Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death
The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.
Accidents & Emergencies
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock
A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.
Passenger Dies After Balcony Fall on Norwegian Getaway
A passenger has after falling from a balcony onto a lower deck of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seven Workers Killed in Bangladesh Shipyard Gas Leak
Seven workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.