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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead
A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.
Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port
Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.
Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion
A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.
Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait
The Honduras flagged oil and chemical tanker Zhong Fa lost maneuvering ability while passing through the Taiwan Strait on December 21st.