Accidents & Emergencies

20 Jan 2024

More Ships Signal No Ties to Israel to Avoid Houthi Attacks

In an effort to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, cargo ships are broadcasting that they are not affiliated with Israel.

More Ships Signal No Ties to Israel to Avoid Houthi Attacks
20 Jan 2024

Tragic Incident: Two Navy SEALs Lost Overboard Near Somalia

2 members of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs team disappeared off the coast of Somalia on Saturday during a crucial mission, reports the Washington Post

Tragic Incident: Two Navy SEALs Lost Overboard Near Somalia
20 Jan 2024

InterManager Urges Prevention of Enclosed Space Deaths

InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew management, highlighted a series of fatal incidents within a week in Dec 2023

InterManager Urges Prevention of Enclosed Space Deaths
17 Jan 2024

Security Operation: Iran Seizes Tanker Off Qeshm Island

The tanker flagged under the Marshall Islands, which Iran seized in the Gulf of Oman Thursday, has been pinpointed to the east of Iran's Qeshm Island

Security Operation: Iran Seizes Tanker Off Qeshm Island
16 Jan 2024

Germany Will Participate in EU Red Sea Naval Mission

Due to continued attacks on vessels by Iran-backed Houthi militia off the Yemen coast, the most important global shipping lane has been paralyzed

Germany Will Participate in EU Red Sea Naval Mission
10 Jan 2024

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs

HSBC Global Research has issued a caution regarding the potential implications of the current crisis in the Red Sea on maritime logistics.

Crisis in Red Sea Risks Port Overcrowding & May Drive Shipping Costs
8 Jan 2024

Japan Coast Guard Crash May Have Been Comms Confusion

Per media, the Japan Coast Guard aircraft hit by a landing passenger jet has encountered confusion over who had the right to use Haneda's runway.

Japan Coast Guard Crash May Have Been Comms Confusion
8 Jan 2024

Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers

Costa Cruises’ 114,500 gross ton Costa Serna was cruising the Arabian Sea when the vessel rescued a group of stranded fishermen lost out to sea.

Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen Thanks to Observant Passengers
8 Jan 2024

New Bunker Collides with Chinese Fishing Boat, 8 Missing

An accident between a new Singapore-registered bunker that just completed construction and a fishing boat is investigated by Chinese authorities.

New Bunker Collides with Chinese Fishing Boat, 8 Missing
5 Jan 2024

Container Shipping Costs Escalate Due to Security in Red Sea

In recent developments the shipping industry is witnessing a hike in short-term rates for container transport across Asia, Europe, and the USA.

Container Shipping Costs Escalate Due to Security in Red Sea
4 Jan 2024

Red Sea Under Attack: Containership Witnesses Explosions

Ambrey, a maritime security company in the UK revealed container ship flying the Malta flag observed 3 explosions in the direction of its port quarter

Red Sea Under Attack: Containership Witnesses Explosions
4 Jan 2024

Ship with Li-Ion Batteries Moored Near Dutch Harbor Post-Fire

According to the U.S Coast Guard, the M/V Genius Star XI carrying lithium-ion batteries has been anchored close to Dutch Harbor, AK & poses no immediate threat

Ship with Li-Ion Batteries Moored Near Dutch Harbor Post-Fire
3 Jan 2024

Fatalities Following Collision of Japan Coast Guard & Passenger Planes

Tuesday's event at Haneda airport resulted in the loss of 5 Coast Guard crew , while all 379 occupants of the JAL plane miraculously survived.

Fatalities Following Collision of Japan Coast Guard & Passenger Planes
31 Dec 2023

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine

Wheat futures rose due to incident in Black Sea where a vessel preparing to load grain from Ukraine struck a mine, increasing fears of turbulence

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine
30 Dec 2023

Ship Owners Still Skeptical as Pentagon Affirms Red Sea Safety

Shipping companies are being reassured by the US that their multinational taskforce is making voyages through the Suez Canal and Red Sea safer.

Ship Owners Still Skeptical as Pentagon Affirms Red Sea Safety