Accidents & Emergencies

Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead

Russian missile strike damages two civilian vessels and kills one, with several others injured. The attack caused damage to both ships and port.

Port of Odessa

Cement Carrier Blue Ciment 1 Disabled Near Bosphorus

A Liberian-flagged cement carrier, the Blue Ciment 1, encountered engine failure while sailing from Norway to Zonguldak, Turkey.

The Bosphorus Strait

Fire Breaks Out on Two LPG Carriers in Bay of Bengal

A fire erupted on two LPG carriers, Captain Nikolas and B-LPG Sophia, during a ship-to-ship transfer of LPG in the Bay of Bengal.

Fire Erupts on Two LPG Tankers in Bay of Bengal

A fire erupted on two LPG carriers, Captain Nikolas and B-LPG Sophia, during a ship-to-ship transfer of LPG in the Bay of Bengal.

Two tankers on fire surrounded by small boats

Panamanian Bulker Pan Viva Battles Storm in Unalaska Bay

A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, the Pan Viva, is currently anchored in Unalaska Bay, USA facing harsh weather conditions.

Unalaska bay, USA

Passenger Found Dead After Falling Overboard MSC Virtuosa

A woman was found dead after falling overboard from the MSC Virtuosa as the ship sailed from the Channel Islands to Southampton, UK.

An MSC cruise ship

Tanzanian-Flagged Ship Seized with 4 Tons of Cocaine Off Canaries

October 4, Tanzanian-flagged vessel intercepted off the coast of Canary Islands, leading to discovery of 4 tons of cocaine and arrest of crew.

A hand holding cocaine in a petri dish

Cargo Ship Collision Near Hachinohe City Under Investigation

An incident occurred on the evening of October 9th when two cargo ships collided with each other off the coast of Hachinohe City, Japan.

Two cargo ships colliding in a port

Crane Collapse at Paradip: Vessel Damaged, Operator Injured

On October 8, a crane collapsed onto a vessel at Odisha's Paradip Port, resulting in damage to the ship and injuries to the crane operator.

A crane falling onto a container ship in port

Ukrainian Seizes Vessel Linked to Crimea Grain Transportation

Ukrainian court approves confiscation of the vessel USKO MFU which had been detained in July for illegally transporting grain to and from Crimea

The Ukrainian flag

Vessel in Red Sea Targeted by Multiple Projectiles, Crew Safe

A ship navigating the Red Sea, approximately 70 nautical miles off Al Hudayah, Yemen, reported being attacked by a series of projectiles.

a tanker being attacked by projectiles

Carnival Paradise Cruise Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Carnival Paradise cruise, originally set to sail on Thursday, October 10.

the eye of a hurricane

Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port

A Russian missile attack targeted Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port on October 9, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuring eight others.

the Odessa skyline as seen from the ocean

Margaritaville at Sea Cancels Cruise Due to Hurricane Milton

Margaritaville at Sea has canceled the upcoming sailing of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise as a result of the impact from Hurricane Milton.

The Margaritaville logo

Sun Princess Delayed to Everglades Due to Hurricane Milton

The Sun Princess will arrive at its new homeport in Port Everglades later than expected due to the impact of Hurricane Milton.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship

Disney Wish Cruise Canceled Due to Hurricane Milton

Disney Cruise Line has made the decision to cancel an upcoming sailing aboard the Disney Wish due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Milton.

The Disney Wish cruise ship

Crew of Polish Bulk Carrier Discovers Cocaine Onboard

October 7, the crew of the Polish-flagged bulk carrier Jawor made a surprising discovery: several packets of cocaine stashed onboard their vessel

Person in lab opening a packet of cocaine for testing

German Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Scotland's Isle of Skye

A German-flagged cargo vessel ran aground on October 7 while navigating a narrow strait that separates the Isle of Skye from the Scottish mainland

A cargo ship run aground in a narrow strait

Two Vessels Attacked by Russian Missiles in Odessa Region

Two ships in Ukraine's Odessa region were hit by Russian missile strikes on October 6 and 7, resulting in a fatality, injuries and damage.

Odessa Port

Tragic Fire Aboard Bangladesh Oil Tanker Claims One Life

Another tragic accident has occurred in Bangladesh, involving a fire aboard a crude oil tanker owned by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation.

A fire on an oil tanker