Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit

Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel

Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace

Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide

Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.

Bulk Carrier Elina B Disabled in Dardanelles Incident

Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic

The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.

MV Gemini Damaged After Pier Collision in Piraeus Port

On the morning of September 5 cruise ship MV Gemini, operated by Miray Cruises, struck the pier while attempting to dock at the port of Piraeus.

Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port

On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.

Injured Person Evacuated from AIDAdiva in Baltic Sea

An injured individual was airlifted from the German cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2nd, after an onboard accident.

Tanker Unity Detained in Murmansk Over Crew Wage Dispute

Oil tanker Unity has been detained at the port of Murmansk after port authorities flagged a series of serious issues, including unpaid wages.

Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait

Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.

Cargo Ship Hagrid Runs Aground at Mantoudi Port

On September 1, the Barbados-flagged general cargo vessel Hagrid, carrying 13 crew members, ran aground at the port of Mantoudi, Greece.

Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine

Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.

ITF Urges Action Over Abandoned Tanker Global Peace

ITF has sounded the alarm over the plight of seafarers aboard the Global Peace, a tanker abandoned by its owners and stranded off the UAE coast.

Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus

A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.

Cargo Ship Hit by Unexploded Ordnance off Ukraine

The NS Pride, a Belize-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by unexploded ordnance while departing the port of Chornomorsk Ukraine yesterday.