Toddler Dies Suddenly on Costa Toscana Mediterranean Cruise
A sad incident occurred aboard the Costa Toscana when a two-year-old boy collapsed and died while the vessel was sailing between Italian ports.
Accidents & Emergencies
Crew of Cargo Ship Fined for Cocaine Smuggling in Nigeria
May 15, a Nigerian court found the crew of the Chayanee Naree, guilty of trafficking approximately 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into the country.
Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port
In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.
Mexican Navy Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge, Two Dead, 20 Hurt
May 17, the Mexican Navy’s training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 20 others.
EU Approves New Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
European Union member states reach an agreement on a new set of sanctions aimed at Russia, which includes measures against nearly 200 vessels.
Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority has announced a temporary 15% reduction in transit fees for large containerships, in a bid to revive trade flows.
MSC Antonia Grounds in Red Sea Amid GPS Spoofing Concerns
The container ship MSC Antonia ran aground in the Red Sea near Jeddah on May 10 and has remained immobile since. GPS Spoofing is suspected.
British Cruise Passenger Dies After Choking Near Cádiz
Officials launch an investigation following the death of an 83-year-old British man who choked while eating on a cruise ship off the Spanish coast
MSC Orchestra Rescues 16 Migrants Near Sardinia Coast
The MSC Orchestra shifted from luxury cruise to life-saving mission after it encountered a drifting motorboat carrying 16 migrants.
CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg
On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.
UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels
The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.
Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss
A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.
Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne
On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.
CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal
CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.
Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries
A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.
Cruise Passenger Fined $2,500 for Drugs in Bermuda
Cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked about local drug laws fined after authorities find her in possession of cannabis and cocaine
One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia
A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.
Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry
A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.
Two Towboat Collisions Close Mississippi River Bridge
In just five days, two separate towboats struck the Old Highway 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River in the U.S., leading to its temporary closure
Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row
Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.