Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded
The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.
Accidents & Emergencies
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Cucumbers
A salmonella outbreak has triggered an urgent public health investigation, with contaminated cucumbers identified as the source behind a wave of illness
Bulk Carrier Meshka Grounds Off Sweden’s Coast
The Meshka, a bulk carrier sailing under the Panamanian flag, ran aground near the shores of Landskrona, Sweden, on Saturday May 31st.
Super Express Grounds After Tug Collision in Mykonos
Passenger Ro-Ro vessel Super Express was involved in an incident at the Port of Mykonos on May 26, when it collided with a tugboat during docking
Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast
All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.
Armed Robbery Hits Cargo Vessel at Mongla Port
A Bangladeshi online news outlet has reported that the general cargo ship Shejyoti was attacked by armed assailants at Mongla Port, Bangladesh,.
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained
A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.
Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew
In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.
Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity
The Panama Maritime Authority has recently introduced stricter regulations for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers involving Panama-flagged tankers.
Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home
Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely
A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.
Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors and Dogs in Wild Seas
Four sailors and three dogs were rescued by the Carnival Splendor after their catamaran became disabled in rough waters south of New Caledonia.
Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord
A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home
Ocean Victory Cruise Ship Seized in Malaga Port
On May 20, the Ocean Victory cruise ship—operated by Spain’s newcomer cruise line Alma Cruceros—was detained in the port of Malaga.
Collision Between Container Ship and Russian Rescue Vessel
On May 20th, a container vessel struck the Russian-flagged salvage and rescue ship Spasatel Karev during docking maneuvers on the Neva River.
Costa Favolosa Enacts Health Measures Amid Illness Cases
Costa has implemented emergency health protocols following reports of gastrointestinal illness among several passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa
Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast
Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.
Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda
In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.
Cruise Community Mourns Passing of Diamond Princess Captain
The cruise industry is grieving the death of Captain Michele Bartolomei of the Diamond Princess, who passed away early Monday morning onboard.
US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating two separate engine room fires that occurred on consecutive days aboard vessels docked in Puerto Rico.