Fire Erupts on Decommissioned Tanker at Aliağa Yard
Fire broke out on July 3rd aboard a retired Libyan-flagged tanker which was undergoing dismantling at the Aliağa Shipbreaking Yard in Turkey
Accidents & Emergencies
Two Sailors Charged by Singapore in Hafnia Nile Collision
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority has charged two sailors in connection with the fatal collision involving the Hafnia Nile on July 19, 2024
Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean
String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port, Kills Two
A Russian ballistic missile struck Ukraine’s Odesa port region on July 3 resulting in two deaths and six injuries, according to official reports.
Oil Spill Contained at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Terminal
A small oil spill was reported on 2nd July at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Port Terminal during a fuel unloading operation involving a crude tanker.
Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona
A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.
Explosion Leaves Crude Tanker Vilamoura Adrift off Libya
Crude oil tanker Vilamoura, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, experienced a onboard explosion about 80 nautical miles off the Libyan coast
Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman
On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.
Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard
June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, a man-overboard alert was triggered after a girl fell from the ship’s deck.
Medical Emergency Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Ponce
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas made an unscheduled stop at the Port of Ponce on Wednesday after a passenger experienced a health crisis.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock
On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.
Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel Jannie Near Dutch Lock
June 25, a fire occurred on Netherlands-registered inland cargo ship, close to the Beatrix lock. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response
Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay
On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.
Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26
June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.
Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe
Indonesian-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Gerbang Samudra 2 ran aground on a coral reef 100 meters from the Gilimanuk Ferry Terminal in West Bali
Cruise Ships Skip Cádiz Again Amid Labor Protests
For the second time in seven days, a cruise ship has bypassed Cádiz as labor strikes continue to disrupt the region’s maritime and tourism ops.
Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More
A fire erupted on June 24 aboard the Federal II, an FSO vessel, while it was undergoing maintenance at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen
An explosion aboard the Bow Hercules, a Norwegian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, occurred on June 24 while the vessel was docked at Foynes Port, Ireland
Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks
Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, opened the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call with remarks about the recent developments in the Middle East.
Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port
A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.