Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam
Accidents & Emergencies
Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1
ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents
Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge
April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing
The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.
Teen Sentenced for Bomb Hoax That Diverted Cruise Ship
Michigan teenager sentenced to eight months in prison for causing a bomb scare aboard the Carnival Sunrise, which forced the ship to alter its route
Crane Collapse Injures Two at Dutch Shipyard in Maasbracht
A crane accident at the Tinnemans Shipbuilding facility on Industrieweg in Maasbracht, Netherlands, led to injuries and damage to a vessel.
MSC Sinfonia Damaged in Corfu, Sails to Bari with Escort
On April 11, the MSC Sinfonia sustained damage to its starboard-side propulsion and steering systems while berthed at Corfu’s new port.
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier Sider Olympia in UK Port
A large fire broke out on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sider Olympia on April 13 while it was docked at Northfleet port in the UK.
South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024
South Korea experienced a notable rise in maritime incidents and casualties in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Oceans & Fisheries.
Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag
April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.
Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel
Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea
A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.
Ro-Ro Passenger Ship Eagle Hits Dock Structure in Nantucket
U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel, Eagle, collided with a harbor structure while leaving Nantucket Island on its way to Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Ex-Costa Concordia Captain Seeks Early Prison Release
Francesco Schettino, the former captain of the Costa Concordia, is expected to appear in a Rome courtroom today to request provisional freedom.
Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response
An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin
Cruise Ship Dispute Leads to Assault Charge for Executive
A night of dancing aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship took an unexpected turn when a senior executive became involved in an altercation.
Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port
A 73-year-old tourist was taken into custody at Kobe Port Terminal after disclosing he had a gun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise
South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship
South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung
Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland
April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.
Strong Winds Break Discovery Princess from Moorings in SF
The Discovery Princess broke loose from its moorings at San Francisco’s Pier 27 after powerful winds unexpectedly hit the area.