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Eight Months After Collision, USS Truman Hull Damage Remains Unrepaired Image Credits: OSINTtechnical/X The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman will not undergo full repairs for damage sustained in a February collision with the cargo ship M/V Besiktas-M until it enters a planned multi-year refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH), the U.S. Navy confirmed. The collision…

India’s Most Advanced High-Capacity Dredger Set For Launch At Cochin Shipyard Image for representation purposes only Cochin Shipyard Ltd is set to launch India’s first high-capacity dredger developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative on 18 October. The vessel, named ‘DCI Dredge Godavari’, has been built for Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCI) with technical…

Tasmanian Ship Captain Freed After 4 Days In Israeli Prison For Attempting To Deliver Aid To Gaza Image Credits: Freedom Flotilla Coalition/X Tasmanian aid worker and ship captain Madeleine Habib has been released from an Israeli prison four days after being detained for attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of an international…

U.S Threatens Sanctions On Nations Supporting IMO Shipping Emissions Plan Image for representation purposes only The United States has warned it could impose sanctions, visa restrictions, and other retaliatory measures on countries that support a United Nations plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. The warning comes ahead of a vote next week…

Iconic Christopher Columbus Replica Sinks Off Puerto Vallarta After 30 Years Of Service Screengrab from Facebook video posted by Ships & Models by Erick Navas A replica of Christopher Columbus’ historic galleon, the Marigalante, sank off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday afternoon following a mechanical failure, local authorities reported. The wooden vessel,…

Indian Navy Decommissions Two Ships After More Than 3 Decades Of Service Image Credits: Indian Navy The Indian Navy decommissioned two of its vessels, including INS Abhay, an anti-submarine corvette of Soviet Paul II Class type and Fast Attack Craft INFAC T-82, of the Israeli Super Dvora MK II class. The ceremony was held at…

Nearly One Ton of Narcotics Seized Off Yemen Near Bab Al-Mandab Strait Image for representation purposes only. Yemeni Forces confiscated one ton of narcotics from a boat in a maritime operation off the coast of Ras Al Arah, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which is a strategic shipping corridor connecting the Red Sea to the…

ADNOC L&S & TA’ZIZ To Build UAE’s First Chemicals Port In Ruwais Image for representation purposes only. ADNOC Logistics & Services PLC and TA’ZIZ have signed a contract to build a chemicals port at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruwais. The former will own and operate the facility, while the latter will ensure…

India Recognises Three Major Ports As Green Hydrogen Hubs Image Credits: Wikipedia The Indian government has recognised three major ports, Deendayal in Gujarat, V.O. Chidambaranar in Tamil Nadu, and Paradip in Odisha, as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Officials say the recognition will help build a strong hydrogen ecosystem, attract green…

Japan To Equip Its Fleet With Type 12 Anti-Ship & Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles Image Credits: Wikipedia Japan has awarded mass-production contracts to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for two key missile systems: an upgraded, ship-launched Type 12 anti-ship missile and a submarine-launched cruise missile fired from torpedo tubes. According to the Ministry of Defense, the contracts…

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Launches Japan’s New Large Car Ferry ‘HAMANASU’ Image Credits: MHI Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has launched its newest large car ferry, HAMANASU. The christening and launch ceremony took place on October 9 at MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The ferry was commissioned…

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet Of Vessels Involved In Energy Trade Worth Hundreds Of Millions Image for representation purposes only The United States has announced sweeping new sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas network, targeting nearly 90 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of transporting and trading Iranian petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in violation…

Construction Workers Discover WWII-Era Explosive At Port Of Long Beach, Halting Operations Image for representation purposes only Operations at one of the six container terminals at the Port of Long Beach were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, 8 October, after a construction crew uncovered a World War II‑era explosive device buried beneath the ground. A spokesperson…

Yemeni Forces Intercept Vessel Carrying Advanced Drone Equipment For Houthis Image Credits: Southern Giants Brigades Media Center/X Yemeni security forces have intercepted a vessel off the coast of Ras Al-Ara in Lahj Governorate carrying advanced drone equipment and military supplies destined for the Iran‑backed Houthis. The operation, led by Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, commander of…

Cargo Ship Grounded For Over A Month In Franklin Strait Successfully Refloated Image Credits: Wagenborg A general cargo vessel stranded for more than a month in the Canadian Arctic has been successfully refloated following a complex salvage operation. The MV Thamesborg had run aground on 6 September in the Franklin Strait, near Prince of Wales…

Port Of Long Beach Secures $20 Million For Landmark 400‑Acre Offshore Wind Terminal Image Credits: Port of Long Beach/Facebook The Port of Long Beach has secured a $20 million award from the California Energy Commission to advance the Pier Wind offshore wind hub. The funding will support engineering, environmental assessments, business planning, and community engagement…

Anglo-Eastern Launches Next-Gen Digital Solution To Enhance Performance & Reduce Shipping Emissions Image for representation purposes only Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”), a global leader in independent ship management, has officially launched its innovative Sustainability and Performance Services (SAPS), a digital solution built to help charterers and commercial operators navigate the complexities of maritime decarbonisation, and…

UK’s First Fully Electric Sightseeing Vessel To Be Powered By VULKAN UK Image Credits: VULKAN UK/LinkedIn London is set to welcome its first fully electric sightseeing vessel, the Silver Raven, in autumn 2025. The 39-metre vessel, capable of carrying up to 250 passengers, will operate along central London’s waterways, offering a clean, sustainable alternative to…

Nigeria Commissions First Wholly Owned Floating Vessel To Strengthen Oil Exports Image Credits: Wikipedia Nigeria has commissioned its first wholly owned Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel in a bid to improve crude oil production, boost exports, and enhance security against theft and sabotage. The vessel, named FSO Cawthorne, is stationed offshore near the Bonny…

Suez Canal Authority Urges Maersk To Resume Gradual Transits Through The Strategic Waterway Image Credits: Suez Canal Authority/Facebook The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has urged Maersk to gradually resume transits through the Suez Canal, during a high‑level meeting in Ismailia between Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, Chairman of the SCA, and Danish Ambassador Lars Bo Møller,…

World’s First Fully Electric Intercontinental Fast Ferries Powered By AYK Energy Image Credits: AYK Energy/LinkedIn Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has secured a landmark contract to supply batteries for the world’s first fully electric intercontinental fast ferries, connecting Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate two cutting-edge catamaran ferries powered entirely by electric…

Israel Intercepts Another Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla, Over A Hundred Activists Detained Screengrab from X video posted by Global Sumud Flotilla The Israeli military has intercepted another aid flotilla bound for Gaza, detaining scores of activists and redirecting their vessels to Israel, according to both flotilla organisers and official statements. The incident occurred early on Wednesday…

Polish Court Extends Custody Of Ukrainian Diver In Nord Stream Sabotage Probe Image Credits: Danish Defence Command/X A Polish court has extended the detention of a Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany over suspected involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The court ordered on Monday that Volodymyr Z. remain in custody for an additional…

MOL Becomes World’s First Shipping Company To Join Pilbara Ammonia Bunkering Initiative Image Credits: MOL Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has agreed to join a groundbreaking ammonia bunkering project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NH3 Clean Energy Limited (NH3) and Oceania Marine Energy (Oceania) to develop…

HII Completes First Sea Trials Of Virginia-Class Attack Submarine ‘Massachusetts’ Image Credits: HII/Facebook Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), has completed the initial sea trials of the Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798). This marks an important step in the vessel’s development before delivery to the United States Navy. The…

NEOLINE’s First Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Completes First Commercial Loading Image Credits: Neoline/Facebook NEOLINE’s pioneering sail-powered cargo ship, Neoliner Origin, has successfully completed its first commercial loading operation. The vessel is now on its way to its home port in Saint-Nazaire, France, after departing Turkey in late September following the completion of construction. The ship made…

Mexican Navy Ship Sets Sail After 6 Months of Repairs Following Crash With Brooklyn Bridge That Killed 2 Screengrab from YouTube video posted by Eyewitness News ABC7NY The Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc departed New York City last Saturday afternoon, ending a six-month stay in the city for major repairs following a tragic collision with…

Pakistan Sends First-Ever Rare Earth Shipment To U.S. Under $500 Million Deal Image for representation purpose only Pakistan has exported its first-ever shipment of rare earth elements and critical minerals to the United States, marking the beginning of a $500 million partnership between Islamabad and Missouri-based U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM). The development follows an agreement…

Filipino Seafarer Dies From Injuries A Week After Houthi Attack On Cargo Ship Image for representation purpose only A Filipino crew member of the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht has died from injuries sustained during a Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden, Amsterdam-based operator Spliethoff confirmed on Monday night. The company said in a…

U.S. Orders Chinese Ships To Pay Port Fees Before Arrival Or Face Denial Of Entry Image for representation purpose only The United States has issued a firm directive to operators of Chinese-built, owned, or operated vessels, requiring them to pay new port docking fees before arrival at any U.S. port. The guidance, released by U.S.…

Kim Jong Un Inspects New 5,000-Ton Destroyer, Vows To “Punish Enemy Provocations” Screengrab from YouTube video posted by Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s new 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon on October 5, 2025, and urged the navy to stay ready to “thoroughly deter and counter enemy provocations,” according to state media…

Deported Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Psychological & Physical Violence In Israeli Custody Image Credits: globalsumudflotilla/Instagram Dozens of international activists deported from Israel after joining a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have accused Israeli authorities of violent and degrading treatment during their detention, allegations Israel has firmly denied. The Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet…

Indian Navy Commissions Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Androth’ Image Credits: PIB The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), during a formal ceremony held on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, presided over the…

India Ranks Among Top 3 Global Suppliers Of Seafarers With Over 3 Lakh Workforce Image for representation purposes only India has emerged as one of the top three global suppliers of trained seafarers, with its workforce now exceeding three lakh, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. At the 10th…

Qatar Orders Ships To Temporarily Stop Navigation After Sudden GPS Failure Image for representation purposes only Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has directed all vessels operating in its waters to temporarily stop navigation following a technical fault affecting the country’s Global Positioning System (GPS). The order, issued on 4 October through an official circular posted on…

Port Of Los Angeles Reveals Ambitious Plan For First New Container Terminal In A Decade Image Credits: Wikipedia The Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the pre-development of a major new container terminal, named Pier 500, aiming to boost cargo capacity, create jobs, and improve sustainability. This will be…

Denmark Accuses Russian Navy Of Aggressive Manoeuvres & GPS Jamming In Baltic Straits Image for representation purposes only Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service (FE) has reported a series of aggressive manoeuvres by Russian naval forces in the Danish straits, the narrow sea passages linking the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. The agency warned that the…

World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Bulk Carriers To Have Swedish Fuel Cells Image for representation purposes only. Power Cell, which is a Swedish supplier of fuel cells for the maritime sector, has bagged a $4.25 million contract to deliver fuel-cell systems for 2 hydrogen-powered bulk carriers. The order includes 14 of Power Cell’s Marine System 225 units,…

$1 Million In Gold & Silver Coins Discovered From Shipwreck Along Florida’s Treasure Coast Image for representation purposes only. Divers from a shipwreck salvage company have found a Spanish treasure worth atleast $ 1 million off Florida’s Treasure Coast. It includes over 1,000 silver and gold coins minted in the Spanish colonies of Bolivia, Peru,…

Greenpeace Blocks Zeebrugge LNG Terminal For 29 Hours, Forces Tankers To Change Course Image Credits: Greenpeace A Greenpeace protest at the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal disrupted vessel traffic for more than a day, forcing several LNG carriers to delay arrival or change course. The blockade, which lasted nearly 29 hours, was ended by…

Netherlands Urges EU To Sanction Houthis After Cargo Ship Attack In Gulf Of Aden Image for representation purposes only The Netherlands has called on the European Union to add Yemen’s Houthi movement to its list of terrorist organisations after the group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Dutch-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of…

Unusual Drone Activity Sighted Over Germany’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure Image for representation purposes only German authorities are investigating unusual drone activity over Kiel and other parts of Schleswig-Holstein, amid concerns the flights targeted critical maritime and energy infrastructure. The incidents occurred on 25 and 26 September. Multiple drones of different sizes were sighted over a…

France Arrests Captain And First Officer Of Sanctioned Tanker Amid Drone Probe Image for representation purposes only French authorities have arrested two crew members of a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of operating as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” following a boarding operation off western France. The vessel, Boracay, was intercepted by a French Navy frigate…

UAE-Backed Forces Seize 58 Containers Of Drone Production Equipment Bound For Houthis Image Credits: MQAlnaqib/X Security forces in southern Yemen have seized a massive shipment of drones and military equipment believed to be destined for the Houthis, after intercepting 58 containers weighing more than 2,500 tonnes at Aden Port. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a…

NYC To Remove Decommissioned Jail Barge, Develop New Hunts Point Marine Terminal Image Credits: Wikipedia New York City has announced plans to permanently remove the decommissioned Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC) barge from Hunts Point and develop a new marine terminal at the site. The announcement was made jointly by Mayor Eric Adams, New…

U.S. Navy Logistics Ship Arrives In Korea, Launching HD Hyundai’s First Major Maintenance Project Image Credits: Wikipedia HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has officially begun its first maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) project for the U.S. Navy. On September 30, the USNS Alan Shepard, a 41,000-ton Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo replenishment ship, arrived at Yeompo…

Busan Coast Guard Detains Russian Ship After Four Days For Waste Oil Spill Image Credits: Busan Coast Guard The Busan Coast Guard has arrested a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship suspected of leaking waste oil into the sea near Busan and fleeing the scene. The arrest was made after a four-day investigation involving drone tracking, sample…

China’s Beihai Terminal Receives 7th LNG Shipment From Sanctioned Russian Project Image Credits: Busan Coast Guard A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying cargo from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project berthed at China’s Beihai LNG terminal on Tuesday, according to ship-tracking data from Kpler and LSEG. If discharged, this shipment would mark the seventh…

Poland Arrests Ukrainian Diver Wanted In Germany Over Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Image Credits: Danish Defence Command/X A Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany over suspected involvement in the 2022 explosions of the Nord Stream gas pipelines has been arrested by Polish police, prosecutors and the suspect’s lawyer confirmed on Tuesday. German authorities said the suspect,…

First WindWings-Equipped Dual-Fuel LNG Tankers Gain Marshall Islands Flag Approval Image Credits: BAR Technologies BAR Technologies and Union Maritime have confirmed that their proposals covering Bridge Visibility, Navigational Lights and Radar Line of Sight for Union Maritime’s two new dual-fuel LNG tankers equipped with WindWings® wind-assisted propulsion systems have been formally approved by the Marshall…

U.S. Coast Guard Shoots Engine Of Fleeing Smuggling Boat Off San Diego Image Credits: Wikipedia A U.S. Coast Guard patrol crew intercepted a smuggling attempt Sunday evening after disabling the engine of a fleeing vessel about seven miles off Mission Bay. Seven foreign nationals aboard the boat were taken into custody and handed over to…

Russian Submarine Surfaces In Mediterranean After Fuel Leak Creates Explosion Risk Image Credits: Wikipedia A Russian diesel-electric attack submarine, Novorossiysk, suffered a serious technical malfunction while on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, forcing it to surface near the Strait of Gibraltar. Per reports, the incident has caused fuel to leak inside the vessel, creating…

UECC’s Auto Advance Wins Bremenports’ Green Focus Award For Second Year Running Image Credits: Bremenports United European Car Carriers (UECC) has secured for the fourth time Bremenports’ Green Focus Award for the most eco-friendly ship, with its multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC Auto Advance gaining the prestigious prize for the second year running with an…

Ulsan Port Achieves Korea’s First Green Methanol STS Bunkering For Bulk Carrier Image Credits: Ulsan Port Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced that it successfully completed Korea’s first methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier at Ulsan Port on September 28, 2025. This achievement follows Ulsan Port’s world-first successful methanol bunkering demonstrations for container ships (PTS/STS)…

Watch: Cruise Ship Enchantment Of The Seas Rescues Stranded Castaways In Caribbean Sea Screengrab from Facebook video posted by Jeffrey Walker Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship Enchantment of the Seas rescued between eight to ten castaways stranded on a small raft in the Caribbean Sea on the evening of Sunday, September 28, 2025. The rescue…

HD Hyundai Strengthens Shipbuilding Ties With Saudi Arabia Under Vision 2030 Image Credits: International Maritime Industries/X South Korea’s HD Hyundai is advancing a strategic shipbuilding partnership with Saudi Arabia as both sides prepare for the operation of a large-scale shipyard and engine manufacturing plant under the kingdom’s Vision 2030 program. Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun…

International Aid Flotilla Resumes Journey To Gaza After Repairs In Greece Screengrab from X video posted by Thiago Ávila An international aid flotilla aiming to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and deliver assistance to Gaza has resumed its journey after several days in Greek waters for repairs. Organisers confirmed that the mission now includes Greek vessels,…

China Completes Largest Arctic Expedition With Historic First Manned Dive Beneath Ice Screengrab from YouTube video posted by CGTN Europe China has successfully concluded its 15th Arctic scientific expedition, the largest and most comprehensive polar mission the country has undertaken so far, with the icebreaker Xue Long 2 returning to its homeport in Shanghai on…

NATO Sends Warship To Baltic Sea After Drone Incursions Shut Danish Airports Image Credits: Wikipedia NATO announced on Saturday that it is stepping up its presence in the Baltic Sea with new surveillance and air-defence assets following a series of drone incidents in Denmark. The Danish Armed Forces confirmed that unidentified drones were detected near…

Houthis Release LPG Tanker Crew After Israeli Drone Attack At Ras Isa Port Screengrab from X video posted by MarScope A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was released by Houthi forces after being held hostage following an Israeli drone strike at Yemen’s Ras Isa port earlier this month.…

U.S. Divers Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine From Cargo Ship’s Hull In Miami Image Credits: borderpatrol/Instagram U.S. Border Patrol divers in Miami seized eight pounds of cocaine hidden in the hull of an inbound cargo ship arriving from the Dominican Republic, officials announced on September 23. The narcotics were discovered during an underwater inspection at…

Indian Crew Member Found Dead After Falling Overboard Near Maldives Image for representation purposes only An Indian crew member who fell overboard from a cargo vessel near the Maldives has been found dead, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed on Friday. The MNDF said the body was recovered in the southern waters of K.…

India Unveils First Dedicated Ship Technology Centre At IMU Visakhapatnam Image for representation purposes only India inaugurated the Indian Ship Technology Centre (ISTC) at the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Visakhapatnam campus to strengthen domestic shipbuilding and reducing reliance on foreign designs. The ₹305 crore project was inaugurated virtually by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during…

World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Joins NATO’s Neptune Strike 25-3 Exercises Image Credits: Wikipedia The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford of the U.S Navy, joined NATO Allies in the North Sea for the 3rd iteration of Neptune Strike 2025, which ended on September 26, 2025. NATO controlled the carrier strike group during…

Containership Diverts To South Korea After Catching Fire During Pacific Voyage Image for representation purposes only A fire on board the containership MV Colorado forced the vessel to divert to Busan Port, South Korea, for inspection, delaying its planned schedule from China to the United States. The 65,924 dwt vessel, carrying cargo on the ZIM…

China’s Shipbuilding Demand Remains Unshaken Despite New U.S. Port Fees Image Credits: Wikipedia Global shipping companies are continuing to place large orders with Chinese shipyards despite new U.S. port fees targeting vessels linked to China, according to a recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The CSIS report, based on S&P…

Singapore Signs MoU With India’s Largest Shipbuilder To Boost Offshore Sector In Asia Image Credits: Cochin Shipyard/Facebook Seatrium Offshore Technology Pte Ltd (SOT) headquartered in Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility, to strengthen cooperation in the offshore sector across Asia. The partnership will…

Cadeler Delivers First A-Class Vessel “Wind Ally” Ahead Of Schedule Image Credits: Cadeler/LinkedIn Cadeler announced the successful delivery of its first A-class vessel, Wind Ally, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule. Wind Ally becomes the ninth vessel on the water in Cadeler’s growing fleet of next-generation wind installation vessels (WIV). After her scheduled mobilisation,…

Port Everglades Ranks Among Top 20% In Global Container Port Performance Image Credits: Wikipedia Port Everglades has been ranked among the top 20% of container ports worldwide, holding the No. 3 position in North America and the No. 1 ranking in Florida, according to the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) released this week by…

American Cruise Lines Debuts First All-U.S. Cruises On The Great Lakes Image Credits: American Cruise Lines/Facebook American Cruise Lines will launch its first fully domestic cruises on the Great Lakes in 2026, offering three new itineraries to meet growing demand. The cruises will sail from May to August aboard American Patriot, the company’s newest small…

Vessel Attacked Off Yemen As Houthis Intensify Red Sea Operations Image for representation purposes only A ship was attacked early Tuesday while sailing in the Gulf of Aden, about 225 kilometers (140 miles) off the coast of Aden, Yemen, according to maritime security sources. The crew reported no injuries, and the vessel is proceeding safely…

NYK Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer Of 23,000 Tons Of Liquefied Ammonia Image Credits: NYK Line Japanese shipping company, NYK Line completed its first-ever ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied ammonia, moving approximately 23,000 tons between two vessels in open waters off Ceuta, Spain on September 2, 2025. The ammonia was transferred from the carrier Berlian Ekuator,…

Inland Cargo Vessel Collides With Yacht On Prinses Margrietkanaal, Leaving 1 Dead Image Credits: Wikipedia A deadly collision between the inland cargo vessel Spes-Vera and a German-registered pleasure yacht occurred on September 22 on the Prinses Margrietkanaal near Warten, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident prompted a major emergency response and temporarily…

India Approves $8 Billion Plan To Become Global Shipbuilding Leader By 2030 Image Credits: Wikipedia In a historic move to strengthen its maritime capabilities, India’s Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore (around $8 billion) incentive package for the shipping and ports sector on Wednesday. The decision aims to transform India’s shipbuilding industry, modernise port infrastructure,…

TotalEnergies To Operate Largest Renewable Project Ever Developed In France Image for representation purposes only The consortium formed by TotalEnergies and RWE has been selected by the Ministry in charge of Industry and Energy as the winner of the Centre Manche 2 (AO8) offshore wind tender. The consortium will be responsible for designing, developing, building,…

World’s First China-Europe Arctic Express Launched, Cutting Transit Time To 18 Days Image Credits: Ningbo Zhoushan Port China has launched the world’s first China-Europe Arctic Express, a major step for the “Polar Silk Road” that aims to transform trade between Asia and Europe. On Monday, the container ship Istanbul Bridge departed from the Beiyi Container…

Denmark Probes Russian-Linked Ships In Major Drone Attack That Shut Down Copenhagen Airport Image for representation purposes only Danish authorities have named three Russian-linked ships as key suspects in a large-scale drone attack that forced Copenhagen Airport to shut down for almost four hours on the night of September 22, disrupting about 150 flights. Authorities…

New Report Warns 90% Of World’s Major Ports Exposed To Climate Hazards Image for representation purposes only A recent joint study by TT Club and engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV reveals that nearly 90% of the world’s 3,700 major ports are exposed to climate hazards, placing billions of dollars of infrastructure and global trade at risk.…

Royal Caribbean Locks Meyer Turku For Next Decade, Orders Fifth Icon-Class Vessel Image Credits: Meyer Turku/LinkedIn Royal Caribbean Group has signed a major long-term agreement with Meyer Turku in Finland, securing the right to build ships at the shipyard through 2036. This deal strengthens one of the cruise industry’s most significant partnerships and includes firm…

U.S. Labour Unions Urge Congress To Pass SHIPS Act To Revive Domestic Shipbuilding Image Credits: Wikipedia Five major U.S. labor unions are urging Congress to approve the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act. The bill aims to secure long-term funding to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding. Their appeal comes ahead of…

REGENT Partners With Fairlead To Accelerate Seaglider Technology For Defense & Logistics Image Credits: REGENT/LinkedIn REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of Seaglider vessels, and Fairlead, a leader in ship repair, fabrication, and systems integration, announced a strategic partnership to advance the development, production, and deployment of REGENT’s Seaglider technology for defense and logistics applications.…

Historic Royal Navy Frigate To Sail 6,000 Miles From Pakistan To Clyde As Floating Museum Image Credits: Wikipedia A UK charity is planning to bring a former Royal Navy warship from Pakistan to the River Clyde, where it will be preserved as a floating museum and education center. The project aims to celebrate and revive…

Singapore Shipping Firm Refuses To Pay $1 Billion Fine For Sri Lanka’s Worst Pollution Disaster Image Credits: Sri Lanka Air Force A Singapore-based shipping company, X-Press Feeders, has refused to pay US$1 billion in damages ordered by Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court for the country’s worst environmental pollution disaster, caused by the sinking of the MV…

India’s Alang Ship-Breaking Yard Sees 13% Jump In Ship Arrivals After Years Of Decline Image Credits: Wikipedia Alang, one of the world’s biggest ship-breaking yards in Gujarat, is showing signs of recovery after years of declining activity. Government data shows that the yard saw a 13% rise in end-of-life ship arrivals between April and August…

UK Undersea Internet Cables Remain Vulnerable To Attack, Report Warns Image for representation purposes only The UK’s undersea internet cables, which carry almost all international internet traffic, are becoming increasingly vulnerable, and current government measures are seen as “too timid,” according to a report by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. MPs and…

Over 60 Nations Ratify First Legally Binding Treaty To Protect High Seas Marine Life Image for representation purposes only Over sixty countries have ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement ahead of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, heralding a new era for protection of international waters. “The ratification of…

Indian Navy Set To Issue ₹80,000 Crore Tender For 4 Large Amphibious Warships Image Credits: Wikipedia The Indian Navy is expected to soon issue a tender to build four large Landing Platform Dock (LPD) warships at an estimated cost of around ₹80,000 crore, defence officials told ANI. The Defence Ministry is likely to consider the…

19 Smugglers Arrested For Throwing 50 Migrants Overboard To Their Deaths, Citing ‘Witchcraft’ Image for representation purposes only Spanish authorities have arrested 19 people suspected of murdering dozens of migrants on a dangerous voyage from Senegal to the Canary Islands. Survivors told police that the smugglers tortured passengers, beat them, and deliberately threw at least…

U.S. And UK Sign Landmark Agreement On Civil Maritime Nuclear Image Credits: CORE POWER/X U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal. The MOU includes a commitment to explore opportunities for civil maritime nuclear applications, including by playing a leading role…

NYK Unveils AI-Powered Car Carrier Allocation System For Faster, Greener Shipping Image Credits: NYK Line Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), MTI Co., (MTI), and Grid Co., (Grid) have jointly developed and launched an AI-based system to automate and optimise the allocation of car carriers. The system, which began full-scale operations at NYK in July, can…

Indian PM Modi To Inaugurate Country’s Largest Cruise Terminal In Mumbai Image for representation purposes only Indian PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country’s largest and most expensive cruise terminal at the Mumbai Ballard Pier today. The new Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at the Indira Dock will enable Indian to transform into a…

Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty Over 2024 Charleston Harbor Runaway Ship Incident The chief engineer of the container ship MSC Michigan VII has pleaded guilty to federal charges after the vessel lost control in Charleston Harbor last June, forcing the temporary closure of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and evacuation of nearby beaches. Fernando San Diego…

First U.S.-Built WTIV Arrives In Virginia For Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Image Credits: Dominion Energy/LinkedIn Charybdis, the first U.S.-built wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), has arrived in Virginia to begin work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, the largest offshore wind farm currently under construction in the United States. The vessel docked…

Australian Naval Ship To Receive Maintenance From Japan For The First Time Image Credits: Wikipedia HMAS Brisbane will be the first active Royal Australian Navy vessel to get maintenance in Japan as Tokyo seeks to strengthen its cooperation with its ally, the U.S and its quasi-allies like the U.K and Australia. This is in response…

Tanzanian-flagged Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Turkey, Crew Airlifted By Helicopter Screengrab from Instagram video posted by salvage_and_wreck Seven crew members were safely rescued by a Turkish Coast Guard helicopter after their Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship, Rapid, ran aground off the Kocaeli coast early on Thursday, September 18. Authorities reported no injuries among the crew and…

Shipping Giant NYK Line To Expand LNG Fleet By 50% Amid Rising Demand Image Credits: NYK Line/X Japan’s largest shipping company, NYK Line, is preparing for a major fleet expansion to meet growing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company said it will expand its LNG tanker fleet by about 50% by early 2029,…

Mechanical Failures & Faulty Fuel Hose Behind 2021 Engine Room Fire On Cargo Ship Image Credits: MAIB A fire broke out in the auxiliary engine room of the Finland-registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster while it was departing Hull, England, on 19 September 2021, causing extensive damage to the engine room and leaving the vessel without…

Italian Dockworkers Block Weapons Shipment En Route To Israeli Port Of Haifa Image Credits: Wikipedia The port of Ravenna in Italy blocked two trucks reportedly carrying weapons to Israel on Thursday, as protests by dockworkers and labour groups escalate over the military campaign in Gaza. The port authority accepted a request from Ravenna’s centre-left mayor,…