Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection
Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.
Accidents & Emergencies
Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe
Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.
Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly
Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.
Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.
Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis
A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral
Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa
All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.
Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters
Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.
Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin
Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.
Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th
Search Continues After Passenger Falls From Disney Wonder
An elderly Australian passenger, a male aged 73, is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder ship during a cruise to New Zealand.
Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles
A significant blaze broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday November 21st.
Lifeboat Drops Into Water During Carnival Dream Test
A scheduled lifeboat drill aboard Carnival Dream took an unexpected turn in Cozumel on Monday when a lifeboat detached and fell into the harbor.
Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse
Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
Suez Canal Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery After Truce
Data indicates increase in transits through Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities hope the Houthi truce will pave the way for return to normal traffic
Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn
Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.
Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau
A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port
MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane
MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.