Pipe Failure Floods Cabins Aboard MSC Seaview
A ruptured pipe onboard MSC Seaview caused flooding in guest cabins and an interior corridor on Monday while the vessel was en route to Salvador.
Accidents & Emergencies
Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route
Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026
Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.
Seafarer Killed in Drone Attacks on Ships Near Odesa
One seafarer was killed and another injured after Russian drone strikes hit civilian vessels operating in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Friday.
Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy
Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.
Norovirus Affects Nearly 90 Aboard Holland America Cruise
A norovirus outbreak was recorded on a Holland America Line cruise during a recent Caribbean sailing, impacting close to 90 passengers and crew.
US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.
Expedition Ships Make Contact During Storm in Ushuaia
Two expedition ships were involved in a minor docking incident at Ushuaia, Argentina on Tuesday after harsh weather disrupted harbor operations.
Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks
A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack
Noord River Vessel Collision Reported Near Alblasserdam
Two inland motor vessels were involved in a collision on the Noord River near Alblasserdam in the Netherlands on the evening of January 5th
Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier
Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard
Crew Screening at Bremerhaven Ends in Police Arrest
What began as a routine clearance at a cruise terminal led to an arrest when police detained a man about to start his first cruise ship contract.
Passenger Evacuated From Viking Sky After Injury Off Mexico
A 76-year-old woman was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Viking Sky off the coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state after injuring her leg.
Passenger Airlifted From MSC Orchestra After Medical Emergency
A 56-year-old woman from Peru was evacuated from the MSC Orchestra on Wednesday morning after experiencing a stroke while the vessel was underway
Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered
Cargo Ship Freed After Grounding Off Devon on New Year’s Eve
A large cargo vessel named the Scot Pioneer was left stranded for several hours on New Year’s Eve after running aground near the Devon coast.
Search Ends After Passenger Falls From Cruise Ship
A retired woman is feared dead after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Cuba, according to the United States Coast Guard.
Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case
Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region
Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.
Sulfuric Acid Spill Reported at Houston Ship Channel
One million gallons of sulfuric acid were released into the Houston Ship Channel following an incident at the BWC Terminals Jacintoport Facility.