Dali's Owner & Manager to Face Court Trial in Baltimore
Singapore-based shipowner Grace Ocean & shipmanager Synergy Group are to face trial in Baltimore after the city's legal team initiate a lawsuit.
Accidents & Emergencies
Red Sea Crisis Improves PIL's Fortunes in 2024
Despite a drop in earnings in 2023 Singapore’s Pacific International Lines anticipates maintaining profitability in 2024 due to the Red Sea crisis.
Carnival Cruise Ship Picks Up Small Boat of 27 Refugees
The rescue occurred about 20 miles southeast of Los Cajuelos, Cuba, on April 21st, Sunday, as the ship was en route to Roatan, Honduras.
Shiploader Accident at Sugar Terminal in Brazilian Port
A shiploader malfunction at the sugar terminal in Recife port in Northeastern Brazil has halted loading operations, as reported by Williams Brazil
Livestock Carrier Runs Aground at Croatian Port Entrance
A livestock carrier, Deala, became stranded at the entrance to Rasa Port, Croatia on Tuesday, April 16th.
South Korean Chemical Tanker Runs Aground Off Japan
A UK-based marine insurance and claim consultant has reported that the chemical tanker Keoyoung Pioneer ran aground near Kuchinoshima Island.
Howden Offering War Risk Cargo Insurance for Red Sea Routes
Broker Howden has begun offering war risk cargo insurance for vessels traversing the Red Sea to safeguard against drone and missile attacks.
Cruise Ship Hits Pier in Docking Attempt Gone Wrong
The cruise ship Celestyal Journey collided with a pier in Kuşadası, Turkey, on April 15th during a docking maneuver that went awry.
Evergreen Container Truck Flips Blocking Taiwan Freeway
An Evergreen container truck hauling a 40-foot container overturned on April 16th on Taiwan's National Freeway 2, causing significant disruption.
Iran Seizes Portuguese-Flagged Container Ship
On April 13, Iran seized a Portuguese-flagged container ship, the MSC Aries, in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of maritime laws.
Russian Tankers Stranded Due to US's Iran-Related Sanctions
Four Russian tankers transporting oil and refined products have been stranded at sea due to sanctions related to Iran imposed by the United States
FBI Launches Criminal Inquiry Into Baltimore Bridge Disaster
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated a criminal investigation into the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
EU Atalanta Naval Force Warns Against Paying Ransoms
Naval force responsible for combating piracy in the Indian Ocean issues warning that the recent ransom payment could provoke additional attacks.
Crew Member Overboard on Holland America Cruise Ship
Holland America Line has reported a crew member missing, presumed to have fallen overboard from the Rotterdam cruise ship on April 12.
Bangladeshi Ship & Crew Released by Somali Pirates
Early on Sunday, Somali pirates released the Bangladeshi ship, Abdullah, along with its crew of 23, following the payment of a $5 million ransom.
State of Emergency as Gas Carrier Runs Aground Off Egypt
Over the weekend, a state of emergency was declared offshore Egypt when a Liberian-flagged gas carrier ran aground.
Royal Thai Navy Completes Investigation into Sunk Frigate
The Royal Thai Navy concludes its investigation into the 2022 sinking of a frigate, attributing the disaster to weather, ship condition & human error.
Three Stranded Fisherman Rescued from Remote Pacific Atoll
Three fishermen who were stranded for over a week on a remote Micronesian atoll are safe, following a rescue op by the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy.
Key Crew Interviewed in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Crash
Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, reported interviews with key crew involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are underway.
Food-Carrying Vessel Attacked in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haitian news reported the hijacking of the container vessel Magalie by members of the 5 Seconds Gang within Port-au-Prince.