Category: Shipping News

North Korean Leader Kim Calls For Rapid Nuclearisation Of Navy Image Credits: Wikipedia North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has demanded the rapid expansion of his country’s nuclear weapons capability, saying ongoing U.S.-South Korea joint military drills could trigger a war. According to North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim called the intensified…

US Navy’s Long-Awaited Autonomous Boat Test Ends In Failure Off California Image Credits: US Navy The U.S. Navy’s plan to build a fleet of autonomous drone ships to counter China is facing major setbacks, with test failures, leadership changes, and even a Pentagon contract on hold. In a much-anticipated trial off California last month, two…

Major Oil Depot & Tanker Severely Damaged After Russian Drone Strike At Izmail Port Screengrab from X video posted by Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Panama-flagged tanker and a major oil depot in Ukraine’s Danube port of Izmail have been heavily damaged in a large-scale Russian drone attack. The product and chemical tanker Excellion (7,842 dwt), built…

Panama Canal Approves $5.2 Billion Budget For 2026, Declares Río Indio Project Public Interest Image Credits: Panama Canal/Facebook The Cabinet Council of Panama has approved the proposed budget of the Panama Canal for fiscal year 2026, setting it at B/.5.2072 billion. The financial year will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and…

IMO Announces 2025 World Maritime Day Theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ Image for representation purposes only “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” is IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Day on 25 September 2025. IMO Secretary-General Message Watch IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez video…

US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela To Counter Threats From Drug Cartels Image Credits: Wikipedia The United States is sending three Aegis guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela to counter Latin American drug cartels, which Washington has recently designated as global terrorist organizations. According to sources briefed on the matter, the USS Gravely, USS Jason…

MOL Cruises Names New Ship ‘MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA’ Ahead Of 2026 Launch Image Credits: MOL Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has officially announced the name of its new cruise ship as the Mitsui Ocean Sakura. The vessel, operated by its subsidiary MOL Cruises, Ltd., is scheduled to begin service in late 2026. The company confirmed…

Ammonia & Methanol Declared Ready As Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels Image for representation purposes only Both ammonia and methanol have moved from theory to reality as zero-emission shipping fuels, according to a new report from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition. Based on interviews with around 40 influential industry organisations, From pilots to practice:…

Watch: Russia’s Nuclear Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov Sails Again After 28 Years Image Credits: Massimo Frantarelli/X Russia’s heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov has returned to sea for the first time since 1997, after decades of delays in its overhaul and modernisation. The 28,000-ton battlecruiser, part of the Project 1144 Orlan (Kirov-class), was seen moving in…

Video: American Boat Damaged After High-Speed Collision At SailGP Germany Screengrab from X video posted by SailGP The Rolex SailGP Grand Prix in Sassnitz, Germany, turned chaotic over the weekend after a dramatic collision between the American and British teams. Both boats were travelling at more than 40 mph in strong winds when they came…

Crew Stops Fire From Spreading On 19,000-TEU Maersk Ship Off Liberia Image for representation purposes only The crew of Maersk’s ultra-large container ship Marie Maersk managed to contain a fire that broke out on board while the vessel was sailing off the Liberian coast last week, the company confirmed. The incident began on Wednesday morning,…

QatarEnergy Receives New LNG Carrier From Hyundai Heavy Industries Image Credits: NYK Line/X The liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Zuwair was officially delivered to QatarEnergy on August 18, after being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Ulsan Shipyard in South Korea. The vessel will operate under a time-charter agreement with QatarEnergy, one…

Fincantieri Sues Owens Corning For $100 Million Over Defective Fire Panels On Ships Image for representation purposes only Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder, has filed a US$100 million lawsuit against Owens Corning and its subsidiary, the Paroc Group, claiming the companies supplied faulty fire insulation panels that were fitted on three cruise ships and eight military…

Four LNG Tankers Depart US-Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant For Asia Image for representation purposes only Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has resumed shipments after months of inactivity, with several tankers now sailing toward Asia. According to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, at least four tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) have…

Istanbul Strait Records 19,381 Ship Passages In First Half Of 2025 Image for representation purposes only The Istanbul Strait remained one of the busiest maritime routes in the world during the first half of 2025, with 19,381 vessels recorded between January and June, as per official data from Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. These…

Germany Criticises China’s Increasingly Aggressive Behaviour In Taiwan Strait Image Credits: Wikipedia Germany has strongly criticised China’s growing assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, warning that such actions endanger global stability. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking ahead of his visit to Japan and Indonesia on Sunday, said China’s behaviour threatens the principles that…

Port Of Arkhangelsk Welcomes First Chinese Vessel Of 2025 Via Arctic Express N1 Image Credits: Wikipedia The Russian Arctic port of Arkhangelsk has received its first Chinese container ship of 2025, marking the start of the year’s navigation season on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The vessel Newnew Polar Bear, operated by China’s NewNew Shipping…

China Delivers Third Hangor-Class Submarine To Pakistan In $5 Billion Deal Image Credits: Pakistan Navy China has handed over the third of eight Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan, as Beijing expands its presence in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The launching ceremony for the submarine, PNS/M Mangro (Desig), was held on August 14, 2025, at…

Panama Canal Celebrates 111 Years Of Operations, Unveils Big Plans Ahead Image Credits: Panama Canal/X The Panama Canal has completed 111 years of operations on 15th August, 2025, with a renewed commitment to sustainability, water security, and global competitiveness. Authorities said the canal’s future vision is based on improving the quality of life for Panamanians…

31 Shipwrecks & WWII Steamer Lost In Air Raid, Found In Germany’s Lake Constance Image for representation purposes only German Researchers announced a stunning discovery of 31 shipwrecks, including a steamship that was damaged in an air raid during the Second World War. The shipwrecks were found in Germany’s Lake Constance. These discoveries were made…

Houthis Provide FAQs On How Ships Can Avoid Becoming Their Target In The Red Sea Image for representation purposes only The Houthis in Yemen updated their Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs Page, which gives detailed information about how ships can avoid the group’s attacks in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The information…

Oil Tanker & Cargo Ship Catches Fire, Killing Captain & Injuring 2 Crew Members An oil tanker and a cargo ship caught fire in the southern coastal city of Yeosu, South Korea, on Saturday, killing one and leaving two injured. The Coast Guard in Yeosu, 320 kilometres south of Seoul, said that a fire broke…

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Refuelled With LNG For First Time At Port Canaveral Image Credits: Port Canaveral/X Port Canaveral has hosted the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering of Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s newest and world’s largest cruise ship. The fueling took place on August 14, just days before the ship’s maiden…

Ukraine Sinks Russian Cargo Ship Carrying Iranian Drones At Port Of Olya Image Credits: OSINT Intuit/X Ukraine has carried out a high-profile strike on Russia’s Caspian Sea port of Olya, hitting a cargo ship that was transporting Iranian-made drone components and ammunition. The attack was carried out by Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces in coordination with…

Ship Movements In Bering Strait Highlight U.S.-Russia Cooperation Amidst Strained Relations Image for representation purposes only According to a recent study, mariners in the Bering Strait are following 2018 shipping guidelines, which suggest a quiet form of U.S.-Russia cooperation despite strained political relations. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage…

Protests Erupt In Greek Port City of Volos After Arrival Of Israeli Cruise Ship Image for representation purposes only Protests erupted in the Greek Port City of Volos after an Israeli Cruise Ship carrying tourists and soldiers arrived in the city. The demonstrations coincided with the berthing of the cruise ship Crown Iris, which came…

Wreck of 18th-Century Navy Warship Emerges From Shifting Sands Near Kent Coast Image for representation purposes only The Northumberland, a 70-gun ship constructed in Bristol in 1679, sank off the coast of Kent in 1703, during strong winds in what was termed ‘The Great Storm’. Cannons and coils of rope from the English Warship have…

Finland’s Wasaline To Operate First Carbon-Neutral Shipping Route In The Baltic Image Credits: Wasaline Finland’s Wasaline will begin operating the first carbon-neutral shipping route in the Baltic to achieve the company’s goal set for 2030. The company also signed a biogas supply contract with Gasum and a FuelEU Maritime pooling agreement with Stena Line, which…

Indian Court Orders Arrest Of MV MSC Palermo To Secure Claims Related To MSC Elsa 3 Image for representation purposes only. The Kerala High Court has ordered the conditional arrest of the Liberian-flagged ship MV MSC Palermo to secure claims related to losses suffered after its sister ship, MSC Elsa 3, sank off the coast…

Wasaline Launches First Carbon Neutral Shipping Route On The Baltic Sea Image Credits: Wikipedia The Baltic Sea now has its first fully carbon neutral international shipping route, as Finnish ferry operator Wasaline switches entirely to renewable liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) for its Vaasa–Umeå service. The change means that Aurora Botnia, the vessel operating the route, will…

First Tanker To Export Crude Oil To U.S. Under New License Docks In Venezuela Image for representation purposes only Chevron set to ship first Venezuelan crude to the United States in months, after one of its chartered vessels docked at the PDVSA-operated Jose terminal this week. Data from LSEG on Tuesday showed the tanker in…

US Rejects IMO Net-Zero Emissions Plan, Warns Of Retaliation Against Supporters Image for representation purposes only The United States has formally rejected a proposal by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping to net zero and has warned it could retaliate against countries that support the measure. The warning…

DARPA Christens First U.S. Navy Ship Built To Sail Without A Crew Screengrab from YouTube video posted by DARPAtv The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has officially christened its first purpose-built, fully autonomous surface vessel, the USX-1 Defiant, in a ceremony held on August 11 at Everett Ship Repair in Everett, Washington. The…

Watch: Passenger Boat Runs Aground, Nearly Flips In Heavy Surf Off Honolulu Image Credits: Lloyd’s Register/X A large 75-foot passenger boat ran aground in high surf off Honolulu’s Kewalo Basin Harbor on Saturday morning. The vessel, named Discovery, is operated by Atlantis Adventures as a shuttle to ferry passengers to and from the Waikiki submarine…

Turkey Releases Captain Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison After Cocaine Found On His Ship Image for representation purposes only Turkey released the Croatian Captain Marko Bekavac, who was earlier sentenced to 30 years in jail after authorities found cocaine aboard the bulk carrier he was commanding. The captain and his family were shocked by…

Canadian Navy Names Its 6th Arctic & Offshore Patrol Ship After Famous Naval Aviator Image Credits: HMCS.NCSM.RobertHamptonGray/Facebook The Royal Canadian Navy officially named its 6th Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship the Robert Hampton Gray in a ceremony that leaders said honours their history. It is named after a decorated Canadian naval aviator, who was also…

Shadow Fleet Tankers Seen Along Irish Coast As They Avoid English Channel Image for representation purposes only Many shadow fleet tankers are sailing along the west coast of Ireland as they avoid the English Channel, where they might be asked to produce insurance documents. The vessels are taking a longer route north of Scotland and…

U.S Coast Guard Recommissions Icebreaker Aiviq As USCGC Storis Image Credits: Wikipedia The U.S Coast Guard recommissioned the icebreaking offshore tug Aiviq as the USCGC Storis to support the USCGC Polar Star and USCGC Healy. It is the first oceangoing icebreaker that the Coast Guard acquired in over 25 years. Aiviq was constructed by Edison…

School Kid Discovers Wreck Of 275-Year-Old Ship On A Beach In Scotland Image for representation purposes only. A school boy running along a beach in Scotland discovered a 275-year-old ship which once belonged to the British Royal Navy. He found the ship’s hull in February 2024 after a storm in Sanday, a small Orkney island…

Tanker Catches Fire Off The Coast Of Vietnam Image for representation purposes only. The Vietnam Maritime Authority saved 20 crew members from a burning tanker off its coast. They received the news on Friday, August 8, 2025, that the Vietnamese-flagged tanker GT Unity experienced an electrical fire. The 7631 DWT tanker built in 2008 was…

Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Siruma, All Crew Reported Safe Image for representation purposes only. A cargo ship ran aground off Siruma, Camarines Sur, on Thursday, per the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The ship’s 13 Filipino crew members were reported to be safe, and fortunately, nobody was injured. Per reports, the LCT Golden Phoenix was…

Cruise Ship Evacuated After Man Claims To Possess Explosive Device Image for representation purposes only. A cruise ship was evacuated when, around 11:46 a.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 9, police reached the Mayflower Cruise Ferry terminal in Southampton, England, after they received reports of a man claiming to have an explosive device. Police Officers…

Genoa Port Workers Block Passage Of Saudi Ship Carrying Weapons For Israel Image for representation purposes only. Workers on the Italian Port of Genoa refused to load weapons on a Saudi ship destined for Israel, in defiance of Italy’s complicity in Israel’s war against Gaza. The Saudi Ship ‘Bahri Yanbu’ arrived from Baltimore, Maryland, the…

Victoria Isabella Becomes The Biggest Cruise Ship Sailing On China’s Yangtze River Image Credits: Victoria Cruise Lines Victoria Cruise Lines is set to debut its 570-passenger Victoria Isabella in September 2025 as the biggest cruise ship sailing on the River Yangtze. Victoria stated that it is breaking its record, which was set in 2020, when…

Wreck Of Long-Lost Pirate Ship Discovered In North Carolina Image for representation purposes only Four shipwrecks, including the remains of a 1748 Spanish privateer ship, were found at a historical site in North Carolina. Archaeologists from East Carolina University were searching the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Brunswick County, North Carolina, when they…

Panama Becomes World’s 1st Registry To Implement Compulsory Traceability Of STS Transfers Image for representation purposes only. Panamanian Registry is the first naval registry in the world which has implemented mandatory traceability for Ship-To-Ship operations of hydrocarbons conducted on the high seas. As per the new requirements, any Panamanian-flagged oil tanker with a gross tonnage…

HD Hyundai & U.S. Anduril Partner To Develop World-Class Unmanned Surface Ships Image for representation purposes only. HD Hyundai will cooperate with Anduril Industries, an AI defence company in the U.S, for developing unmanned surface ships and ship automation technology. HD Hyundai is seeking to strengthen its cooperation with the U.S, after it recently secured…

Canada Plans To Develop A Remote Northern Port On Hudson Bay Image for representation purposes only The Canadian government is planning to develop a remote northern port on Hudson Bay to export natural gas, potash, canola and other commodities as the nation is trying to decrease its economic dependence on the U.S. Energy Minister Tim…

Princess Cruises Ship Sails Through Rough Seas Amid Storm Floris Image Credits: Wikipedia Storm Floris struck the U.K with powerful winds and heavy rain on August 4, 2025, leaving cruise ships sailing the British Isles Cruises battling the rough seas. Many ships missed their ports of call while others sailed near Scotland through rough weather…

Helicopter Crashes Onto Tank Barge On The Mississippi River Near St. Louis, Killing 2 Image for representation purposes only. A helicopter crashed on the Mississippi River close to St. Louis, killing two people. At around 1100 hours on Thursday, a Hughes 369D utility helicopter hit electrical transmission lines over the Mississippi and crashed onto the…

China Launches First & World’s Fifth Carrier Rocket Maritime Recovery Ship Image Credits: yzwb.net China has launched its first and the world’s 5th carrier rocket maritime recovery ship and has become the second after the U.S to have such a vessel. The launch of Xingji Guihang, or Interstellar Return, is a major step for China’s…

China Opens 128 Shipping Routes Under Silk Road Maritime Transport Project Image for representation purposes only. China had opened 128 shipping routes under its Silk Road Maritime Transport Project by the end of July 2025. It is a major initiative which supports the country’s wider Belt and Road Initiative. Launched in December 2018, the project…

U.S Doubles Tariffs On Indian Goods To 50% As A Penalty For Buying Russian Oil Image for representation purposes only. U.S President Donald Trump has hit India with an additional 25% tariff due to its purchase of Russian oil. This will increase the total tariff on indian imports to the U.S to 50%. The rates…

Russia Ships First Naphtha Cargo To Vietnam As It Looks For New Buyers Amid Sanctions Image for representation purposes only. Russia shipped its first naphtha cargo to Vietnam as it seeks new purchasers to support its oil sales impacted by Western sanctions. Maltese-flagged tanker ship ‘Northernlight’ loaded 60,000 metric tonnes of naphtha in the Russian…

Zim Jade’s First Call At BMCT Marks Major Milestone In Green Shipping Image for representation purposes only In a major step towards a greener future for maritime logistics, ZIM JADE, the first LNG-powered ship in ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd’s eco-friendly fleet, made its first call at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), Nhava Sheva. This…

Shadow Fleet Increasing By 30 Ships A Month Despite U.S & E.U. Sanctions Image for representation purposes only. BRS Shipbrokers reported that the Russian shadow fleet of tankers has been increasing by 30 ships per month over the last 6 months. Around 18% of the global tanker fleet engages in shadow operations, including 300 Suezmax…

Malta-Based Activist Group Protests Against Bulker Carrying Coal From Colombia To Israel Image for representation purposes only. An activist group based in Malta identified a bulker loaded with coal from Colombia destined to Israel and is demanding government action against this, as the flag state of the vessel. Also, the Colombian government is demanding action…

Russian-Backed Nayara Energy Exports First Gasoline Cargo Since EU Sanctions Image for representation purposes only. Indian Refiner Nayar Energy exported its first cargo comprising gasoline since it was sanctioned by the European Union on July 18, 2025, per sources. The tanker Tempest Dream, loaded with 43,000 metric tonnes or 363,350 barrels of gasoline, sailed on…

Russian Oligarch’s Superyacht ‘Amadea’ To Be Auctioned In The United States Image Credits: Wikipedia The superyacht Amadea, owned by Russian Billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, was confiscated by the U.S. It is now heading towards auction, being organised by the National Maritime Services, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida Company. The 106 m superyacht has a helipad, gymnasium, pool,…

Mein Schiff Relax Becomes First Cruise Ship In Barcelona To Receive BioLNG Image Credits: Port of Barcelona Mein Schiff Relax became the first bioLNG supply to a cruise ship from a barge at the Barcelona Port. Barge Haugesund Knutsen supplied 1,875 cu mtr of bioLNG from the nearby regasification plant operated by Enagás to Mein…

UAE’s Biggest Gaza Aid Ship Carrying Field Hospital Arrives In Egypt Image Credits: Nation Shield/X The UAE’s biggest Gaza aid ship, which has a field hospital and 7166 tonnes of essential supplies, docked in Egypt’s Al Arish Port. It departed from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi on July 21, 2025, with 4372 tonnes of food,…

54 Dead As Boat Carrying Around 150 People Sank Off Yemen Image for representation purposes only. At 54 people died when a boat carrying 150 people sank off Yemen’s coast in bad weather on Sunday. Many people remain unaccounted for, per health officials. The boat capsized off the Ahwar district in Yemen’s southern Abyan province…

Mythos AI Installs First-of-its-Kind Navigation Safety System on Southern Devall Tow Vessel Image Credits: Southern Devall Mythos AI, a pioneer in maritime autonomy and situational awareness systems, has completed the first installation of its Advanced Pilot Assist System (APAS) on a Southern Devall tow vessel. This milestone marks the first deployment of this type of…

Forward Funnel Of SS United States Removed As It Prepares To Become A Reef Image for representation purposes only. The iconic forward funnel of the historic Ocean liner SS United States was removed from the ship on August 3, 2025, as the ship is being prepared to be converted into an artificial reef. The massive…

BP Makes Its Largest Oil and Gas Delivery In 25 Years In Brazil’s Santos Basin Image for representation purposes only. BP announced that it had made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years in the Santos Basin, Brazil, which would shift the company’s focus from renewable energy to fossil fuels. The company wishes…

India Continues To Import Russian Crude Despite Pressure From U.S & E.U Image for representation purposes only. India has received more than 5 million barrels of Russian crude oil amidst rising pressure and Western sanctions. The shipments, including Urals and Varandey grade crude, were delivered by several Aframax tankers such as Horae, Minion, Destan, etc.…

India Ramps Up Shipbuilding Capability to Realise PM Modi’s Vision Image for representation purpose only India’s shipbuilding industry is undergoing a transformational shift, as the Union Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi accelerates efforts to build a world-class maritime ecosystem—paving the way for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, asserted Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of…

Shore Power to Become Standard for Cruise Ships in Hamburg from 2027 Already four years ahead of the EU’s mandatory shore power regulation, the Port of Hamburg is offering comprehensive shore power facilities for cruise ships. Hamburg is a European pioneer in the development of shore power infrastructure – having focused on cruise ships for…

Joint Research Initiative to Discover Medicinal Resources from Marine Organisms Launched Chuo University and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have recently launched a joint research initiative to discover novel natural products from marine organisms. This project seeks to identify previously unknown substances that may have beneficial applications for humanity, including potential new medicinal resources, from…

Dali Shipowners Sue HD Hyundai Over Alleged Defective Switchboard Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse The operators and owners of the container ship Dali, involved in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, have initiated legal proceedings against HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, asserting that faulty equipment supplied by the South Korean…

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Routine Illegal Oil Discharges in Alaskan Waters     Three Alaska-based commercial fishing companies and their manager have been fined over $1.18 million by a federal district court in Anchorage for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act, following a prolonged and illegal pattern of bilge oil dumping in…

DG Shipping Prohibits Foreign Entities From Conducting Maritime Training Within India Image for representation purposes only. The Directorate General of Shipping barred foreign governments, maritime agencies, institutions and representatives from offering maritime training within India, including in-person, online or distance learning, if such courses lead to the issuance of seafarers’ certificates under the STCW Convention,…

Malaysia Imposes New Rules To Stop Illegal Anchoring & Ship-To-Ship Transfers In Its Waters Image for representation purposes only. The Malaysian Maritime Authorities are taking stringent measures to prevent illegal anchoring and ship-to-ship transfers in their waters. Given its location close to the Singapore Strait, Malaysia has seen a rise in such cases and seeks…

New Lock At Terneuzen Opens To Traffic, Allowing Bigger Ships To Reach North Sea Ports Image for representation purposes only. The New Lock in Terneuzen, Netherlands, opened to Traffic on August 1, 2025. Said to be one of the largest in the world, it can be compared to locks in Panama, Antwerp and IJmuiden. Its…

HOLCIM U.K Retires Its Ship ‘Yeoman Bank’ After Three Decades Of Service Image Credits: HOLCIM Holcim UK is retiring its ship, the Yeoman Bank, following it playing a vital role for over three decades of service in delivering aggregates to major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK and Europe. Since arriving at Holcim UK’s…

Scotland Gives SSE Plc Consent To Build World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Image for representation purposes only. Scotland has awarded SSE Plc consent to construct the world’s largest offshore wind farm, the Berwick Bank Wind Farm off the eastern coast of the country. It will power 6 million homes once completed. The 4.1 gigawatt project…

Viking’s New Cruise Ship ‘Viking Mira’ Launched At Ancona Shipyard Image Credits: Viking Cruises The “Viking Mira”, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched today at the Ancona shipyard. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026, offering itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The ceremony, which marks the ship’s…

Protest Erupts In Australia Over Product Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Image for representation purposes only. A tanker loaded with Russian oil arrived in Australia, sparking concerns over the role of intermediaries in the oil supply chain. Many have called to close the loopholes in the prevailing sanctions, focusing on Russian oil trade, as these do…

BSM Set To Launch Its First Methanol Bunkering Simulator Image Credits: BSM As the global shipping industry moves rapidly toward decarbonisation, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has launched its first methanol bunkering simulator at its Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India, in partnership with maritime technology leader Wärtsilä. This state-of-the-art training platform equips seafarers with essential…

HD Hyundai & H-Line Shipping To Jointly Develop AI-Based Autonomous Ship Technologies Image for representation purposes only. HD Hyundai and H-Line Shipping will together develop AI-powered autonomous and eco-friendly ship technologies to enhance vessel efficiency and decrease fuel consumption while supporting compliance with environmental regulations. The MOU includes participation from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore…

Global Maritime Infrastructure Under Threat As Cyber Attacks & GPS Spoofing Increase Image for representation purposes only. The maritime industry, through which 90% of global trade is conducted, is increasingly becoming a target of cyber attacks. A recent Cyble report recorded over a hundred cyber attacks by APT or advanced persistent threat groups, financially motivated…

China’s COSCO Shipping Development To Build 14 New Vessels Image for representation purposes only. China’s COSCO Shipping Development is investing in building and leasing 14 new ships, including 4 asphalt carriers and 10 bulk carriers. It will also launch the sale and leaseback of one LNG Carrier. The company is going to invest more than…

South African Woman Stabbed Multiple Times On World’s Largest Cruise Ship Image Credits: Wikipedia A 28-year-old South African Woman was stabbed several times onboard the Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, during an attack by a fellow South African crew member while the ship sailed through the Bahamas, the previous…

Merchant Navy Officer Slips While Boarding Ship & Drowns To Death Image for representation purposes only. An Indian Merchant Navy officer working with Navsug Marine Services, Chennai, died after he fell into the sea from a docked ship close to Indonesia’s Batam Island. His body will reach India in a couple of days. Manish Chandra…

Rescue Mission Underway To Find U.S Sailor Who Went Overboard From USS George Washington Image Credits: Wikipedia A search and rescue effort is ongoing in the Timor Sea to find a U.S sailor said to have gone overboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington on Monday. The Australian Defense Force and Australian Border Force are…

Shipping’s First Centrifugal Onboard Carbon Capture System Fitted On Scorpio Tanker Image Credits: Carbon Ridge Carbon Ridge has achieved a shipping first after deploying a centrifugal onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) onboard an LR2 product tanker owned by Scorpio Tankers Inc. The pilot aboard the ship, conducted in partnership with Scorpio Tankers, shows a major…

U.S Shipping Company Refuses To Carry Cars On Its Ships Over Security Concerns Image for representation purposes only. Matson, an American Shipping Company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, has officially refused to accommodate electric cars as part of its cargo, amidst rising concerns over the safety of transporting electric vehicles by sea. The news comes a…

CATL Powers China’s Largest Fully Electric Tourist Boat, Yujian 77 Image Credits: CATL World’s Biggest Battery Manufacturer, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.), has powered China’s first fully electric offshore tourist ship, the Yujian 77. It has marine-grade batteries with a capacity of 3918 kWh. The ship can accommodate 358 passengers, is 49 m long, 14.5 m…

2 Children Dead & 2 Critical After Barge Collides With A Sailboat Near Miami Beach Screengrab from YouTube video by CBS Miami. In a tragic accident, two children who were part of the Miami Yacht Club’s Youth Sailing Program have died after a barge hit their sailboat near Miami Beach. The sailboat capsized in Biscayne…

ISWAN’s Helpline Reveals Increase In Abuse & Harassment of Yacht Crew Image Credits: ISWAN. New data from ISWAN’s YachtCrewHelp helpline shows that yacht crew are increasingly seeking support with serious issues like abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence; complex employment issues; and personal struggles. The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has published its…

Environmental Activists Prevent Cruise Ship from Docking At Amsterdam Port Image for representation purposes only. Members of Extinction Rebellion, an environmental group, carried out protests against the docking of cruise ships in the Netherlands, in an incident involving confrontation and arrests. In 2024, the group staged many protests, blocking one of the port’s locks, but…

World’s Largest Container Carrier Launches Its First Ship Management Company In China Image for representation purposes only. To cement its presence in China, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has launched its first ship management company in the country on July 23, 2025. Called the MSC Crewing Services (China) Co, Ltd, it is based in Beilun Free…

Houthis Have 10 Crew Members Of Cargo Ship Eternity C That Sank Off Yemen Image for representation purposes only. Yemen’s Houthis on Monday stated that they have 10 seafarers whom they rescued from the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C. The Liberia-flagged vessel was attacked by the group, after which it sank in the Red Sea.…

Emirati Female Ship Captain Launches UAE’s First Digital Maritime Job Platform Image Credits: Instagram/rahaal.sjr The first Emirati Female Ship Captain, Sahar Rasti, has launched the UAE’s first digital platform dedicated to finding jobs in the maritime industry. It is called Rahaal, which means traveller or nomad in Arabic, and the name was chosen to reflect…

13 Dead, Several Missing After Boat Accident In Nigeria Image for representation purposes only. Thirteen People have died, and dozens have gone missing after a boat carrying 100 passengers capsized on Saturday in Niger state in north-central Nigeria as they reached the market, per authorities. About 26 people, mainly women and children, were saved from…

Israel Attacks Gaza-Bound Ship Carrying Essential Supplies Like Baby Formula & Medicine Image Credits: freedomflotilla.org. Israel has stopped Handala, the Gaza-bound ship carrying aid and activists, within 70 nm of its intended destination on Saturday night. A spokesperson for Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) said that the occupation has disabled their cameras, and all communication has…

Russia Cancels Navy Day Parade Due To Threat From Ukrainian Drones A Navy Day parade has been organised every year in Russia since 2017 to honour President Vladimir Putin and other senior leaders; however, this time, the event was cancelled at the last minute. Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesman, cited security reasons and did not provide…

Houthis To Target Foreign Ships Linked To Companies Dealing With Israeli Ports Image for representation purposes only. Yemen’s Houthis said in a statement that they will target all foreign vessels linked to Israel, irrespective of their destination, stating retaliation for what they called the blockade and starvation campaign of Israel against the people of Gaza.…

Japan Spots China’s New Submarine Rescue Ship In Tsushima Strait For The First Time Image for representation purposes only. A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Dakai-class submarine’s rescue vessel sailed through the Tsushima Strait, marking the first time a Chinese submarine support ship was spotted in the area, per Japanese officials. The Japan Maritime Self-Defence…

Three Killed After Explosion Sinks Ukrainian Dredger In Danube Delta Image for representation purposes only A Ukrainian dredging vessel sank late on July 23 after an explosion in the Bystre estuary of the Danube Delta, killing three crew members and injuring several others. The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) confirmed the incident and reported that…