MSC Cancels Euribia Repositioning Cruise Over Security
MSC Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of a repositioning voyage onboard the MSC Euribia that was scheduled for early 2026.
Accidents & Emergencies
WSC Launches AI Cargo Safety Program to Prevent Fires
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the liner industry’s lobbying body, has introduced the Cargo Safety Program, a new initiative designed to use AI
Cruise Ship Pole Act Ends in Fall, Performer Unharmed VIDEO
Circus artist Marylee Whitlock recently took center stage aboard a cruise ship when humidity made the X-Pole she was dancing on slippery.
Greek Cargo Ship Niki Runs Aground Near Santa Flavia
A Greek-flagged cargo vessel named Niki ran aground on September 11th at Formica Rock, close to Porticello near Santa Flavia, Italy.
Crew Member Evacuated from MSC Magnifica off Sicily
A crew member from the MSC Magnifica was evacuated on Wednesday evening after what the ship’s medical team described as a likely heart attack.
German Police Raid Cargo Ship Over Espionage Suspicions
German authorities have raided general cargo ship Scanlark while it was in the Kiel Canal, amid suspicions it may have been involved in espionage
Container Collapse at Long Beach Involves ZIM Ship
September 9, the Portugal-flagged containership Mississippi suffered a container stack collapse while docked at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach.
Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt
Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit
Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel
Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace
Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide
Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.
Bulk Carrier Elina B Disabled in Dardanelles Incident
On September 5th, a Malta-flagged bulk carrier called Elina B became disabled while transiting the Dardanelles near Sarıçay, Turkey.
Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic
The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.
MV Gemini Damaged After Pier Collision in Piraeus Port
On the morning of September 5 cruise ship MV Gemini, operated by Miray Cruises, struck the pier while attempting to dock at the port of Piraeus.
Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port
On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.
Injured Person Evacuated from AIDAdiva in Baltic Sea
An injured individual was airlifted from the German cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2nd, after an onboard accident.
Tanker Unity Detained in Murmansk Over Crew Wage Dispute
Oil tanker Unity has been detained at the port of Murmansk after port authorities flagged a series of serious issues, including unpaid wages.
Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait
Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.
Cargo Ship Hagrid Runs Aground at Mantoudi Port
On September 1, the Barbados-flagged general cargo vessel Hagrid, carrying 13 crew members, ran aground at the port of Mantoudi, Greece.
Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine
Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.
ITF Urges Action Over Abandoned Tanker Global Peace
ITF has sounded the alarm over the plight of seafarers aboard the Global Peace, a tanker abandoned by its owners and stranded off the UAE coast.