Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus
A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.
Accidents & Emergencies
Cargo Ship Hit by Unexploded Ordnance off Ukraine
The NS Pride, a Belize-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by unexploded ordnance while departing the port of Chornomorsk Ukraine yesterday.
Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collide off Singapore Coast
The Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Marine Dynamo and the Malta-registered supramax Flag Gangos were involved in a collision on Monday.
Israeli-Linked Ship Reports Explosion Near Yanbu
Israeli-owned vessel flying the Liberian flag reports hearing explosion and splash while sailing 40 nautical miles off the Saudi port of Yanbu.
Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions
ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions
Hamburg Port Warehouse Inferno Injures Five, Disrupts Ops
Fire crews are tackling a large fire at a warehouse complex in the Port of Hamburg this morning, sending dense smoke across Germany’s busiest port.
Sun Princess Galley Steward Missing in Dardanelles
A 27-year-old Kenyan national working aboard the Sun Princess is missing after going overboard in the Dardanelles Strait on August 20, 2025.
Nordstjernen Grounds in Warnemünde; Cleared After Checks
On 19 August, the Norwegian-flagged passenger ship Nordstjernen briefly ran aground at Rostock–Warnemünde, Germany, following a mechanical issue.
Russia Strikes Odessa Region with Drones and Missiles
Russia carried out drone and missile assaults on Ukraine’s Odessa region, starting Tuesday evening and continuing into the early hours of Wednesday
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
On August 18 a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller which was docked at the Transmediterranean Terminal in Valencia, Spain.
Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.
Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island
Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas
Deadly Fire Erupts on Two Ships at South Korea Port
A tragic fire that took place on August 16th at Sinbuk Port in Yeosu, South Korea has left one seafarer dead and two others seriously injured.
Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship
Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.
Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners
Yemen's Houthi faction has escalated its efforts to disrupt maritime activity in the Red Sea by formally warning 64 international shipowners.
Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.
Passenger Rescued After Jumping from AIDAnova in Baltic
An 18-year-old cruise guest was successfully rescued after leaping overboard from the AIDAnova while it was sailing through the Baltic Sea.
Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey
On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.
Brawl Erupts at CocoCay Pool, Disrupting Royal Caribbean Visit
A visit to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, turned chaotic when an altercation involving over 30 individuals broke out at the Oasis Lagoon
Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported
An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier