India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case
India’s coast guard took custody of three tankers located 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, targeting an international oil smuggling network.
Accidents & Emergencies
Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency
A passenger traveling aboard AIDAperla was evacuated Tuesday morning after experiencing a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.
Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas
Medical evacuation was conducted on Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean sailing after two guests suffered serious medical issues
Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.
Two Crew Still Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Hainan
Two sailors remain unaccounted for after a bulk carrier sank in the Gulf of Tonkin during severe weather off the coast of China’s Hainan Island.
Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network
Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Eikborg Loses Rudder After Grounding Near Portuguese Port
Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Eikborg suffers loss of rudder control following a brief grounding while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.
Container Fire Destroys Cargo at Karachi Port Terminal
A significant fire erupted among stacked containers at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port in Pakistan on January 16th.
Fire Contained Aboard CSL Thames at Port of Emden
A fire was reported onboard the bulk carrier CSL Thames on January 19th while it was moored at South Quay in the port of Emden, Germany.
Passenger Overboard Reported on Star Breeze in Polynesia
Code Oscar alert issued aboard Windstar’s Star Breeze after a passenger was reported overboard while the ship was sailing in French Polynesia.
Ex P&O HR Manager Seeks £9.7m After Britannia Fall
A former senior HR manager at P&O Cruises is seeking millions in compensation, alleging that a fall onboard the Britannia left her unable to work
Brighton, UK Beachgoers Puzzled by Produce Washing Ashore
In the coastal resort of Brighton, UK visitors were left confused as a stream of seemingly “random” items continued to appear on the shoreline.
Cleanup Continues After Food Cargo Washes Up Near Eastbourne
Cleanup efforts are ongoing along the UK's coastline after thousands of bags of chips and onions washed ashore near Eastbourne over the weekend.
Greek Ro-Ro Talos Grounds in Naxos, Later Reaches Piraeus
A Greece-flagged ro-ro cargo ship named the Talos ran aground on a sandy shoal in the Vintzi sea area at the port of Naxos on January 17th.
Noordam Tender Operations Halted by Sudden Storm in PNG
Tender boat ops aboard Holland America Line’s Noordam were disrupted at Kiriwina Island after a fast-moving squall brought winds of up to 40 knots
Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview
A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.
Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route
Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026
Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.