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Cruise & maritime incidents
Groundings, collisions, medical evacuations and port disruptions affecting cruise ships and ferries worldwide.
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Carter Capner Law tracks cruise ship and ferry incidents worldwide to spotlight passenger safety issues. We act for passengers and crew injured at sea or in port.
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Itinerary change
Carnival Removes Puerto Vallarta from Mexican Riviera Schedule Amid Security Concerns – 28 February 2026
On 28 February 2026, Carnival Cruise Line announced the temporary suspension of Puerto Vallarta from its Mexican Riviera cruise schedule following heightened security concerns in western Mexico.
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Itinerary change
Cruise Companies Reroute Ships as Security Situation Unfolds in Mexico – February 2026
In late February 2026, several major cruise lines adjusted their itineraries along Mexico's Pacific coast following security concerns linked to unrest after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho." Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and other operators…
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Security or legal
Interpol Locates Fugitive Former NCL Officer in Major Fraud Probe – 25 February 2026
On 25 February 2026, Thomas Markell, formerly Senior Director of Events for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), was arrested and detained in Buenos Aires, Argentina following an international manhunt.
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Rescue at sea
Regal Princess Carries Out Open-Sea Rescue off the Yucatán Peninsula – 23 February 2026
On 23 February 2026, the cruise ship Regal Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, conducted an open-sea rescue operation in international waters approximately 150 nautical miles north-northeast of Progreso, Mexico.
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Fire
World Legacy Fire Accident Kills Crew Member and Forces Evacuation Near Singapore – 20 February 2026
World Legacy fire accident killed a crew member and triggered an emergency response near Singapore on 20 February 2026, while the Liberia-registered passenger vessel was en route to Singapore.
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Death
Crew Member Dies After Fire Breaks Out Aboard World Legacy off Singapore – 20 February 2026
On 20 February 2026, a serious fire broke out aboard the Liberia-flagged cruise vessel World Legacy, operated by Singapore-based World Cruises, while the ship was approaching Singapore waters in the early hours of the morning.
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Weather
Costa Favolosa Encounters Strong Winds and Heavy Swells off Southern Brazil – 18 February 2026
On 18 February 2026, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa, operated by Costa Cruises, encountered severe weather conditions while sailing off the coast of southern Brazil.
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Weather
Cruise Ship Mooring Lines Fail in Strong Winds – Ocean Cay, Bahamas – 5 February 2025
During mooring operations at MSC Cruises' private island Ocean Cay on 5 February 2025, strong winds caused several securing ropes on the cruise ship MSC Seaside to fail under load.
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