1 day ago

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in English Channel, Crew Safe

A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a Grimaldi cargo vessel, while it was transiting the English Channel on February 18th.

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in English Channel, Crew Safe
1 day ago

Three Passengers Evacuated from Quantum in Medical Emergency

Three passengers aboard Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in two separate missions during the ship’s journey through the South Pacific

Three Passengers Evacuated from Quantum in Medical Emergency
2 days ago

Ecuadorian Navy Seizes 800 Kgs of Cocaine on Cargo Ship

The Ecuadorian Navy have seized approximately 800 kilograms of cocaine aboard the Hapag-Lloyd container ship Guayaquil Express.

Ecuadorian Navy Seizes 800 Kgs of Cocaine on Cargo Ship
2 days ago

Santorini Bans Cruise Ships Amid Seismic Activity Concerns

The Greek Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy has banned cruise ships from approaching Santorini due to the ongoing seismic activity.

Santorini Bans Cruise Ships Amid Seismic Activity Concerns
2 days ago

Cause Still Unknown in Seajewel Oil Tanker Explosion

The cause behind the explosion on the oil tanker Seajewel on February 14th remains unknown, despite authorities launching an investigation.

Cause Still Unknown in Seajewel Oil Tanker Explosion
3 days ago

Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision

Southampton Crown Court has sentenced the master of a North Sea cargo ship and the operating company for their roles in a 2021 fatal accident.

Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision
4 days ago

Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III

The Canadian Coast Guard is evaluating the best approach to refloat a containership that ran aground off Newfoundland on Saturday morning.

Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III
4 days ago

Bulk Carrier Lila Incheon Hits Quay at Brunsbüttel Port

Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Lila Incheon made contact with the quay while maneuvering to berth at Brunsbüttel Port on the Elbe River, Germany.

Bulk Carrier Lila Incheon Hits Quay at Brunsbüttel Port
13 Feb 2025

Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers

Nearly 120 people aboard a cruise ship that departed Florida are ill with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers
12 Feb 2025

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping

Houthis issue warning, stating they're ready to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea if ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapses.

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping
12 Feb 2025

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity

February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity
12 Feb 2025

Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering

On February 11, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported a fuel leak during a bunkering operation involving two oil tankers.

Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering
11 Feb 2025

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels

Shipping companies have been alerted to the resurgence of Somali pirates, who are once again actively seeking targets.

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels
10 Feb 2025

Crude Oil Tanker Koala Runs Aground After Engine Explosions

February 9, a crude oil tanker carrying 130,000 tons of oil ran aground at Ust-Luga Port, Russia, following three explosions in its engine room.

Crude Oil Tanker Koala Runs Aground After Engine Explosions
10 Feb 2025

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted and seized a chemical tanker and a Bangladeshi vessel for conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer.

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer