship at sea

Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina

Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.

The MSC Divina cruise ship at a dock

Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea

44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.

The Carnival Glory cruise ship in port

Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River

Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.

A suspension bridge over the Danube River at Vidin

Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece

A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses

A harbor in a Greek island