15 May 2024

Dali Lost Electrical Power Several Times Before Bridge Crash

Federal investigators report the Dali experienced multiple power failures, including the day before its the Francis Scott Key Bridge collision.

Dali Lost Electrical Power Several Times Before Bridge Crash
15 May 2024

Orcas Attack Sailing Boat, Oil Tanker to the Rescue

On Sunday, May 12th a sailing boat, the Alboran Cognac, sank near the Strait of Gibraltar after being rammed by a pod of orcas.

Orcas Attack Sailing Boat, Oil Tanker to the Rescue
13 May 2024

Inquiry into US Navy Ship Grounding Finds Captain at Fault

An investigation into a grounding incident involving a US Navy vessel has pinpointed negligence and a lack of situational awareness by the crew.

Inquiry into US Navy Ship Grounding Finds Captain at Fault
13 May 2024

Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta

During a maritime security operation near Somalia, Operation Atalanta confirmed its naval forces had apprehended a group of suspected pirates.

Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta
13 May 2024

Crew Member Falls Overboard During Cruise Ship Drill

May 10th, a crew member of the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Venezia went overboard while the ship was docked in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Crew Member Falls Overboard During Cruise Ship Drill
10 May 2024

Sixth Baltimore Bridge Victim Identified by Authorities

Salvage teams under the Unified Command have found the sixth casualty in the aftermath of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.

Sixth Baltimore Bridge Victim Identified by Authorities
9 May 2024

P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht

The P&O Australia Cruise Line ship, Pacific Encounter, conducted a rescue operation on May 4, saving three sailors who were stranded at sea.

P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht
9 May 2024

Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth

On May 8th the cargo ship Bremen was reported to have run aground at the Port of Silloth in Northern England at 12:10 AM local time.

Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth
9 May 2024

MSC Ship First to Call at Baltimore Since Bridge Collapse

An MSC vessel recently became the first to dock at Baltimore Port's Seagirt Container Terminal since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

MSC Ship First to Call at Baltimore Since Bridge Collapse
8 May 2024

Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Alleged Onboard Assault

A crew member on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore, ID'd as Ntando Sogoni from South Africa, was arrested by the FBI in Juneau on May 7.

Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Alleged Onboard Assault
8 May 2024

Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait

On Tuesday May 7th, the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Alexis ran aground near Hayadarpaşa while navigating the Istanbul Strait in Turkey.

Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait
8 May 2024

Houthis Launch Attack on Two More MSC Vessels

Yesterday (Tuesday 7th May), two further container ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) were attacked by Houthi forces.

Houthis Launch Attack on Two More MSC Vessels
7 May 2024

Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports

Floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in the deaths of at least 85 and disrupted transportation and industrial operations across the state.

Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports
3 May 2024

Another MSC-Operated Container Ship Targeted by Houthis

The MSC Orion, a 15,000 TEU container ship operated by MSC, was attacked by a long-range Houthi drone in the Indian Ocean on 26th April.

Another MSC-Operated Container Ship Targeted by Houthis
3 May 2024

Hijacked Crew of MSC Aries Released by Iran

Iran has freed all crew members of the MSC Aries, a 15,000 TEU container ship that was seized by Iranian special forces last month.

Hijacked Crew of MSC Aries Released by Iran