Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port

A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel

Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel

MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain

The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.

84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack

An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes

The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.

14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast

Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.

Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast

Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam

Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1

ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents

Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge

April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.

Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing

The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.

Teen Sentenced for Bomb Hoax That Diverted Cruise Ship

Crane Collapse Injures Two at Dutch Shipyard in Maasbracht

A crane accident at the Tinnemans Shipbuilding facility on Industrieweg in Maasbracht, Netherlands, led to injuries and damage to a vessel.