Fire Forces Total Evacuation of RoRo Ferry Near Mykonos
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A fire broke out on the RoRo ferry Blue Carrier 2 near Mykonos, forcing all 29 people aboard to abandon ship. Everyone made it out safe.
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When Mother Nature throws her worst at cruise ships, heroes emerge. From hurricane evasions to dramatic ocean rescues, these are the stories of survival, bravery, and the incredible lengths crews go to keep passengers safe. Grab your life jacket and dive in!
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.
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.
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.
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.
400 Winched From Stricken Cruise Ship Off Norway
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Almost 400 people were winched to safety after a cruise liner became stricken off the coast of Norway in a major rescue operation.
5 Dead, 41 Missing After Ferry Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island
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A ferry carrying roughly 271 people caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island. At least 5 are dead, 41 remain missing.