
ATSB Investigates FMG Nicola Engine Failure at Port Hedland
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into a propulsion failure involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola.
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into a propulsion failure involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola.
Read moreThe secondhand tanker market continues to surge with a 21-year-old VLCC reportedly selling for $41 million - a record for a vessel of its age.
Read moreSeven people were injured—three of them seriously—after a crane accident on July 12 at Imabari Shipbuilding’s facility in Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Read moreMSC Cruises has unveiled its U.S. deployment plans for summer 2027, featuring six ships sailing from four ports, according to a press release.
Read moreA norovirus outbreak has affected nearly 200 passengers aboard the cruise ship Artania, prompting emergency health measures during a voyage.
Read moreGreek shipowner Chartworld Shipping is preparing a return to the newbuilding market with plans to expand its container vessel portfolio.
Read moreA fire broke out aboard the Yavuz Naz ferry on July 13 while it was navigating waters off Marmara Island and carrying around 200 passengers.
Read moreRoyal Caribbean changes its original plan to send its newest vessel, Star of the Seas, to the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for its final outfitting
Read moreCunard announce Le Gavroche at Sea, the culinary collaboration with Michel Roux, will return for a third season aboard the Queen Anne in 2026.
Read moreCarnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of five upcoming sailings on the Carnival Breeze, scheduled for January and March 2027.
Read moreMSC Cruises has notified its passengers of a newly implemented cruise tax for visits to Greece, taking effect from July 21st, 2025.
Read moreWhile the Red Sea once again dominates maritime headlines, another key global shipping passage has quietly returned to full operational strength.
Read moreAs the 2024-25 cruise season wraps up Cape Town is celebrating a record-setting year that highlights its rising status as a cruise destination.
Read moreJuly 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.
Read moreSunStone's Ocean Victory entered an extended layup at the Port of Funchal where it is expected to remain for several weeks before redeployment.
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