Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Alleged Onboard Assault
A crew member on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore, ID'd as Ntando Sogoni from South Africa, was arrested by the FBI in Juneau on May 7.
Accidents & Emergencies
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait
On Tuesday May 7th, the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Alexis ran aground near Hayadarpaşa while navigating the Istanbul Strait in Turkey.
Houthis Launch Attack on Two More MSC Vessels
Yesterday (Tuesday 7th May), two further container ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) were attacked by Houthi forces.
Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports
Floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in the deaths of at least 85 and disrupted transportation and industrial operations across the state.
Another MSC-Operated Container Ship Targeted by Houthis
The MSC Orion, a 15,000 TEU container ship operated by MSC, was attacked by a long-range Houthi drone in the Indian Ocean on 26th April.
Hijacked Crew of MSC Aries Released by Iran
Iran has freed all crew members of the MSC Aries, a 15,000 TEU container ship that was seized by Iranian special forces last month.
Tanker Spills Up To 30,000 Liters of Fuel in Ceuta Waters
A Turkish-owned product tanker, the K Onset, is reported to have leaked up to 30,000 liters of fuel in Ceuta after arriving from Villagarcía.
Body Recovered of Fifth Baltimore Bridge Collapse Victim
On May 1st, 2024, the Unified Command confirmed the recovery of another victim's body from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.
General Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Nakato Island, Japan
April 26, general cargo vessel, the Sun Brave, experienced a grounding incident while navigating shallow waters in the Kurushima Strait, Japan.
Crude Oil Tanker Rescues Fisherman Adrift in the Java Sea
The Wallem-managed LNG-fueled crude oil tanker Angleviken successfully rescued a fisherman who had been adrift for two days on the Java Sea.
Bulk Carrier Cargo Hold Fire Reported in Southampton, UK
A bulk carrier, the Clipper Kythira, experienced a fire in its fifth cargo hold while docked in Southampton Port, UK, on Sunday, April 28th.
May 10th Removal Date for Baltimore Bridge Container Ship
Authorities anticipate the Dali containership, currently in Baltimore port after hitting the Francis Scott Key bridge, will be removed by May 10
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Voices Optimism Over End of Red Sea Crisis
The CEO of German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, Rolf Habben Jansen, expressed optimism on Monday about resolving the Red Sea crisis by year's end.
Authorities Rush to Help Grounded Norwegian Tourist Ship
On April 23 a tourist vessel, Polarfront, ran aground near Svalbard, Norway, with 25 people on board at the time, sparking rescue operations.
Red Sea Houthi Drone Attack Neutralized by Italian Navy
An Italian naval vessel neutralized a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels aimed at a European freighter, according to Italy's defense ministry
Iran to Finally Release Crew of the MSC Aries
Iran's foreign minister announced over the weekend that the crew of the MSC Aries, a vessel with a capacity of 15,000 TEU, will soon be released.
Houthis Claim Attack on MSC Container Ship
Houthi rebels in Yemen have taken responsibility for an attack on a containership operated by MSC in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
Welcome Departure for Vessels Trapped in Baltimore Harbor
Four vessels previously confined to Baltimore since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month have navigated the newly opened deeper channel
Fire Breaks Out On Dry Cargo Vessel in Dardanelles Strait
25th April, the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported a fire on the dry cargo vessel AK Discovery in the Dardanelles Strait.
Houthis Claim Attack on Maersk Container Ship Near Djibouti
On April 24, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation was alerted to an explosion in the waters 72 nautical miles southeast of Djibouti's port.