MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port
After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.
Accidents & Emergencies
Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup
More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.
Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge
Singaporean companies Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the owners and operators of the Dali containership, have agreed to pay $102 million.
Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey
On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.
Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off
The search for a passenger who went overboard from the Allure of the Seas has been suspended by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force after 15 hours.
Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.
Bulk Carrier Ultra Infinity Strikes Canal Embankment in Fog
October 23, the bulk carrier Ultra Infinity collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal in Germany due to low visibility caused by heavy fog.
Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.
Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost
October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members
Fire Breaks Out in Tanker’s Engine Room, Crew Rescued
October 21, fire erupted in engine room of Malta-flagged products tanker, Med Atlantic. All 22 crew members were rescued, with no reported injuries.
Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Containership in Arabian Sea
On October 18th, Houthi forces based in Yemen announced they had targeted a container ship, the Megalopolis, in the Arabian Sea.
Ukraine Seeks UN Help as Russian Attacks Target Ports & Ships
With Russia ramping up attacks on shipping and port infrastructure over the past month, Ukrainian authorities are turning to the UN for assistance
Bangladesh Issues Warning After Fire on Ship Carrying LPG
Following a major fire off its coast, the Bangladeshi government has urged local companies to stop working with sanctioned ships and cargoes.
Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead
Russian missile strike damages two civilian vessels and kills one, with several others injured. The attack caused damage to both ships and port.
Cement Carrier Blue Ciment 1 Disabled Near Bosphorus
A Liberian-flagged cement carrier, the Blue Ciment 1, encountered engine failure while sailing from Norway to Zonguldak, Turkey.
Fire Breaks Out on Two LPG Carriers in Bay of Bengal
A fire erupted on two LPG carriers, Captain Nikolas and B-LPG Sophia, during a ship-to-ship transfer of LPG in the Bay of Bengal.
Fire Erupts on Two LPG Tankers in Bay of Bengal
A fire erupted on two LPG carriers, Captain Nikolas and B-LPG Sophia, during a ship-to-ship transfer of LPG in the Bay of Bengal.
Panamanian Bulker Pan Viva Battles Storm in Unalaska Bay
A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, the Pan Viva, is currently anchored in Unalaska Bay, USA facing harsh weather conditions.
Passenger Found Dead After Falling Overboard MSC Virtuosa
A woman was found dead after falling overboard from the MSC Virtuosa as the ship sailed from the Channel Islands to Southampton, UK.
Tanzanian-Flagged Ship Seized with 4 Tons of Cocaine Off Canaries
October 4, Tanzanian-flagged vessel intercepted off the coast of Canary Islands, leading to discovery of 4 tons of cocaine and arrest of crew.