Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey
On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.
Accidents & Emergencies
Brawl Erupts at CocoCay Pool, Disrupting Royal Caribbean Visit
A visit to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, turned chaotic when an altercation involving over 30 individuals broke out at the Oasis Lagoon
Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported
An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier
FBI Investigating Alleged Assault on Carnival Breeze
FBI opens an investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported aboard the Carnival Breeze during a recent cruise departing from Galveston, TX
Engine Fire Breaks Out on Dutch Barge Near Lelystad
A fire erupted on August 3 in the engine room of the inland cargo barge Triangle while it was navigating the Markermeer near Oostvaardersdijk.
Evergreen Faces Back-to-Back Container Incidents in S. America
Evergreen Marine, Taiwan’s largest container shipping company, has experienced two major container losses in South American waters within a week.
Harbour Princess Grounds Near BC, Escorted to Port Safely
Excursion vessel Harbour Princess required an escort back to Coal Harbour after running aground in Burrard Inlet near Point Atkinson, BC.
HD Hyundai Sued Over Key Bridge Collapse Switchboard Fault
Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have filed a product liability lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Engine Room Fire Breaks Out on Pumba in Red Sea Transit
July 29th, a fire broke out in the engine room of the Pumba, a Liberia-flagged container vessel, while the ship was sailing through the Red Sea.
Ever Feat Arrives in Montevideo After Storm Damage at Sea
July 29th, the Ever Feat docked at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay following severe weather encountered off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil.
Ukraine to Launch Remote SID Service for Stranded Seafarers
Ukraine is to roll out a program aimed at enabling remote processing of SIDs, providing support to thousands of crew members stranded overseas.
Houthis Share Video of Eternity C Crew, Escalate Threats
On July 28, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they had rescued 10 crew members from the Eternity C, a cargo ship that sank earlier this month.
350 Offshore Workers Threaten Strikes Over Pay Disputes
Roughly 350 offshore workers are preparing to strike amid ongoing pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics, according to UK union, Unite.
Greece Sends Salvage Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats
In response to a rise in maritime assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants, Greece deploys salvage vessel to Red Sea. after the sinking of two bulkers
Crew Member Lost Overboard on Icon of the Seas
On July 24th, the crew aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas experienced a truly devastating day when a fellow crew member went overboard.
Cargo Ship MN Kostas Runs Aground Off Crete, Crew Safe
On July 24, the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship MN Kostas ran aground near Kyriamadi, along the northeastern shoreline of Crete, Greece.
Passenger Ship Rigoletto Strikes Lock Gate in Netherlands
On July 22, an inland passenger vessel, the Rigoletto, made contact with the lock gates at the Lorentz locks in Kornwerderzand, Netherlands.
Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels
July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.
UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet
The United Kingdom unveils sweeping new sanctions on 137 Russia-linked entities, including 135 oil tankers associated with Putin’s shadow fleet.
Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency
On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.