27 Feb 2024

Subsea Cable Damage Reported of Yemen Coast

Following alerts regarding the potential threat from Houthi rebels to underwater cables in the Red Sea, fiber-optic cable off Yemen has been cut.

Subsea Cable Damage Reported of Yemen Coast
27 Feb 2024

Four Men Charged in Lethal Navy SEAL Incident

The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against four individuals implicated in the shipment of Iranian-produced arms to Houthi insurgents.

Four Men Charged in Lethal Navy SEAL Incident
27 Feb 2024

160 Tons Of Ukrainian Grain Has Been Destroyed In Poland

Kyiv, Feb 25th, it was reported that approx 160 tons of Ukrainian grain were destroyed at a Polish railway station amidst significant protests.

160 Tons Of Ukrainian Grain Has Been Destroyed In Poland
27 Feb 2024

Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak

Feb 25th, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holding vessel was denied docking at Mauritius' main port due to sanitary concerns following reports of illness

Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak
27 Feb 2024

Broker BRS Warns Grey Fleet Will Turn Darker

Luxembourg brokerage firm BRS issues caution that grey fleet is set to deepen in obscurity as enhanced sanctions increasingly constrict Russia.

Broker BRS Warns Grey Fleet Will Turn Darker
26 Feb 2024

UK Sanctions Fractal Shipping & Beks Ship Management

Fractal Shipping, based in the UAE, and Turkey's Beks Ship Management have been highlighted in the recent set of sanctions announced by the UK.

UK Sanctions Fractal Shipping & Beks Ship Management
22 Feb 2024

Efforts Underway to Save Bulker After Houthi Strike

The Belize-flagged bulk carrier, Rubymar, which sustained damage from a missile strike by Houthi rebels, remains buoyant despite water ingress.

Efforts Underway to Save Bulker After Houthi Strike
22 Feb 2024

Vessel Hits Bridge in Guangzhou Causing Collapse

Chinese container barge seen to have slammed into the Lixinsha Bridge which crosses the Pearl River in the Southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

Vessel Hits Bridge in Guangzhou Causing Collapse
21 Feb 2024

U.S. Halts Shipment of Iranian Arms to Houthis

A vessel laden with weapons and materials intended for conflict support was recently detained in the Arabian Sea by a US coats guard cutter.

U.S. Halts Shipment of Iranian Arms to Houthis
20 Feb 2024

Spilled Oil Returning to Venezuela After Vessel Capsizes

Illicitly obtained oil originating from Venezuela has begun its return journey home, albeit in a concerning manner; as a 170km long oil slick.

Spilled Oil Returning to Venezuela After Vessel Capsizes
20 Feb 2024

Crew of 11 Evacuated from Sinking General Cargo Ship

A crew of 11 was evacuated from the Korean general cargo vessel Keum Yang 6, which was experiencing flooding in rough weather near Jeju Island.

Crew of 11 Evacuated from Sinking General Cargo Ship
16 Feb 2024

U.S. Disrupts Iranian Ship's Operations Digitally

According to a report by NBC News the U.S. executed a cyber operation targeting an Iranian naval vessel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

U.S. Disrupts Iranian Ship's Operations Digitally
15 Feb 2024

Manila Pursues Shipowner Accountability for Tanker Sinking

The DOJ Manila is initiating legal actions against RDC Reield Marine Services for their involvement in the Princess Empress sinking & oil spill.

Manila Pursues Shipowner Accountability for Tanker Sinking
14 Feb 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: Shipwreck Oil Threat

Trinidad and Tobago is grappling with a significant oil spill resulting from a mysterious shipwreck that occurred last week.

Trinidad and Tobago: Shipwreck Oil Threat
12 Feb 2024

Security Alert as Bulk Carrier Targeted by Houthi Missile

The NASDAQ-listed shipping company Star Bulk's 20-year-old panamax vessel, the Star Iris, was attacked by Houthi forces today.

Security Alert as Bulk Carrier Targeted by Houthi Missile