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Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast

Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam

Allure of the Seas Returns After $100M Renovation

Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas has reentered service following a $100 million overhaul carried out in Europe.

Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing

The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.

Costa Adds New Menu, Shows to Pummid’Oro Pizzeria

Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation

Rotterdam carried out its first ammonia bunkering operation on April 12, marking a step toward positioning itself as a hub for ammonia-fueled shipping

DHT Holdings Secures 7-Year Charter for VLCC Appaloosa

Tanker operator DHT Holdings, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has signed a long-term charter for one of its VLCCs, the DHT Appaloosa.

CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port

French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).

MSC Sinfonia Damaged in Corfu, Sails to Bari with Escort

On April 11, the MSC Sinfonia sustained damage to its starboard-side propulsion and steering systems while berthed at Corfu’s new port.

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag

April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead

A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel

Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia is moving ahead with plans to terminate a Chinese firm's lease on the Port of Darwin, located in the far north of the country.

Ro-Ro Passenger Ship Eagle Hits Dock Structure in Nantucket

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel, Eagle, collided with a harbor structure while leaving Nantucket Island on its way to Hyannis, Massachusetts.

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.