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
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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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.