Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River
The tanker Isla De Bioko collided with a group of barges being towed by the Ginny Rose, resulting in one barge sinking and six others breaking loose
Accidents & Emergencies
Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal
A global firm specializing in marine and aviation claims reports a Panama-flagged cargo vessel experienced engine failure on April 26 off Portugal
US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis
ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey
Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support
Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured
On April 27 authorities in Clearwater reported a collision between a ferry and private boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge resulting in a death
Crew Member Found Deceased on Cruise Ship in Crete
A 49-year-old crew member was found dead aboard a cruise ship docked at the port of Chania, Crete, according to several Greek media sources.
Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise
Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee
Explosion at Iranian Port Claims Over 40 Lives
The death toll from the devastating explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran has climbed to at least 40.
Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.
Man Charged After Violent Assault on Cruise Elevator
A US man faces a felony charge following an assault that left another passenger unconscious during a four-night voyage aboard Liberty of the Seas
Health Notice Issued for Symphony of the Seas Guests
Royal Caribbean issues health advisory for passengers set to sail aboard Symphony of the Seas after previous guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires
Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu
Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel
The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.
CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port
A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin
Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel
MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain
The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.
84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack
An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.
LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes
The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.
14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.
Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast
Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members