Ro-Ro Passenger Ship Eagle Hits Dock Structure in Nantucket
U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel, Eagle, collided with a harbor structure while leaving Nantucket Island on its way to Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Accidents & Emergencies
Ex-Costa Concordia Captain Seeks Early Prison Release
Francesco Schettino, the former captain of the Costa Concordia, is expected to appear in a Rome courtroom today to request provisional freedom.
Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response
An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin
Cruise Ship Dispute Leads to Assault Charge for Executive
A night of dancing aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship took an unexpected turn when a senior executive became involved in an altercation.
Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port
A 73-year-old tourist was taken into custody at Kobe Port Terminal after disclosing he had a gun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise
South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship
South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung
Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland
April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.
Strong Winds Break Discovery Princess from Moorings in SF
The Discovery Princess broke loose from its moorings at San Francisco’s Pier 27 after powerful winds unexpectedly hit the area.
Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya
More than 50 assailants armed with machetes targeted cruise passengers visiting Mombasa, Kenya, robbing them of valuables including cash and jewelry
Cargo Ship Collision Off Ningbo Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt
A fatal accident occurred near Yangxiaomao Island off the coast of Ningbo, China, when two Chinese-flagged cargo vessels collided early March 29.
Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People
A speedboat caught fire and exploded off the coast of Thailand, on April 1, resulting in six people being injured. No fatalities were reported.
Icebreakers Rescue Hanseatic Spirit Trapped Near Finland
A voyage aboard the Hanseatic Spirit took an unexpected twist when the cruise ship became stuck in dense sea ice near Kemi, Finland.
Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal
The cargo ship Frederick temporarily blocked a section of the Kiel Canal in Germany after experiencing engine failure on March 27th.
Brazil Arrests Two Men for Cruise Ship Cocaine Smuggling
Brazilian Federal Police apprehended two foreign nationals after they allegedly attempted to smuggle 47 kilograms of cocaine aboard a cruise ship
Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG
Philippine Coast Guard responded to a fire on board cargo vessel MV Castphill XV in the early hours of March 30 while it was NW of Limbones Island
Two Cargo Vessels Collide Near Cavite, No Injuries Reported
On March 26, the bulk carrier Sangko Uno 66 and landing craft LCT Nicia were involved in a collision off the coast of Cavite in the Philippines.
Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain
Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency
Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast
An incident occurred off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27 when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in six fatalities and nine injuries
Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea
On March 25 fire broke out on the Crystal Asia, a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship, while it was approximately 8 km off the coast of Busan
Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported
In the early hours of March 25th, a gas tanker called NP Bangpakong ran aground off the coast of the island of Koh Larn, Thailand.