Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency
A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway
Accidents & Emergencies
Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered
Cargo Ship Freed After Grounding Off Devon on New Year’s Eve
A large cargo vessel named the Scot Pioneer was left stranded for several hours on New Year’s Eve after running aground near the Devon coast.
Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship
A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.
Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case
Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region
Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.
Sulfuric Acid Spill Reported at Houston Ship Channel
One million gallons of sulfuric acid were released into the Houston Ship Channel following an incident at the BWC Terminals Jacintoport Facility.
Fatal Fire Damages Passenger Vessel in Cox’s Bazar
A fire erupted on board the passenger vessel Atlantic Cruise on December 27th while it was berthed at Nuniachhara in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Coral Adventurer Grounds Off Papua New Guinea Coast
The Australian-flagged cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground along the Finschhafen Coast, east of Lae, Papua New Guinea, on December 27th.
Cargo Ship Ignites During Overnight Russian Strike on Odessa
Lebanese flagged cargo ship catches fire after being struck during Russian drone & missile barrage on Odessa overnight into morning of December 23.
Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead
A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.
Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port
Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.
Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion
A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.
Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait
The Honduras flagged oil and chemical tanker Zhong Fa lost maneuvering ability while passing through the Taiwan Strait on December 21st.
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.
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.