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Groundings, collisions, medical evacuations and port disruptions affecting cruise ships and ferries worldwide.
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Security or legal
Brazilian National Charged with Cocaine Smuggling Aboard MSC Magnifica
Australian authorities have charged a 48-year-old Brazilian national, Adriano Gustavo Leonardi Thiem, with smuggling a commercial quantity of cocaine aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica .
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Incident
Queen Anne Implements Heightened Security in Piracy-Prone Waters During Maiden World Voyage
Cunard’s Queen Anne enforced heightened security measures during its maiden 111-night world voyage while transiting through the Sulu and Celebes seas, regions historically associated with piracy.
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Sinking
AIDAbella Excursion Capsizing 2025: 38 Passengers Rescued Near Cartagena
On 20 March 2025, an excursion boat carrying 38 passengers from AIDA Cruises’ AIDAbella capsized near the Barú Peninsula off Cartagena, Colombia.
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Illness outbreak
Norovirus Outbreak on MS Rotterdam: 93 Cases Reported During Southern Caribbean Cruise
A norovirus outbreak aboard Holland America Line’s (HAL) MS Rotterdam has affected 93 individuals during a recent Southern Caribbean cruise, marking the line’s fourth such incident in 2025.
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Fire
Norwegian Epic Smoke Emissions Under Investigation in Tortola: Environmental Assessment Confirms Compliance
On 26 February 2025, local authorities in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, initiated an environmental assessment after observing a white plume emanating from Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic while the vessel was berthed at Road Town.
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Illness outbreak
Coral Princess Norovirus Outbreak 2025: 82 Affected During 16-Day Voyage
A norovirus outbreak aboard Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess has affected 82 individuals during a 16-day voyage from California to Florida.
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Weather
Pacific Encounter Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Final Cruise Canceled Amid Severe Weather
P&O Australia has canceled the final scheduled voyage of its ship Pacific Encounter due to disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which continues to impact maritime operations in the region.
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Overboard
MSC Poesia Crew Overboard Incident 2025: Fatal Fall Under Investigation
On 22 February 2025, a 32-year-old Filipino crew member, Jeric Bueno, fell overboard from MSC Poesia during the vessel's transit from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Brazil.
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