Houthis Threaten to Resume Ship Attacks Over Gaza Aid Block
Houthis have issued an ultimatum to Israel warning they'll resume attacks on shipping unless humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza restart by Tuesday
Accidents & Emergencies
Four Passengers Evacuated from Quantum of the Seas in 24 Hours
New Caledonian rescue teams carried out four medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas within a single 24-hour period.
Filipino Crew Member Found Dead After Falling Overboard
A Filipino crew member who disappeared from a cruise ship en route to Brazil has been found dead five days after going missing, the DMW confirmed
Cargo Ship Drifts Off Norwegian Coast After Power Loss
On 4th March, a maritime incident occurred northwest of Tromsø when cargo ship Errikos suffered a power failure, leaving it without propulsion.
Coast Guard Rescues 9-Year-Old from Cruise Ship Off Texas
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a 9-year-old girl from a cruise ship 170 miles off the coast of Texas, on Monday, officials confirmed.
H&S Wisdom Grounded in Humber Estuary
A vessel flying the Netherlands flag, H&S Wisdom, ran aground on 2nd March off the coast of Brough in the Humber Estuary near Welton, England.
Barcelona Bus Crash Injures Cruise Passengers, Four Critical
A bus collision in Barcelona on Monday resulted in at least 53 injuries, with four people in critical condition, many of them cruise passengers.
Finnish Authorities Release Detained Vessel Eagle S
Finnish officials announce release of the Eagle S which had been held since December under suspicion of causing damage to Estlink 2 undersea cable
Aruba Passenger Arrested for Attempted Firearm Boarding
A man was detained in Aruba after he tried to board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Oasis of the Seas with a firearm, according to local media.
Missile Strike at Odesa Port Damages Two Vessels
On 1st March a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Port of Odesa resulted in damage to two commercial vessels and injured two port workers.
MOB Alert: Explorer of the Seas Seeks Missing Woman
A search is in progress for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas.
Cargo Vessel Collision at Gemlik Port, Turkey
On 27th February, a maritime mishap unfolded at Gemlik Port in Turkey when two general cargo vessels, Friends RS 1 and Jessica BB, collided.
Brilliance of the Seas Rescues 11 in Gulf of Mexico Mission
The crew aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas came to the aid of 11 migrants drifting in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.
Bulk Carrier Thor Monadic Catches Fire in Turkey
Turkish local news sources reported that a fire broke out on the bulk carrier Thor Monadic early on 27th February in Adana’s Yumurtalık district.
Mexico Hunts Missing Cruise Passenger in Cozumel
Local reports indicate that a 30-year-old U.S. citizen disembarked from the Royal Caribbean ship Radiance of the Seas to explore the island.
Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has detained the vessel Hong Tai 58 amid suspicions that it deliberately damaged an undersea cable on 25th February.
Uruguayan, Brazilian Navies Search for Overboard Crew Member
The navies of Uruguay and Brazil have initiated a search for a crew member who went overboard from the MSC Cruises vessel MSC Poesia
Swedish Investigation into Baltic Cable Sabotage
Swedish authorities are probing a new suspected act of sabotage involving an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea.
Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in English Channel, Crew Safe
A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a Grimaldi cargo vessel, while it was transiting the English Channel on February 18th.
Three Passengers Evacuated from Quantum in Medical Emergency
Three passengers aboard Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in two separate missions during the ship’s journey through the South Pacific