CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg

On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels

The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.

Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss

A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.

Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne

On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.

CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal

CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.

Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries

A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.

Cruise Passenger Fined $2,500 for Drugs in Bermuda

Cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked about local drug laws fined after authorities find her in possession of cannabis and cocaine

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia

A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.

Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry

A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.

Two Towboat Collisions Close Mississippi River Bridge

In just five days, two separate towboats struck the Old Highway 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River in the U.S., leading to its temporary closure

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row

Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.

Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island

Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.

Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno

In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash

FCN Adventure Refloated After Grounding in Norway

On Tuesday April 29th, a passenger vessel, the FCN Adventure, ran aground on a sandbank near Nordfjordeid in Vestland County, Norway.

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River