Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag
April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.
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Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel
Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea
A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.
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.
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.