Search Suspended for Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Viva
The search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the Norwegian Viva has been officially called off Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed.
Accidents & Emergencies
MSC Eyes Cruise Ships to Evacuate Seafarers in Gulf
MSC Cruises proposes using ships currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to evacuate thousands of seafarers who remain onboard commercial vessels.
Antwerp Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues After Bunkering Incident
Clean-up efforts are still ongoing at the Port of Antwerp following a significant oil spill that occurred during a bunkering operation on April 9.
Sweden Releases Bulk Carrier After Pollution Violation
Sweden allow a bulk carrier to leave after its captain admitted breaching country’s Environmental Code by discharging coal residue into the Baltic.
Multiple Vessel Incidents Reported in Kiel Canal, Germany
Several maritime incidents involving cargo vessels took place along Germany’s Kiel Canal on April 10, occurring within just a few hours of each other.
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Crew Welfare Violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced on April 9 that the bulk carrier BBG Wuzhou has been barred from entering Australian waters.
France Plans Tougher Penalties for Shadow Tankers
France is to strengthen enforcement against illicit tanker operations, with proposals to increase penalties for vessels sailing without valid flags.
Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three
A deadly explosion at a fuel storage and loading site near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama has left one person dead and three others injured.
Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
A krill fishing vessel named the Antarctic Sea was intentionally struck by the activist ship Bandero on March 31st, resulting in minor damage.
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.
Mein Schiff 4 Operating With Minimal Crew in Abu Dhabi
TUI has reduced the crew onboard Mein Schiff 4, which remains unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to ongoing concerns related to the situation with Iran.
Six Cruise Ships Stranded in Arabian Gulf Disruption
Six cruise vessels remain unable to leave the Arabian Gulf after operations were suspended in late February, and are currently still in dock.