Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
Following a fire outbreak, all 19 crew members aboard the Britania U floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel were successfully rescued.
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Dramatic Turn of Events in Tanker Collision Off Singapore
Friday's tanker collision off the coast of Singapore took an unexpected turn over the weekend when one of the vessels attempted to flee the scene
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Fire Erupts on Maersk Container Ship Off Goan Coast
Huge fire breaks out on container ship Maersk Frankfurt, located about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa, while en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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US Transportation Secretary Breaks Ground at Port of Long Beach
Pete Buttigieg visits Port of Long Beach to initiate a $1.5B railyard expansion project, which will increase the port's rail cargo capacity.
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European Cruises for Caledonian Sky in 2025 Via Travelmarvel
The Caledonian Sky is set to embark on European voyages in 2025 after its withdrawal from the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji fleet.
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La Niña Set to Impact Global Shipping Trade Patterns
Meteorologists from various countries have concluded that the weather phenomenon known as La Niña is expected to impact as early as next month.
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IMO Seeks Industry Leaders for Marine Plastic Litter Alliance
The IMO is inviting businesses in the shipping and fisheries sectors to join the Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance (GIA).
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Growth in Asia/Pacific Cruise Capacity Expected in 2024
The 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report indicates a substantial increase in cruise capacity in the Asia/Pacific region this year.
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Trinidad & Tobago Police Investigate Death on BBC Singapore
Trinidad and Tobago police are investigating the death of a cook aboard the container ship BBC Singapore while it was docked at Port-of-Spain.
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Cargo Vessel Volgo-Balt 213 Runs Aground in Mudanya, Turkey
On Sunday July 14th, the general cargo vessel, the Volgo-Balt 213, ran aground in Mudanya, a coastal town in Bursa, Turkey.
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Maersk Introduces Shipping Route Between China & Bangladesh
In response to growing trade demands, particularly in the retail sector, Maersk has launched a new shipping route between China and Bangladesh.
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Explora Journeys Introduces New Art Collection & Experiences
Explora Journeys has revealed a new art collection and immersive art experiences onboard the Explora, showcasing limited-edition screenprints.
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Itinerary Change Sees Second CocoCay Visit for Utopia
Royal Caribbean has updated the itinerary for a 2025 cruise aboard the Utopia of the Seas to include a second stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Details of New Cruise Line Unveiled by Alma Cruceros
Alma Cruceros unveiles details about its upcoming cruise operations and will operate SunStone’s Ocean Victory during the summer beginning 2025.
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Missing Container Ship Captain Searched for Off Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard has initiated a search and rescue for the missing captain of a containership in the waters near Lubang Island.
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