Accidents & Emergencies

Seafarer Killed in Drone Attacks on Ships Near Odesa

One seafarer was killed and another injured after Russian drone strikes hit civilian vessels operating in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Friday.

The Port of Odesa, Ukraine

Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy

Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.

The capsized Costa Concordia

Norovirus Affects Nearly 90 Aboard Holland America Cruise

A norovirus outbreak was recorded on a Holland America Line cruise during a recent Caribbean sailing, impacting close to 90 passengers and crew.

The Holland America cruise ship, Rotterdam in an Icelandic harbor

US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil

US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.

The USA and Venezuelan flags intertwined

Expedition Ships Make Contact During Storm in Ushuaia

Two expedition ships were involved in a minor docking incident at Ushuaia, Argentina on Tuesday after harsh weather disrupted harbor operations.

A ship in the port of Ushuaia, Argentina

Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks

A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack

The Suez canal under a hazy sky

Noord River Vessel Collision Reported Near Alblasserdam

Two inland motor vessels were involved in a collision on the Noord River near Alblasserdam in the Netherlands on the evening of January 5th

Windmills lining the banks of the Noord River near Alblasserdam, Netherlands

Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier

Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard

Packets of cocaine in a suitcase on a desk next to a pen and document

Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest

What began as a routine clearance at a cruise terminal led to an arrest when police detained a man about to start his first cruise ship contract.

Bremerhaven cruise terminal

Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico

A 76-year-old woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state after injuring her leg.

Close up of the Viking logo on the side of one of its cruise ships

Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency

A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship at sea

Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered

Underwater cables lying on the seabed

Cargo Ship Freed After Grounding Off Devon on New Year’s Eve

A large cargo vessel named the Scot Pioneer was left stranded for several hours on New Year’s Eve after running aground near the Devon coast.

The coastal path at Teignmouth, Devon with a rainbow in the background

Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship

A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.

A Holland America Line cruise shio

Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case

Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.

A broken underwater cable on a seabed

Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region

Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.

The flag of Ukraine flying against a blue background

Sulfuric Acid Spill Reported at Houston Ship Channel

One million gallons of sulfuric acid were released into the Houston Ship Channel following an incident at the BWC Terminals Jacintoport Facility.

Sulphuric acid spilling into the Houston Ship Channel with two emergency workers standing near the collapsed walkway

Fatal Fire Damages Passenger Vessel in Cox’s Bazar

A fire erupted on board the passenger vessel Atlantic Cruise on December 27th while it was berthed at Nuniachhara in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

The beach at Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh

Coral Adventurer Grounds Off Papua New Guinea Coast

The Australian-flagged cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground along the Finschhafen Coast, east of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on December 27th.

A cruise ship near the coastline of Papua New Guinea

Cargo Ship Ignites During Overnight Russian Strike on Odessa

Lebanese flagged cargo ship catches fire after being struck during Russian drone & missile barrage on Odessa overnight into morning of December 23.

The Port of Odessa, Ukraine