Accidents & Emergencies

29 Dec 2023

Indian Navy Dispatch Warships in Response to Drone Attack

Guided-missile destroyers will be strategically positioned by the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea following an incident involving a drone strike.

Indian Navy Dispatch Warships in Response to Drone Attack
29 Dec 2023

Red Sea Route Changes: Higher Costs, More Delays

Major suppliers for global retailers such as IKEA & Amazon are adjusting shipping routes, marking the most significant disruption since COVID

Red Sea Route Changes: Higher Costs, More Delays
23 Dec 2023

Greek Shipping Advised to Avoid Red Sea Following Attacks

Commercial vessels currently voyaging the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden have been advised by Greece to avoid Yemeni waters following attacks.

Greek Shipping Advised to Avoid Red Sea Following Attacks
20 Dec 2023

Corrosion Led to Failure in Heavy-Lift Crane Operation

NTSB report revealed that corrosion and wear led to the snapping of a wire rope during the lifting of a wind turbine part on the Thorco Basilisk.

Corrosion Led to Failure in Heavy-Lift Crane Operation
20 Dec 2023

London Insurers Extend Red Sea High-Risk Zone in Response to Threat

London's marine insurance market expanded its designation of high-risk areas in the Red Sea following an increase in attacks on commercial ships.

London Insurers Extend Red Sea High-Risk Zone in Response to Threat
20 Dec 2023

US Maritime Protection Mission in Red Sea Joined by 9 Nations

The U.S Secretary of Defense has announced the launch of a coalition of those countries that are willing to protect maritime trade in the Red Sea

US Maritime Protection Mission in Red Sea Joined by 9 Nations
20 Dec 2023

Bulk Carrier Hijacked Off Somalia Coast

Off the Somalian coast, commercial vessel remains hijacked by group of unknown assailants, significantly raising fears of persisting instability.

Bulk Carrier Hijacked Off Somalia Coast
19 Dec 2023

Naval Escort Operation in the Red Sea Led by US

Due to attacks on merchant shipping by Iranian-backed Houthis in the waters surrounding Yemen in recent weeks trade between Europe & Asia has slowed

Naval Escort Operation in the Red Sea Led by US
18 Dec 2023

Egypt: 55 Vessel Diversions Since Nov Amid Growing Strains

The Suez Canal Authority of Egypt disclosed that they are vigilantly observing the repercussions of escalating tensions in the Red Sea.

Egypt: 55 Vessel Diversions Since Nov Amid Growing Strains
18 Dec 2023

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea

Over the nearly 2-year duration of the war, the detection of mines in the Black Sea has been a problem in the conflict between Ukraine & Russia

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea
11 Aug 2022

Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak

In response to spill that shut down 2 pipelines Shell & Chevron said they had stopped oil production at multiple sites in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak
9 Aug 2022

Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak

A tank fell as a result of a structural issue at an oil tank platform. Approximately 14,000 gallons of oil are thought to have leaked.

Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak
8 Aug 2022

Lubricant Leak from Container Ship in Alaska

Oil leak from container ship owned by Matson sailing to Anchorage, AK monitored by the US Coast Guard in collaboration with other authorities.

Lubricant Leak from Container Ship in Alaska
4 Aug 2022

Freight Ships To Avoid Taiwan Due to China's Naval Exercises

As China conducted its most provocative military exercises in decades surrounding Taiwan, shippers rerouted their boats from the Taiwan Strait.

Freight Ships To Avoid Taiwan Due to China's Naval Exercises
30 Jul 2022

Six People Rescued After Barge Hits Two Powerboats

After tugboat moving barges collides with 2 recreational power boats on Saturday 6 people were pulled from the ocean close to Goat Island TX.

Six People Rescued After Barge Hits Two Powerboats