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
28 Jul 2022

Pipeline Company to Pay Almost $1m for Oil Spill Clean Up

Nearly $1M in cleanup costs covered by owner of underwater oil pipeline that leaked 25,000 gallons of crude into the ocean off S. Cali last year.

Pipeline Company to Pay Almost $1m for Oil Spill Clean Up
28 Jul 2022

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion

An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion
25 Jul 2022

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues

The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt ​vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues
23 Jul 2022

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary

Upon learning crew members were due more than $120,000 in salaries, officials barred an oil tanker from entering Australian ports for six months.

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary
22 Jul 2022

Engine Room Causes Fire on Canadian Ferry

More than 200 passengers on the MV Holiday Island ferry had to leave the vessel early on Friday owing to a fire in its engine room.

Engine Room Causes Fire on Canadian Ferry
21 Jul 2022

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port

Two containers bearing the same distinctive number landed at the Chattogram port. The incident was discovered by the port's computerized CTMS.

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port
20 Jul 2022

30,000 Gallons Oil Spill in The Bahamas

A 30,000 gallon oil spill was reported in the Exuma waters between yesterday and this morning, according to acting prime minister Chester Cooper.

30,000 Gallons Oil Spill in The Bahamas
19 Jul 2022

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award

Bo Xu Chief Officer of Oil Tanker Xian Qiao 502 to be honored with 2022 International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

Chinese Chief Officer Chosen for IMO Gallantry Award
18 Jul 2022

Cruise Ship with 100 COVID Passengers Docks in Sydney

The Coral Princess cruise ship has anchored at Sydney's Circular Quay with more than 100 COVID-positive crew members and passengers on board.

Cruise Ship with 100 COVID Passengers Docks in Sydney
17 Jul 2022

Peruvian Navy Ship Catches Fire During Military Exercise

According to RIMPAC reports of the fire were brought to watch floor at 8am. After the fire started, several ships helped the Guise and its crew.

Peruvian Navy Ship Catches Fire During Military Exercise
15 Jul 2022

The Longest U.S Oil Spill

When Taylor Energy’s MC20 oil production platform collapsed in 2004, it became known as the longest running oil spill in the history of the USA.

The Longest U.S Oil Spill
14 Jul 2022

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies

The cook drowned in March 2022. He fell into the sea when he attempted to negotiate the ship’s badly damaged gangway to go ashore.

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies
14 Jul 2022

Families of Beirut Port Victims File Lawsuit in US

Family of the victims of Lebanon’s 2020 port blast filed a $250m lawsuit in Texas against a US firm for its suspected links to the tragedy.

Families of Beirut Port Victims File Lawsuit in US