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Bulk Carrier Incident in Porto Alegre Blocks Ship Passage

On November 3rd, a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, the Mount Taranaki, ran aground in the Itapua channel near Porto Alegre.

Bulk Carrier Incident in Porto Alegre Blocks Ship Passage
5 days ago

Global Lake Tanker Towed After Engine Failure in Canakkale

October 30, the Turkey-flagged chemical/products tanker Global Lake experienced engine failure while navigating the Canakkale Strait near Akbas.

Global Lake Tanker Towed After Engine Failure in Canakkale
5 days ago

Crane Collapse on Cargo Ship Anka Sun Injures Three Crew

October 31, a crane on general cargo ship Anka Sun collapsed while the vessel was anchored near Ahirkapi, Turkey, injuring three crew members.

Crane Collapse on Cargo Ship Anka Sun Injures Three Crew
5 days ago

Cargo Ship Fire Claims Two Lives, 23 Rescued in Turkey

October 31, fire erupts in engine room of general cargo ship, FG Sevil. Rescue teams put out the blaze but two crew members lost their lives.

Cargo Ship Fire Claims Two Lives, 23 Rescued in Turkey
6 days ago

Ukraine Names Ship Captains Transporting Stolen Grain

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has publicly identified 31 ship captains allegedly involved in transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.

Ukraine Names Ship Captains Transporting Stolen Grain
7 days ago

Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port

October 26, four Nigerian stowaways were found on the rudder of cargo vessel MSC Fiammetta when it docked at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port
7 days ago

Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge

A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.

Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge
29 Oct 2024

Five-Tonne Bunker Fuel Spill Contained Off Singapore Coast

The MPA of Singapore has reported an overflow of five tonnes of bunker fuel during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier

Five-Tonne Bunker Fuel Spill Contained Off Singapore Coast
29 Oct 2024

Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Vessel Motaro in Red Sea

On October 28, Yemen's Houthi Rebels targeted the merchant vessel Motaro as it traveled through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.

Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Vessel Motaro in Red Sea
28 Oct 2024

Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines

October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters

Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines
28 Oct 2024

MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port

After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.

MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port
25 Oct 2024

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup

More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup
25 Oct 2024

Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge

Singaporean companies Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the owners and operators of the Dali containership, have agreed to pay $102 million.

Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge
25 Oct 2024

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey

On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey
24 Oct 2024

Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off

The search for a passenger who went overboard from the Allure of the Seas has been suspended by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force after 15 hours.

Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off