$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire
On September 9th, a settlement exceeding $16 million was reached in a lawsuit stemming from the fire aboard the Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville, USA
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US Blocks Vessels for Alleged Iranian Arms Shipments to Russia
September 10th, US announces sanctions on several vessels involved in transporting munitions from Iran to Russia, accusing Iran of supplying arms
Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa
TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued
September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.
Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill
Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.
Man Dies Following Explosion at Sitakunda Shipbreaking Yard
A 38-year-old man passed away on Sunday while being transported to Dhaka for advanced medical care after an explosion at a Sitakunda shipbreakers
Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port
Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.
Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.
Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs
The Dali, which struck and damaged the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore nearly six months ago, is preparing to leave its repair facility.
Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead
On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.
MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather
The South African Maritime Safety Authority said 46 containers were lost overboard from the containership MSC Antonia due to severe weather.
Seafarers Abandoned on Aging Tugboat After Owner Changes Flag
Four seafarers have been left stranded aboard the 60-year-old tugboat Wycliffe after the shipowner switched the vessel’s flag state to Vanuatu.
Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles
On September 2nd, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a merchant vessel, a crude oil tanker.
Shipspotter Claims Russian-Linked Ships Obscuring Identities
Ships linked to Russia have been engaging in crude attempts to obscure their identities, in direct violation of IMO regulations.
Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden
The UKMTO reported that a missile attack occurred on a vessel on August 31, approximately 130 nautical miles east of the Gulf of Aden, Yemen.