Category: Shipping News

In A Historic First, Maersk Holds Naming Ceremony For Dual-Fuel Ship In India Image Credits: Maersk/X A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) celebrated the name-giving of its newest dual-fuel methanol container vessel in Mumbai today as a part of the vessel’s maiden voyage to India. The vessel, named Albert Maersk, is the eleventh vessel in Maersk’s…

Finland Releases Tanker After 3 Months Of Detention Over Cable Damage Image for representation purposes only Finland has released the Eagle S, a shadow fleet oil tanker detained since December for damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. Despite its release, the criminal investigation into the incident remains active. On March 3, Finnish authorities confirmed…

Trump’s Late-Night Texts On Rusty Warships Raise Concerns Over Navy’s Readiness Image Credits: Wikipedia The United States President Donald Trump is concerned over rust-covered U.S. Navy ships. His nominee for Navy Secretary, John Phelan, revealed that he frequently receives late-night messages from Trump about the issue. Phelan, a businessman and longtime Trump donor with no…

Greek Ferry Captain & First Officer Jailed For Pushing Passenger To Death Image for representation purposes only A court in Piraeus, Greece, has sentenced the captain and first officer of the Blue Horizon ferry to prison over the tragic drowning of a passenger in September 2023. The first officer, who pushed the passenger off the…

MSC Baltic III Still Stranded Off Newfoundland Nearly 2 Weeks After Grounding Image Credits: Canadian Coast Guard/X Nearly two weeks after running aground near Wild Cove, the MSC Baltic III remains stranded, with salvage operations facing significant challenges due to bad weather and rough seas. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has confirmed that the vessel…

Robbers Board Chemical Tanker In Singapore Strait, Crew Member Injured Image for representation purposes only A Singapore-registered chemical tanker, Basset, was boarded without authorisation in the Singapore Strait on February 28, 2025, and one of the members onboard was injured. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirmed medical evacuation was underway for the…

U.S Plan To Levy Hefty Port Fees On Chinese Ships Might Disrupt Indian Shipping Trade Image for representation purposes only. India’s shipping trade could face disruptions if the United States’ proposal to levy massive port fees on Chinese shipping companies and ships built in Chinese shipyards is implemented. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) mentioned…

China Rejects $130 Million Chilean Cherry Shipment After Shipping Delay Image for representation purposes only A massive shipment of Chilean cherries, valued between $60 million and $130 million, is at risk of being destroyed after being stranded at sea for weeks. The shipment, meant to reach China in time for the Lunar New Year, was…

Panama Seeks To Terminate Hutchison Port Contract Over Unconstitutionality Image for representation purposes only Panama’s Attorney General Luis Carlos Gomez has called for the termination of a concession granted to China’s Hutchison Port Holdings, stating that the contract is unconstitutional. In a formal submission to the country’s Supreme Court, Gomez argued that the agreement improperly…

USCG Suspends Puerto Nuevo Terminals’ Permit Over Hazardous Cargo Violations Image for representation purposes only The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended Puerto Nuevo Terminals’ (PNT) permit to handle hazardous cargo, including ammonium nitrate, due to repeated safety violations. The terminal was found to be non-compliant with Coast Guard regulations, specifically in terms of firefighting capabilities,…

Port Of Thessaloniki Becomes 1st In EU & Mediterranean To Pilot Ship Emissions Monitoring Under METAVASEA Image Credits: THPA S.A. – Port of Thessaloniki/Facebook In a key milestone for maritime decarbonization, the Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA S.A.) has become the first port in the EU and the Mediterranean to integrate RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP)…

Bulk Carrier Saves 34 Indonesians From Burning Vessel In Indian Ocean Image Credits: Eleen Marine A Bulgarian bulk carrier, Eleen Armonia, successfully rescued 34 Indonesian fishermen from a burning fishing vessel in the Indian Ocean, about 500 nautical miles southeast of Sri Lanka. The vessel, operated by Eleen Marine, was sailing from Singapore to the…

Illegal Vietnamese Vessel Rams Thai Navy Ship, Causing Damage Image Credits: Royal Thai Navy A Vietnamese fishing vessel rammed a Royal Thai Navy patrol ship while attempting to escape capture during an operation against illegal fishing earlier this week. The Thai Navy confirmed the incident on Feb 26, stating that four crew members were arrested,…

After Over A Decade, Ship Begins Mission To Locate Missing Flight Wreckage Image for representation purposes only A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared, a new search for the missing aircraft has begun. The vessel Armada 78 06, operated by U.S./UK-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity, has already reached the southern Indian Ocean to…

Misinterpreted Navigation Aids Lead To Pilot Launch Grounding In Port Phillip Heads Image Credits: ATSB Following the grounding of one of its pilot transfer launches in Port Phillip Heads, a Port of Melbourne pilotage services provider has developed additional operational guidance on the use of launch equipment and crew resources. On the evening of 5…

Smart Container Alliance Launched To Strengthen Global Trade Security Image for representation purposes only A new industry alliance, the Smart Container Alliance, has been officially launched to promote the adoption of smart container technology. This initiative brings together industry leaders to enhance cargo traceability, strengthen maritime trade, and support global enforcement agencies in combating criminal…

Dutch Safety Board Calls For Stronger Risk Management After Fatal Shipyard Collision Image Credits: Dutch Safety Board The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has concluded that risk management at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam needs major improvements after an accident on February 21, 2024, led to the death of a worker. The incident occurred when the crane vessel…

WinGD Debuts X-DF-M Platform With Biggest Ever Methanol-fuelled Engine Image Credits: WinGD Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first methanol-fuelled engine is to be delivered to shipyard after passing factory and type approval tests. The ten-cylinder, 92 bore X-DF-M engine is destined for a 16,000 TEU container ship and is the biggest methanol-fuelled engine built to…

Incorrect Cargo Weight Data Causes Containers To Fall Off Ship Near California Image Credits: NTSB The input of incorrect container cargo weight data when developing the cargo loading plan led to shipping containers falling off a cargo ship and others becoming damaged while the vessel was drifting off the coast of California, the National Transportation…

RNMB Hydra Becomes 1st Naval MineHunter To Receive LR’s UMS Certification Image Credits: Lloyd’s Register/X Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) Certification to ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) for its RNMB Hydra vessel, an uncrewed UK Royal Navy surface vessel designed for mine sweeping and mine hunting tasks. This certification follows LR awarding…

World’s First Fully Autonomous USV Fleet Hits The Water Image Credits: ZERO USV British SME ZeroUSV is one step closer to offering the world’s first charter fleet of fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessels after its inaugural Oceanus12 touched the water for the first time at Manor Marine in Portland, Dorset, this week. The fully equipped…

Indonesia Arrests 7 Top Executives In $12 Billion Oil Corruption Case Image for representation purposes only Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office has revealed details of a major corruption case involving state-owned oil company Pertamina, which allegedly caused financial losses of $11.85 billion (193.7 trillion rupiah) to the state. The scheme ran for at least five years,…

NYK & Partners Receive AiP For Ammonia Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Image Credits: NYK A groundbreaking step in the advancement of sustainable maritime energy has been achieved with the issuance of an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and its partners(consortium).…

Finnish Telecom Operator Suspects Undersea Cable Damage Occurred In January Image for representation purposes only Finnish telecom operator Cinia, which earlier on Feb 10 reported that one of its cables in the Baltic Sea had been ruptured, has revealed that the damage may have occurred on January 26, much earlier than initially reported. The cause…

REV Ocean Chooses V.Ships To Manage World’s Largest Research & Expedition Vessel Image Credits: V.Group/X V.Ships, part of V.Group, has announced that it will partner with REV Ocean to provide a tailored suite of ship management services for the world’s largest and most advanced research and expedition vessel, the REV Ocean. The vessel, which is…

U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran’s Shadow Fleet & Oil Network Image for representation purposes only The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on over 30 individuals, companies, and vessels involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian oil. These sanctions, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…

bound4blue Completes First eSAIL Installation On Tanker In Turkey Image Credits: bound4blue bound4blue has completed the installation of its breakthrough eSAIL® suction sails on tanker vessel Pacific Sentinel with a streamlined single-stop process for Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) at Besiktas Shipyard in Turkey during a planned drydocking. Three 22-metre, DNV Type Approved eSAILs® were installed…

Russian Divers Inspect Ships For ‘Foreign Objects & Explosives’ Below Water Level Image for representation purposes only Russia has initiated mandatory underwater inspections for ships arriving at its ports after mysterious attacks on four oil tankers that had recently visited Russian ports. A government letter issued by the transport ministry and the federal agency for…

U.S. President Trump Fires Navy’s First Woman Leader, Adm Lisa Franchetti Image Credits: Wikipedia President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman Chief of Naval Operations, from her post. The announcement was made on Friday night by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, shortly after Trump fired General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of…

Royal HaskoningDHV Wins Major Design Project For India’s Largest Shipbuilding Dry Dock Image Credits: Royal HaskoningDHV Royal HaskoningDHV, the international engineering company, has won contracts worth a total of around €9 million from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s leading shipbuilder. The scope is to provide comprehensive design and project management services for the construction…

Suez Canal Traffic Resumes After Months Of Disruption, With 47 Ships In Feb Image Credits: Wikipedia The Suez Canal has seen 47 ships rerouted back to its waters since the beginning of February, showcasing a gradual recovery after months of disruption caused by attacks in the Red Sea. The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority,…

Vortexa Unveils World’s First Port-to-Port Freight Pricing Platform For Energy Image for representation purposes only Vortexa, a leading provider of global energy and freight market analytics, has launched Anywhere Freight Pricing—the world’s first port-to-port freight pricing platform for energy trading. This groundbreaking solution provides instant, unlimited pricing for over 50,000 active and 70 million possible…

Russia Accuses NATO Of Using Seabed Warfare To Target Its Maritime Assets Image for representation purposes only The Russian security council has accused NATO of developing plans that could pose a threat to its port infrastructure, citing the alliance’s increasing military activities in the Baltic and Black Seas. The allegations were made after NATO enhanced…

World’s First Hydrogen-Ready High-Speed Ferry To Feature Gas-Steam Turbines Image Credits: Austal/X Austal Australia has won a contract valued between A$265 and A$275 million to design and build a 130-meter high-speed passenger vehicle ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget. The vessel, which is part of the Gotlandsbolaget’s “Horizon X” initiative, will be the largest ever constructed by…

Baltic Sea Cable Damaged For 3rd Time In Recent Months, Probe Launched Image for representation purposes only The authorities in Finland and Sweden have launched an investigation into a suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea. The breach occurred in Sweden’s economic zone and is the third time in…

Former CEO Of New Zealand’s Largest Container Port Fined $190,000 Over Dockworker’s Death Image for representation purposes only Auckland District Court has fined former Ports of Auckland (POAL) chief executive Tony Gibson NZ$190,000 after finding him guilty of breaching health and safety responsibilities in connection with the 2020 death of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati. Gibson was…

DP World Records Highest Cargo Volumes At Jebel Ali Port Since 2015 Image for representation purposes only. DP reported its highest container and breakbulk cargo volumes at the Jebel Ali Port since 2015, with the port handling 15.5 million TEUs in 2024, a 1 million TEU increase compared to 2023. This figure represents around 18%…

Italy Launches Terrorism Probe Into Explosions That Blew A Hole In An Oil Tanker Image for representation purposes only Italian authorities have launched a terrorism probe into explosions that damaged an oil tanker off Northern Italy last weekend. At the time of the explosion, the Greek-operated crude oil tanker Seajewel was anchored near the port…

Chinese Warships Make “Unusual” Trip Off Australian Coast, Escalating Tensions Image for representation purposes only Australia is on high alert after three Chinese naval vessels were spotted in international waters off its east coast. The warships, including a guided-missile cruiser, a frigate, and a supply vessel, were seen about 150 nautical miles from Sydney, within…

USS Harry S. Truman’s Captain Relieved Following Collision In Mediterranean Image Credits: U.S. Navy The United States Navy has removed Captain Dave Snowden from his position as a commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) after a collision with a merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. The decision was made…

Incorrect Valve Installation Causes Engine Room Fire On Cargo Vessel, Killing 2 Image for representation purposes only According to the latest report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the fire onboard the cargo vessel Stride was caused by an incorrect valve installed in a diesel oil tank system six weeks before the incident.…

Norwegian Timber Exports To Go Green With Zero-Emission Ships By 2027 Image Credits: Skarv Shipping Solutions/Linkedin Norwegian timber shipments are set to become more eco-friendly, with the Viken AT Market, a timber export trading company and AT Skog, a forestry organisation, planning to transport timber using zero-emission vessels from 2027. The companies have partnered with…

EU Approves 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia, Adds 73 Ships To Blacklist Image for representation purposes only The European Union has agreed on its 16th package of sanctions against Russia, as the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches.  The package approved by EU envoys on February 19 is expected to be formally…

28 Crew Members Evacuated From Burning Ship In English Channel Image Credits: Kustwacht Nederland/X An international rescue operation was carried out after a fire broke out on board the roll-on/roll-off container vessel (Con-ro), Grande Brasile, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The ship, operated by the Grimaldi Group and registered in Malta, was sailing in the…

World’s Largest Marine Battery Powers Second Brittany Ferries Hybrid Vessel Image Credits: AYK Energy/Linkedin AYK Energy, a leading provider of certified marine batteries, has installed its second 12 megawatt-hour (MWh) Orion+ marine battery on Brittany Ferries’ hybrid-electric vessel, Guillaume de Normandie. The same battery system was installed in its sister ship, Saint-Malo, earlier at China…

German Factory Trawler Captain Arrested In Cork For Fisheries Violations Image for representation purposes only The German Factory Trawler has been detained at the Port of Cork, Ireland, after an interdiction at sea by the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA). The captain of the vessel has been arrested under Ireland’s Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act…

3 Oil Tankers Suffer Explosions In Mediterranean Waters, Investigations Underway Image for representation purposes only A series of unexplained explosions have damaged three oil tankers in different parts of the Mediterranean over the past month. According to shipping and security sources, these incidents are the first in decades where non-military vessels have suffered blast damage…

Suspected Pirates Attack Another Yemeni Fishing Vessel Near Somalia Image for representation purposes only A suspected pirate attack was reported on February 17, 2025, involving a Yemeni-flagged dhow off Garmaal, near Eyl, along the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Atalanta has confirmed that the incident is under investigation. According…

OOCL Iris Becomes Largest Containership To Call At Port Of Charleston Image Credits: South Carolina Ports The Port of Charleston has welcomed its largest-ever containership, the OOCL Iris, setting a new record with its 16,868 TEU capacity. The vessel arrived at the Wando Welch Terminal on February 18, 2025, surpassing the previous record set by…

WWF Germany Introduces AI Platform To Detect & Remove Ghost Nets From Oceans Image Credits: Wikipedia WWF Germany has introduced a new AI-powered platform, GhostNetZero.ai, to improve the search and removal of ghost nets-abandoned fishing gear that endangers marine life and contributes to ocean plastic pollution. The initiative, developed with the support of Accenture and…

Two Underwater Explosions Damage Oil Tanker At Port Of Savona, Probe On Image for representation purposes only Italian authorities are investigating a possible attack after two underwater explosions damaged the hull of the oil tanker Seajewel while it was unloading crude oil at the port of Savona. The incident occurred between February 14 and 15,…

Images: First U.S.-built Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Undergoes Sea Trials Image Credits: Seatrium/Linkedin Seatrium has begun sea trials for Charybdis, the first U.S.-built Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) compliant with the Jones Act. The vessel is 96% complete and remains on track for delivery in 2025. It has been constructed at Seatrium’s AmFELS shipyard in…

CORE POWER Launches Liberty Maritime Civil Nuclear Program At Houston Summit Image Credits: CORE POWER/X CORE POWER, the world’s leading developer of maritime sector nuclear technologies, has announced that it will develop a US-anchored maritime civil nuclear program that will bring floating nuclear power to market by the mid-2030s. The program, titled Liberty, will lay…

World’s First Carbon-Capturing FPSO Vessel Ready For Delivery In China Screengrab from X video posted by CCTV+ China has completed the world’s first floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel that comes with a carbon capture and storage facility. According to Science and Technology Daily, this vessel is set to be delivered by the end…

USS Harry S. Truman Arrives In Greece For Repairs After Collision Near Egypt Image Credits: Wikipedia U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), arrived at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on February 15 for emergency repairs after a collision with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt. The incident…

DP World Sokhna Handles Egypt’s 1st Shipment Of Passenger Vehicles Image Credits: DP World DP World Sokhna has handled Egypt’s first export shipment of passenger vehicles from Ain Sokhna Port. The shipment, consisting of 498 locally assembled Nissan Sunny cars, was transported aboard the roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessel ULUSOY 5, which recently departed for Jebel…

Shipping Industry Urges IMO To Address Risks Of Biofuels As A Green Alternative Image for representation purposes only A growing debate over the use of biofuels in international shipping is gaining attention worldwide, with environmental organisations and major shipping companies calling for action ahead of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussions. Environmental groups, including the European…

China Criticises Canada’s Warship Sailing Through Taiwan Strait Image Credits: Wikipedia China has condemned Canada for sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the country of “stirring up trouble” and threatening peace in the region. The Chinese military said it closely monitored the Canadian vessel and warned it during its passage on February 16,…

Panama Actively Deregisters Vessels That Do Not Comply With International Laws Panama Actively Deregisters Vessels That Do Not Comply With International Laws The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announced that its ship registry now maintains a 96.5% compliance rate with international safety and environmental regulations. Recently, U.S. officials and lawmakers accused the country of not taking…

Soloman Islands Sues Ship Operators Over Devastating 2019 Oil Spill Image for representation purposes only A legal case was filed in the High Court in Honiara, Soloman Islands, on January 31, 2025, over a devastating oil spill that has been one of the country’s worst environmental disasters. Local landowners and the Soloman Islands Government are…

Russian Navy Warship Conducts Artillery Drills In The Sea Of Japan Image for representation purposes only A Russian Navy warship carried out artillery firing drills in the Sea of Japan, also called the East Sea, as part of planned combat training, Russian news agency Interfax reported on February 17, 2025. According to reports, the large…

World’s Northernmost Subsea Cable System “Arctic Way” Launched Image for representation purposes only Space Norway has signed a contract with SubCom for the full system supply of the Arctic Way Cable System, including survey, design, manufacturing, and installation. Scheduled to commence service in 2028, this new system will become a critical asset for transmitting data…

Shipping Industry Struggles To Recruit Skilled Seafarers Despite Pay Hikes Image for representation purposes only Seafarer retention rates have improved over the past year, with nearly 90% of shipping companies raising crew salaries in 2024, according to the latest Crew Managers’ Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists. The survey revealed that companies were more generous with…

Video: SS United States Begins Final Journey To Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef Screengrab from Facebook video posted by Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners The famous ocean liner SS United States has started her final journey, leaving her long-time dock in Philadelphia. After nearly three decades at Pier 82, the ship was carefully moved in…

New Photos Show USS Truman’s Damage After Collision With Cargo Ship Image Credits: US Navy The USS Harry S. Truman, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, sustained visible damage after a collision with the cargo ship M/V Besiktas-M in the Mediterranean Sea near Port Said, Egypt, on February 12. The U.S. Navy has released the first…

MOL & Partners Successfully Test Laser-Based Rust Removal On Ship Hull Image Credits: MOL Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), along with MOL Drybulk, Furukawa Electric, and TSUNEISHI Shipbuilding, successfully tested the “InfraLaser” rust and coating removal system on the outer hull of a vessel in December 2024. This trial will reduce environmental impact, improve working conditions,…

Hong Kong Completes Its First LNG Bunkering Operation Image for representation purposes only. Hong Kong completed its first ship-to-ship LNG Bunkering operation on Friday. This was a milestone for the city as it is developing into a green maritime fuel bunkering hub in the region. The development was a result of strong logistical connectivity and…

Indian Seafarer Found Dead In Arabian Sea, Another Missing From Merchant Ship Image for representation purposes only In an alarming turn of events, a 21-year-old Indian sailor from Maharashtra has gone missing from a merchant ship travelling from Saudi Arabia to India, while in a separate incident, the body of a 23-year-old Merchant Navy employee…

Naval Force Rescues Yemeni Fishing Boat Hijacked By Somali Pirates Image Credits: EUNAVFOR ATALANTA/X A Yemeni fishing boat, Al Najma, hijacked near Eyl on the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia, has been safely released after an intervention by EUNAVFOR ATALANTA. The vessel was targeted in an armed robbery at sea on February 8, 2025. Upon…

MOL Launches BLUE ACTION NET-ZERO ALLIANCE To Cut Shipping Emissions Image for representation purposes only Aiming to achieve net zero emissions, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) announced the launch of a new program, BLUE ACTION NET-ZERO ALLIANCE. This program contributes to reducing the Scope 3 GHG emissions of actual shippers…

Greenpeace Activists Mark Shadow Tanker As ‘Risk’ In Protest Off Denmark Image Credits: Greenpeace Greenpeace activists have carried out a protest against a sanctioned shadow chemical tanker, Prosperity, off the coast of Denmark, painting the word “RISK” in large yellow letters on its hull while it was underway. The protest was aimed at drawing attention…

NextWave Seafarers Project Launched To Bridge Global Seafarer Gap Image Credits: IMO/X A groundbreaking initiative led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to address the global seafarer shortage while creating career opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing nations. The NextWave Seafarers Project was formally launched with the…

Brunswick Becomes USA’s Busiest RoRo Port, Handling Over 2 Million Tons Image for representation purposes only Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick has become the nation’s leading hub for Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo, handling over 2 million tons of vehicles and heavy equipment in 2024, according to Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO…

Video: Iran Unveils First-Ever AI-Powered Suicide Drone Launched From Submarine Screengrab from X video posted by OSINTWarfare/X Iran’s Ministry of Defense has released footage claiming to show the world’s first submarine-launched loitering munition, an autonomous suicide drone that operates without human control. The video, aired by Iranian state media, captures a torpedo-shaped device surfacing from…

Croatia Sacks Entire Ferry Operator Board Over Deadly Accident That Killed 3 Image for representation purposes only The Croatian government has removed the entire management board of state-owned ferry operator Jadrolinija following an investigation into a tragic accident that killed three crew members and seriously injured another. The incident occurred on August 11, 2024, when…

Philippines, ICS, and LR OneOcean To Digitise Seafarer Certification Image Credits: International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)/X A landmark agreement has been signed between the Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Philippines Department of Transportation to explore the future of digital seafarer certification. The…

CMA CGM To Revise Steering Procedures After Ship Collision In Yarra River Image Credits: ATSB/X CMA CGM is updating its fleetwide steering procedures after an investigation found that unclear instructions contributed to one of its container ships, CMA CGM Puccini, losing steering control and striking a navigational beacon in Melbourne’s Yarra River. The incident occurred…

South Africa Signs Deal For First LNG Import Terminal At Richards Bay Image for representation purposes only South Africa is all set to develop its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay. Zululand Energy Terminal, a joint venture between Vopak Terminal Durban and Transnet Pipelines (TPL), has officially signed…

Labour Agreement Dispute Disrupts Operations At Rotterdam Terminal Image for representation purposes only Ships and trucks are being delayed due to a labour dispute at the Hutchison Ports Delta II Terminal in Rotterdam. Workers at the terminal staged a strike on February 9 over unresolved contract negotiations, halting operations temporarily. While work resumed on February…

China Condemns U.S. Navy Patrol In Taiwan Strait, Calls It A Security Threat Image for representation purposes only In a recent development, the U.S. Navy has deployed two of its warships to patrol the Taiwan Strait this week, a move which China has strongly criticised. The USS Ralph Johnson, a guided-missile destroyer, and the USNS…

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Stranded Off India’s Coast For Two Days Image for representation purposes only A Russian oil tanker carrying crude from a sanctioned producer has been anchored off India’s west coast for two days. There are questions about whether authorities will permit its cargo to be offloaded. The vessel, Cordelia Moon, had planned…

Houthis Threaten To Attack Israel If Gaza Ceasefire Deal Breaks Image Credits: EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/X Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group has warned that it is ready to launch attacks on Israel if it resumes its military campaign in Gaza and does not adhere to the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. In a televised speech on Tuesday, Houthi leader…

Iconic Ocean Liner’s Departure Delayed Before Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef Image Credits: Wikipedia The long-awaited departure of America’s most legendary ocean liner, SS United States, has been delayed once again. The vessel, which has been docked at Pier 82 in Philadelphia since 1996, was set to begin her journey to Mobile, Alabama, on February…

Suez Canal Traffic May Fully Recover By Mid-2025 If Gaza Ceasefire Holds Image for representation purposes only The Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest trade routes, is expected to see a gradual return to normal traffic by later March 2025, with full recovery expected by mid-2025, if the ceasefire in Gaza continues. The projection…

Indian Navy Collaborates With NewSpace To Develop ‘Loyal Wingman’ Image Credits: Indian Navy/X The Indian Navy has partnered with Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) to develop the Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV), a jet-powered drone named Abhimanyu. Designed as a loyal wingman, Abhimanyu is set to operate alongside India’s MiG fighter jets and…

Fire Breaks Out Aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, Passengers React Image for representation purposes only Disney Cruise Line’s latest ship, Disney Treasure, recently encountered a small fire onboard while sailing through the Western Caribbean. The fire occurred in the ship’s incinerator area and was quickly contained by the crew, ensuring no major disruptions to…

Bridge Hit By Crane After Tow Captain Relies On Faulty Estimates, NTSB Finds Image Credits: USCG The latest report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the towing vessel transporting a large crane struck Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge in May 2023 after the crew failed to verify the crane’s height. The collision…

Violette Dorange Becomes Youngest Sailor To Finish Vendée Globe At 23 Image Credits: Vendée Globe/X French sailor Violette Dorange made history by becoming the youngest person ever to complete the Vendée Globe, the famous solo round-the-world yacht race. At 23 years old, she secured 25th place, finishing in 90 days, 22 hours, and 37 minutes.…

Russia’s Underwater Cable In Baltic Sea Damaged Due To “External Impact” Image for representation purposes only Russia’s state-owned telecom provider, Rostelecom, has reported damage to one of its submarine telecom cables in the Baltic Sea due to an “external impact.” While the company has not specified the cause or the exact time of the damage,…

First LNG Carrier Passes Through Bab-el-Mandeb After The Recent Gaza Ceasefire Image for representation purposes only For the first time in five months, an LNG carrier has passed via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The Omani-owned Salalah LNG, a 148,173-cmb vessel made the passage on February 8, after a temporary halt in Houthi attacks on non-Israeli ships.…

Watch: Chinese Ship Runs Aground Near Russia’s Sakhalin Island, Emergency Declared Screengrab from X video posted by MilitaryNewsUA Russian authorities in the Pacific island region of Sakhalin have declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship, An Yang 2, ran aground off the southwest coast of the island. Per reports, the ship is stuck on…

Nearly 100 Passengers Fall Sick After Gastrointestinal Outbreak On Cruise Ship Image for representation purposes only In a shocking turn of events, a relaxing cruise has turned into a nightmare after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak sickened nearly 100 people aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas while it was sailing through the Gulf of…

Wilson Sons Tests Drone For Vessel Deliveries & Pickups At Port Of Salvador Image for representation purposes only Wilson Sons, a leading Brazilian shipping and logistics company with more than 187 years of experience, has started testing drones for vessel deliveries and pickups at the Port of Salvador. This is the first time drones are…

U.S. Sanctions Network Behind Iranian Oil Shipments To China, Iran Condemns Move Image for representation purposes only The United States has imposed new sanctions on a global network accused of transporting millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to China. This network operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned…

UN To Review Seafarer Work Hours As Study Reveals Alarming 74% Overwork Image for representation purposes only The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is set to review work-rest regulations for seafarers at the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in April 2025 in Geneva. The decision has been made after a detailed report…

South Korea Becomes World’s Top Shipbuilder In January, Surpassing China Image for representation purposes only South Korea secured the highest number of global shipbuilding orders in January, surpassing China, according to Clarkson Research, a British firm specialising in shipbuilding and shipping market analysis. The data reveals that South Korean shipyards clinched 900,000 compensated gross tons…

TUI Cruises Take Delivery Of Its First LNG Powered Cruise Ship From Fincantieri Image Credits: Fincantieri Germany-based TUI Cruises, a joint venture between the TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises took the delivery on Feb 7, 2025, of the first of the two LNG dual-fuel cruise ships built by Fincantieri. The ship named Mein Schiff…

Illegal Shipment Of Horses Thwarted At UK Port Despite Ban On Live Exports Image for representation purposes only Authorities at Dover Port have intercepted an illegal transport of 20 horses, just a year after a similar incident in which 26 horses were rescued from smuggling attempts. Despite the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024, which…

Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Solutions To Industrialise Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Image Credits: Kongsberg Maritime Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a range of innovative methods designed to transform and industrialise the transportation and installation (T&I), of floating offshore wind turbines. These new solutions promise to streamline the entire process, from anchor and mooring installation through to…

Video: Sailboat Runs Aground In Violent Seas, 1 Rescued & Another Dead Screengrab from video posted by DVIDS A U.S. Coast Guard rescue mission turned tragic after two boaters were pulled from a grounded sailboat in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Despite battling harsh weather conditions, including heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, the…