Cruise & maritime incidents

Costa Deliziosa departed Malé on Wednesday evening, 4 March, after embarking 28 Italian nationals who had been unable to depart the Maldives due to disruptions to regional air travel.

MSC World America medevac by a Coast Guard rescue helicopter transferred a passenger ashore for urgent medical treatment on 5 March 2026, while the ship was sailing between Mexico and the Bahamas.

The Norwegian Seafarers’ Union circulated an advisory stating the ITF has designated the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters as a High Risk Area.

Oceania Marina passenger death was reported in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, on 4 March 2026, after a man’s health reportedly declined during a South American voyage.

The incident occurred while Oceania Marina was berthed in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, during a South American itinerary.

On 3 March 2026, MSC Cruises announced the cancellation of the final three sailings of its 2026–2027 Arabian Gulf winter program due to ongoing regional conflict affecting maritime operations in the Persian Gulf.

On 1 March 2026, Holland America Line's MS Westerdam arrived at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong with passengers and crew reporting symptoms consistent with acute gastroenteritis.

On 1 March 2026, debris from intercepted missiles fell into waters near the cruise ship Mein Schiff 4, operated by TUI Cruises, while the vessel was docked at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi.