Cruise Ship Grounding Linked to Chief Mate’s ECDIS Distraction
On December 27, 2025, the cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground near Dregerhafen, Papua New Guinea, due to a malfunction in its ECDIS. The chief mate’s modified route plan failed to load, causing delays and ultimately leading the vessel into hazardous waters. Despite attempts to regain control, the ship struck shallow ground.