On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the United States Coast Guard announced the suspension of search efforts for a passenger who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship. The individual is a 77-year-old woman whose name has not been Read More …
Norwegian Epic, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, performed a successful and large-scale humanitarian rescue operation in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The ship was diverted from its scheduled 11-day Mediterranean itinerary to the Greek Isles and French Riviera after Read More …
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has swiftly and confidently assured the public and international travelers that all vital transportation hubs in Mindanao, specifically airports and seaports, remain fully operational following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental. Safety Read More …
A difficult weekend in Southeast Asia saw two separate and tragic maritime incidents in Vietnam and Indonesia, resulting in a significant loss of life. These events have prompted official investigations and highlighted ongoing concerns about passenger vessel safety in the Read More …
In a landmark initiative for global maritime safety, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in partnership with the prestigious Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched the first-ever Global Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Systems Review. This forward-thinking project represents a major Read More …
Zelim, a sea survival technology company based in Edinburgh, has introduced GUARDIAN, the world’s first unmanned or remotely controlled person-in-water rescue vessel, at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany. This 8.4m long, 2.5m wide aluminum-hulled craft, known as a Read More …
Man Overboard (MOB) technology for cruise ships saves lives While traditional safety measures focus on onboard hazards, MOB incidents pose a significant risk to passengers who fall overboard. The Scope of the Problem: Challenges with Current Solutions: The Need for Read More …