Cargo Ship Sun Ray Loses Cargo Off Texel Coast
Cargo vessel Sun Ray lost part of its cargo while navigating a deepwater route approximately 82 kilometers off the coast of Texel, Netherlands.
Accidents & Emergencies
Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales
An offshore supply vessel, MTS Terramare, ran aground at Newgale Beach, Wales on January 14th following an engine failure.
Cargo Ship Incident Closes St. Mary’s River Channel, Michigan
The St. Mary’s River channel was shut down after a 497-foot cargo vessel, Harvest Spirit, ran aground due to mechanical malfunction on January 12
The Dali Returns to Service After Major Repairs
The Dali, known for being at the center of last year’s most prominent shipping incident, has resumed trading after extensive repair work.
Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident
Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea
Fire on Bram Force Extinguished After 12-Hour Effort
A fire erupted on a anchor-handling vessel named the Bram Force on January 8th while it was operating in the Campos Basin.
Oil Tanker Silver Sincere Sinks Near Pedra Branca
A Malaysian-registered oil products tanker, the Silver Sincere, sank in Singaporean waters near Pedra Branca on January 12th.
Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event
A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.
Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued
An incident at sea occurred southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, when the Vietnamese-registered cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank on January 11th.
Royal Caribbean Addresses Legionella Cases on Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean has informed guests aboard Symphony of the Seas about two confirmed cases of Legionella reported by previous passengers.
Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters
A Panama-flagged oil tanker, named Eventin, experienced a power failure on January 10th, rendering it unable to maneuver.
Japanese COVID-19 Film Onboard Diamond Princess Set to Debut
The first Japanese film to depict the real-life events of the COVID-19 pandemic set onboard the Diamond Princess is set for release in June 2025.
Bulk Carrier Attacked in Singapore Strait Amid Rising Incidents
UK-based maritime security consultancy Ambrey reported that a bulk carrier was boarded by four armed individuals whilst in the Singapore Strait.
JEF Deploys Advanced AI System to Monitor Undersea Threats
The Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led military partnership in Northern Europe, has activated a system to detect threats to undersea infrastructure
Japanese Tanker Sanwa Maru Runs Aground Near Esancho
A global marine claims & recovery services company has reported that the Japanese-flagged oil product tanker Sanwa Maru ran aground on January 6.
Crew Rescued After Fire on Bulk Carrier Panoria off Taiwan
On January 4th, four crew members were rescued from the bulk carrier Panoria after a fire broke out in its engine room off the coast of Taiwan.
Crew Member Missing from Bulk Carrier RTM Zheng He
A deck fitter aboard the bulk carrier RTM Zheng He was reported missing on December 26 while the vessel was en route from China to Australia.
Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier Extinguished Without Injury
December 26, fire broke out on the bulk carrier Phillip Bay while it was sailing in waters about 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg, France.
Bulk Carriers Collide on Yangtze River, No Injuries Reported
December 30; two bulk carriers collided on China's Yangtze River. The vessels were Singapore-registered Yangze 22 and Japan-flagged Vega Dream.
Ferry Grounds at Las Palmas Dock After Collision with Pier
December 18, the ferry Ciudad de Ibiza, which operates routes to the Balearic Islands, was stranded at the Cristóbal Colón dock in Las Palmas.