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.
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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.
Viking Longship Ullur Runs Aground on Danube, 186 Evacuated
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Viking's Longship Ullur ran aground on the drought-stricken Danube near Gârla Mare, forcing the evacuation of all 186 passengers and 52 crew.
River Cruise Ship Slams Into Danube Lock Near Vienna, 14 Hurt
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A river cruise carrying 200 passengers crashed into a Danube River lock near Vienna, injuring 14 — passengers say it could've been much worse.