Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica
A night off turned violent for two Mein Schiff 4 crew members during a stopover in Ajaccio, Corsica, when they were assaulted outside a nightclub
Accidents & Emergencies
Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported
General cargo ship Hein has run aground and is partially submerged off the southern shoreline of Monas Island in Trinidad and Tobago, on June 11.
Medical Emergency Forces Early Stop for P&O Britannia
A health emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia led to an unexpected diversion to the Cromarty Firth, Scotland on the evening of Sunday, June 8
Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update
An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.
Chaos Erupts on Carnival Sunrise During Cruise Brawl
A cruise turned turbulent when an altercation broke out on the Carnival Sunrise, stunning passengers and prompting a response from security.
Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast
The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.
Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast
On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala
Fire on Splendid Triggers Evacuation in Genoa, No Injuries
A fire broke out aboard a Ro-Ro passenger ship while it was docked in Genoa, Italy prompting the precautionary evacuation of crew and passengers.
Tunisian Crew Member Rescued After Fall in Crete Port
A rescue operation took place Tuesday at the Port of Souda in Crete after a 30-year-old woman working aboard a cruise ship went overboard.
Coral Reef Damaged by Ship Grounding in Thai National Park
On June 1, the Myanmar-registered vessel Ayar Linn ran aground on a coral reef within Ao Jak Bay, part of Thailand’s Mu Koh Surin National Park.
AIDAluna Crew Rescues Drifting Survivors Near Arctic
The crew aboard the cruise ship AIDAluna were instrumental in the rescue of several individuals found adrift in a life raft late Tuesday evening.
Zodiac Maritime Responds to Fire on Morning Midas
Zodiac Maritime, based in London, has activated an emergency response plan following a fire onboard its car carrier Morning Midas.
Russian Fishing Vessel Catches Fire in Sea of Japan
On June 4, a Russian-flagged fishing vessel caught fire while sailing through the Sea of Japan with 17 crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
MSC Orchestra Cancels Sailings After Engine Room Issue
The MSC Orchestra was forced to cancel two scheduled sailings this week following an electrical issue that occurred early Tuesday morning.
Tanker Gorizont-1 Hits Pier at Kazan River Port
On the evening of June 2, the Russian-flagged tanker Gorizont-1 struck the Columbia pier at Kazan River Port, located along the Volga River.
Strong Winds Push Four Vessels Aground in Bay of Bengal
On May 30, four vessels were driven aground by severe weather conditions along the coast near the Port of Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal.
Blue Star Chios Rescues 75 Migrants Near Karpathos
On June 1, a Ro-Ro passenger ferry carried out a rescue operation, saving 75 migrants from a distressed sailboat southeast of Karpathos, Greece.
Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded
The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Cucumbers
A salmonella outbreak has triggered an urgent public health investigation, with contaminated cucumbers identified as the source behind a wave of illness
Bulk Carrier Meshka Grounds Off Sweden’s Coast
The Meshka, a bulk carrier sailing under the Panamanian flag, ran aground near the shores of Landskrona, Sweden, on Saturday May 31st.