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A port bridge in Manaus, located in the heart of the Amazon, collapsed on January 28 while P&O Cruises’ ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time amid sudden strong winds and heavy rainfall, our source said.
Passengers and crew members who were outside at the time of the collapse were brought back aboard using local tender boats. As the ship remained in port for two days following the incident, local tenders continued operating to ensure all guests and crew could move safely between the vessel and the shore.
The yacht My Aurora accidentally collided with Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas on Wednesday while the cruise ship was docked in Nassau, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
Passengers aboard the massive cruise liner witnessed the moment the smaller vessel drifted into the port side of the ship, with videos of the incident quickly making rounds on social media.
Passengers aboard the Nidri Star 1, a ship offering day cruises to the Ionian Islands, experienced moments of sheer terror as a near-collision incident unfolded with the private mega yacht BLEU DE NÎMES. The Nidri Star 1, carrying approximately 480 passengers, was navigating its usual route when the BLEU DE NIMES, a massive 72.25-meter converted luxury motor yacht, appeared to be sailing directly toward them without slowing down or changing course.
A 61-year-old Dutch passenger chose to spend a relaxing day by the pool rather than exploring the city or visiting Florence or Pisa. However, his peaceful day on the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, docked in Livorno on July 21st took a dramatic turn.
The Iceland Transportation Accident Investigation Committee released a report on last year's near-miss grounding involving the 140,000-ton cruise ship Norwegian Prima at the port of Reykjavík. According to the report, the Norwegian Prima drifted outside the navigable channel and came within 10 meters of rocks after the vessel experienced winds in excess of 50 knots.
The cruise ship Celestyal Journey hit the pier at the port of Kusadasi, Turkey while the attempt to dock went wrong.
The incident took place around noon on Monday, April 15, when the vessel, measuring nearly 220 meters, approached the dock too quickly.
Despite the crew's efforts to deploy the anchor, the ship was unable to slow down sufficiently, leading to a collision with the concrete structure with its bow bulb. Fortunately, no injuries were reported either onboard or onshore, and only caused minor damage to both the ship and the dock structure.
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for the missing Holland America Line crew member who went overboard from the cruise ship ms Rotterdam, 20 miles south of Marathon. The search for the 33-year-old man has been suspended after covering over 538 square nautical miles, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The Greek Air Force airlifted a 25-year-old Cuban dancer in need of urgent medical treatment on land after she suffered serious injuries aboard the cruise ship Celestyal Discovery. The rescue occurred last Thursday night, casting a spotlight on the swift and efficient response of the air force personnel involved in the rescue mission.
Early on the morning of April 5, 2024, the cruise ship Ambience operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, made contact with the Grey Fox cargo carrier during docking procedures in Cape Town harbour. The incident occurred under challenging conditions due to gale-force winds, complicating the berthing maneuvers.
