Accidents
Car ferry capsizes off South Korea’s coast: 5 missing, 2 rescued
An 83-ton car ferry capsized off the southwestern coast of South Korea on Monday evening, December 30th. The accident resulted in 2 individuals...
December 30, 2024
82-yo passenger dies in accident at St Maarten Cruise Port
The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) reported a fatal accident at Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise and Cargo Facility (Philipsburg) on Thursday afternoon...
December 30, 2024
Rough seas cause vehicle damage and minor injury on Interislander ferry
Several vehicles sustained damage, and one passenger sustained a minor injury on the Interislander-operated ferry Kaitaki (1995-built, IMO 9107942...
December 27, 2024
Search ended for missing 51-yo man overboard from NCL's ship Norwegian Epic
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line reported that a comprehensive search for a 51-year-old male passenger who went overboard on Thursday, December 26th, during...
December 27, 2024
Ecologists in Action of Catalonia file formal complaint against MSC Cruises
The environmental organization Ecologists in Action of Catalonia has lodged a formal complaint against MSC Cruises, citing allegations of misleading...
December 26, 2024
Royal Caribbean's ship Symphony OTS unable to dock in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
RCI-Royal Caribbean has experienced difficulties berthing Symphony of the Seas in Port San Juan (Puerto Rico USA) due to ongoing repairs at the port...
December 26, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean suspends cruise calls to Manzanillo amid USA Travel Advisory
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has ceased itineraries to Manzanillo (Mexico) following a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory issued by the USA's...
December 25, 2024
Overloaded ferry capsizes in Congo’s Burisa River: dozens dead, 100+ missing
A tragic ferry accident occurred late Friday night, December 20th, in the Burisa River (northeastern Congo), claiming 38 lives, with 100+ passengers...
December 22, 2024- Accidents
13 dead in Mumbai ship collision: navy trials result in fatal accident
An Indian Navy speedboat undergoing engine trials collided with the passenger ferry Neel Kamal (1983-built, IMO 8316558) off the coast of Mumbai on...
December 21, 2024 
23-yo crew falls overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Vision OTS
On Tuesday, December 17th, a crew member from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Vision of the Seas went overboard during the final days of a 12-night...
December 20, 2024
Costa Toscana ship implements health protocols amid Norovirus outbreak
On Tuesday, December 17th, the cruise ship Costa Toscana reported several cases of gastrointestinal illness among its passengers. In response, Costa...
December 19, 2024
FBI investigates passenger death on RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS
The FBI is conducting an inquiry following the death of a passenger on RCI/Royal Caribbean International’s ship Navigator of the Seas. The FBI...
December 19, 2024
Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024
Celebrity Reflection conducts rescue operation off Cuba's northern coast
On Monday, December 16th, Celebrity Reflection, while on a 7-day Caribbean itinerary, conducted a rescue operation ~40 miles (64 km) off Cuba’s...
December 18, 2024
Costa Fascinosa assists stranded yacht during Transatlantic cruise
During the Transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean, the Costa Fascinosa ship provided critical assistance to a stranded sailing yacht...
December 17, 2024