Accidents
Fatal ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island leaves 7 dead
At least 7 people lost their lives and several others were injured following the collapse of a ferry dock walkway on Sapelo Island (Georgia USA...
October 20, 2024
Young woman dies after going overboard from MSC Virtuosa ship near Channel Islands
A woman has died after going overboard from a cruise ship near the Channel Islands, according to rescue services. The incident prompted an alert at...
October 15, 2024
63-yo passenger medevaced from Grand Princess ship after 36-hour USCG rescue
A passenger aboard the Grand Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel, was medically evacuated by the USCG/ Coast Guard on Sunday, October 13th, following...
October 15, 2024
Carnival President sets $75K goal for hurricane relief with tandem skydive
As recovery efforts continue following the successive impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has...
October 14, 2024
Crew member dies during safety drill in Cozumel on Margaritaville Islander
A crew member aboard Margaritaville Islander tragically passed away during a routine emergency drill while the vessel was docked in Cozumel (Mexico...
October 12, 2024
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings donates $80,000 for hurricane relief efforts
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has pledged a total of US$80,000 to support...
October 11, 2024
Sun Princess' passengers airlifted as Hurricane Milton strands ship off Florida coast
Multiple passengers were airlifted from the Sun Princess ship stranded off Florida’s coast as Hurricane Milton approached. USCG Air Station...
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton forces flight suspensions and cruise itinerary changes across Florida
Flights from Tampa and Orlando are being suspended, and cruise ships rerouted as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. The storm, with sustained...
October 8, 2024
Red Sea instability threatens Cochin Port’s cruise season and revenue
The ongoing Red Sea crisis has compelled several shipping lines to cancel voyages, avoiding the increased time and costs associated with rerouting...
October 7, 2024
2 passengers airlifted by Coast Guard from Crown Princess near Cape Kumukahi
The USCG/Coast Guard conducted two consecutive medical evacuations on Saturday, October 5th, from a cruise ship located ~50 miles (80 km) off Cape...
October 6, 2024
SS United States damaged in burglary amid plans for artificial reef transformation
Philadelphia police have reported that the historic Transatlantic liner SS United States (1951-built, IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in New York...
October 4, 2024
Villa Vie Odyssey finally sets sail after 4-month delay
The Villa Vie Odyssey finally departed from Belfast (Northern Ireland) on Monday night (September 30th) after a 4-month delay but encountered further...
October 4, 2024
Ferry tragedy on Lake Kivu claims 87 lives, dozens still missing
At least 87 individuals have been confirmed dead following the sinking of a passenger ferry on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. The vessel, which...
October 4, 2024Villa Vie Odyssey remains anchored after 2 failed departure attempts
Villa Vie Odyssey ship, stranded in Belfast for 4 months, remains anchored off Northern Ireland's coast after 2 unsuccessful departure attempts for...
October 3, 2024
CFC cancels early 2025 cruises for €15M refurbishment of Renaissance ship
CFC-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres has announced the cancellation of all cruises aboard its vessel Renaissance for a 2-month period in early 2025...
October 2, 2024