Fire Contained Aboard CSL Thames at Port of Emden

A fire was reported onboard the bulk carrier CSL Thames on January 19th while it was moored at South Quay in the port of Emden, Germany.

Passenger Overboard Reported on Star Breeze in Polynesia

Code Oscar alert issued aboard Windstar’s Star Breeze after a passenger was reported overboard while the ship was sailing in French Polynesia.

Ex P&O HR Manager Seeks £9.7m After Britannia Fall

A former senior HR manager at P&O Cruises is seeking millions in compensation, alleging that a fall onboard the Britannia left her unable to work

Brighton, UK Beachgoers Puzzled by Produce Washing Ashore

Cleanup Continues After Food Cargo Washes Up Near Eastbourne

Greek Ro-Ro Talos Grounds in Naxos, Later Reaches Piraeus

A Greece-flagged ro-ro cargo ship named the Talos ran aground on a sandy shoal in the Vintzi sea area at the port of Naxos on January 17th.

Noordam Tender Operations Halted by Sudden Storm in PNG

Tender boat ops aboard Holland America Line’s Noordam were disrupted at Kiriwina Island after a fast-moving squall brought winds of up to 40 knots

Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview

A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.

Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route

Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026

Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.

Seafarer Killed in Drone Attacks on Ships Near Odesa

One seafarer was killed and another injured after Russian drone strikes hit civilian vessels operating in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Friday.

Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy

Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.

Norovirus Affects Nearly 90 Aboard Holland America Cruise

A norovirus outbreak was recorded on a Holland America Line cruise during a recent Caribbean sailing, impacting close to 90 passengers and crew.

US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil

US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.

Expedition Ships Make Contact During Storm in Ushuaia

Two expedition ships were involved in a minor docking incident at Ushuaia, Argentina on Tuesday after harsh weather disrupted harbor operations.