Dozens Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks in the South Pacific
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A passenger ferry has sunk off a South Pacific coastline, leaving dozens missing as rescue crews comb the shore for survivors.
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Ships breaking free from docks, engine room fires, waterslides shattering mid-ride—if it can go wrong on a cruise, we’re covering it. These are the wildest incidents at sea that’ll make you double-check your travel insurance. Buckle up!
Indonesian Passenger Ship Capsizes: 130 Still Missing
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A ship carrying 240+ people overturned in Indonesia's Java Sea — only 107 rescued, at least 6 dead, and roughly 130 still missing.
Fire Destroys Philippine Ferry: 5 Dead, Dozens Missing Off Palawan
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A fire destroyed the M/V June Aster ferry off Coron, Palawan — five confirmed dead, dozens still missing as search and rescue continues.
Norway Seizes Russian Expedition Ship Over Naftogaz Claim
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Norwegian authorities seized a Russian expedition cruise ship to enforce a Naftogaz compensation claim, stranding crew and passengers in the Arctic.
Penang Ferry Crash Injures 21 Near Cruise Terminal
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A ferry collided with another vessel near Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal, injuring 21 people in the busy waterway.
Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus, At Least 8 Dead, 20+ Missing
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A passenger ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus — 8 confirmed dead, over 20 still missing, 237 pulled from the water.
Couple Arrested After Forcing Into Cabin, Allegedly Hitting Child
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A couple was arrested at Port Canaveral after allegedly breaking into another family's cabin and attacking three people, including a child.
100+ Passengers Jump Overboard as Tour Boat Burns Off Turkey
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A sightseeing boat carrying 100+ tourists caught fire in the Aegean Sea off Fethiye, Turkey, forcing passengers to leap into the water.
16-Year-Old Brit Girl Dies in Caribbean Boat Fire, 24 Hurt
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A 16-year-old British girl died and 24 others were hurt when a tourist boat caught fire and exploded off the Dominican Republic.
Myanmar Ferry Disaster Death Toll Climbs to 51
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The death toll from a ferry disaster in Myanmar has risen to 51 — and it's still climbing. Here's what we actually know.