22 Nov 2024

Netherlands to Use Private Firms to Safeguard North Sea Assets

The Netherlands announces plans to hire private security personnel & equipment to protect offshore infrastructure in its section of the North Sea

Netherlands to Use Private Firms to Safeguard North Sea Assets
22 Nov 2024

Warning Issued on Cashew Shell Fuel Due to Engine Room Issues

Shipowners have been cautioned against using fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid, a niche alternative fuel linked to problems in engine rooms

Warning Issued on Cashew Shell Fuel Due to Engine Room Issues
21 Nov 2024

Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained

November 18, fire broke out on cruise vessel Orient Princess in Tianjin. Authorities confirmed blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained
19 Nov 2024

Vessel Nazan Blocks Bosphorus After Rudder Failure

A 4,607 dwt vessel, Nazan, en route from Novorossiysk, experienced a rudder failure while navigating the Bosphorus Strait on November 17.

Vessel Nazan Blocks Bosphorus After Rudder Failure
18 Nov 2024

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen

A ship transiting the Red Sea, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Al Mukha encountered missile splashes hitting the water nearby.

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen
14 Nov 2024

Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran

The Disney Treasure cruise ship rescued four individuals, all a part of a family, from a sinking catamaran off Bermuda’s coast on Sunday.

Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran
13 Nov 2024

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts

Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts
8 Nov 2024

Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill

Four crew members from a Dutch-flagged ship face charges following a significant oil spill that took place in Singapore earlier this year.

Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill
7 Nov 2024

Coast Guard Evacuates Seaman with Stroke Symptoms from Tanker

A 39-year-old male crew member showing signs of a stroke was evacuated from the oil tanker Polaris Voyager around midday on November 5th.

Coast Guard Evacuates Seaman with Stroke Symptoms from Tanker
6 Nov 2024

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
1 Nov 2024

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
1 Nov 2024

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
1 Nov 2024

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
31 Oct 2024

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
30 Oct 2024

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