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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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.
Super Express Grounds After Tug Collision in Mykonos
Passenger Ro-Ro vessel Super Express was involved in an incident at the Port of Mykonos on May 26, when it collided with a tugboat during docking
Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast
All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.
Armed Robbery Hits Cargo Vessel at Mongla Port
A Bangladeshi online news outlet has reported that the general cargo ship Shejyoti was attacked by armed assailants at Mongla Port, Bangladesh,.
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained
A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.
Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew
In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.
Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity
The Panama Maritime Authority has recently introduced stricter regulations for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers involving Panama-flagged tankers.
Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home
Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely
A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.
Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors and Dogs in Wild Seas
Four sailors and three dogs were rescued by the Carnival Splendor after their catamaran became disabled in rough waters south of New Caledonia.
Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord
A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home