Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity

The Panama Maritime Authority has recently introduced stricter regulations for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers involving Panama-flagged tankers.

Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home

Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely

A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.

Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors and Dogs in Wild Seas

Four sailors and three dogs were rescued by the Carnival Splendor after their catamaran became disabled in rough waters south of New Caledonia.

Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord

A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home

Ocean Victory Cruise Ship Seized in Malaga Port

On May 20, the Ocean Victory cruise ship—operated by Spain’s newcomer cruise line Alma Cruceros—was detained in the port of Malaga.

Collision Between Container Ship and Russian Rescue Vessel

On May 20th, a container vessel struck the Russian-flagged salvage and rescue ship Spasatel Karev during docking maneuvers on the Neva River.

Costa Favolosa Enacts Health Measures Amid Illness Cases

Costa has implemented emergency health protocols following reports of gastrointestinal illness among several passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa

Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast

Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.

Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda

In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.

Cruise Community Mourns Passing of Diamond Princess Captain

The cruise industry is grieving the death of Captain Michele Bartolomei of the Diamond Princess, who passed away early Monday morning onboard.

US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating two separate engine room fires that occurred on consecutive days aboard vessels docked in Puerto Rico.

Toddler Dies Suddenly on Costa Toscana Mediterranean Cruise

A sad incident occurred aboard the Costa Toscana when a two-year-old boy collapsed and died while the vessel was sailing between Italian ports.

Crew of Cargo Ship Fined for Cocaine Smuggling in Nigeria

May 15, a Nigerian court found the crew of the Chayanee Naree, guilty of trafficking approximately 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into the country.

Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port

In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.