Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.
Accidents & Emergencies
Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Port of Tuapse
The Russian port of Tuapse was struck by a Ukrainian drone attack on November 2, causing damage to several vessels and to port infrastructure.
Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast
On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.
Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away
Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region
Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap
The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.
Crew Member Dies In Tragic Accident Aboard P&O’s Arvia
A crew member has died following a workplace accident aboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia on October 26, just two days after the ship departed Southampton.
Crew Member Goes Overboard From Viking Star In Aegean
A tragic incident occurred aboard the Viking Star when a crew member went overboard while the ship was sailing between Crete and Sicily on Monday
Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.
Fire Disables Grimaldi Euromed Ship Grande Roma
A fire in the engine room has left an Italian-flagged Grimaldi Euromed-owned car carrier, the Grande Roma, without any means of propulsion.
CMA CGM Vessel Mercosul Fortaleza Runs Aground In Amazon
The container ship Mercosul Fortaleza, operated by CMA CGM, ran aground in the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil, on the afternoon of October 24.
EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers
The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships
British Woman Dies Aboard Cruise Ship Near Cannes
A Mediterranean voyage turned tragic when a British woman was discovered dead in her cabin aboard a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cannes.
Fire Erupts on LPG Tanker Falcon Near Gulf of Aden
Fire has broken out on LPG tanker Falcon, located approx 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The ship is fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas.
Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique
Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.
Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured
A fire aboard the Federal II has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured while the vessel was undergoing repairs and conversion work.
Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental
Swedish authorities have now completed their investigation into the undersea cable that was severed in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.
Costa Favolosa Crew Member Assaulted in Cabin Incident
A troubling event occurred aboard Costa Favolosa on October 9, when a female crew member was reportedly sexually assaulted in her cabin at night.
PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale
PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida
Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued
General cargo ship Eileen sinks in Black Sea on October 12 following severe water ingress. All crew members were safely evacuated to life rafts.