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Cruise & maritime incidents
Groundings, collisions, medical evacuations and port disruptions affecting cruise ships and ferries worldwide.
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Security or legal
13 Passengers Charged After Fight Aboard Costa Smeralda – September 2026
Thirteen passengers were charged after a fight aboard Costa Smeralda escalated through public areas of the ship during a September 2026 voyage.
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Fire
Fire Aboard Amadea Prompts Passenger Evacuation in Rønne – 14 September 2026
A fire aboard Amadea prompted the evacuation of approximately 320 passengers while the cruise ship was docked at Rønne, Denmark, on 14 September 2026.
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Weather
AIDAperla Breaks Moorings and Contacts Quay in Le Havre – 8 September 2026
AIDAperla broke away from its berth at Le Havre, France, on 8 September 2026 after strong winds affected the port.
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Mechanical failure
ms Rotterdam Brief Power Outage Affects Onboard Systems in Bergen – 14 August 2026
ms Rotterdam power outage August 2026: Holland America’s cruise ship experienced two brief interruptions to its electrical power while docked in Bergen, Norway, on 14 August 2026.
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Overboard
Ambition Passenger Dies After Going Overboard in North Sea Off Scotland – 21 August 2026
Ambition passenger overboard August 2026: a male passenger died after reportedly going overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition in the North Sea off Scotland.
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Rescue at sea
MSC Musica Assists in Rescue of 8 People Off Ibiza – 31 July 2026
assisted Spanish maritime authorities in rescuing eight people from a small vessel in distress approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza, Spain, on 31 July 2026.
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Fire
Fire Aboard Excursion Vessel Emperor Attila Prompts Evacuation of 115 Off Fethiye – 13 August 2026
A fire aboard the excursion vessel prompted the evacuation of 115 people while the vessel was operating on a day cruise in the waters off Fethiye, in Türkiye’s Muğla Province, on 13 August 2026.
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Incident
MV Gemini Detention Off Greece Amid Financial Crisis and Crew Welfare Concerns – 14 June 2026
MV Gemini detention occurred in June 2026 when the cruise ship was placed under court-ordered detention off Karystos, on the Greek island of Euboea, following claims linked to unpaid debts.
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