Contact Made with Owner of Hijacked Bulker by Pirates
Pirates from Somalia who seized the Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier Abdullah last week initiate communication with SR Shipping, the ship's owner
Accidents & Emergencies
Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision
A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.
No Pollution, Injuries from Turkish Pier Crash Say Yang Ming
After the YM Witness incident which resulted in the collapse of cranes at the Port of Evyap, Yang Ming has reported no injuries or environmental harm.
South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast
A chemical tanker flying the S. Korean flag has overturned near the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan with efforts to save crew in progress.
Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia
Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.
Port of Los Angeles Incident Sees Dockworker Killed
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at the Port of Los Angeles, resulting in the death of a worker who got pinned beneath a forklift.
IMO States That Red Sea Salvage Not Yet Feasible
Salvage teams won't start clearing debris from Houthi assaults until peace is restored, declared the leading authority on maritime regulation yesterday.
81 Year Old Great Lakes Cargo Vessel Catches Fire
The US Coast Guard reported a fire on the Cuyahoga, the oldest operational cargo ship navigating the Great Lakes.
Container Ship Knocks Over Three Cranes at Turkish Port
The YM Witness collided with three major container cranes during its docking attempt at Evyap Port in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday afternoon.
Indian Naval Forces Seize Hijacked Bulk Carrier
An Indian Navy operation successfully reclaimed a Navibulgar bulk carrier, hijacked by Somali pirates three months prior, rescuing all 17 crew.
Hijacked Bulker Potentially Used As Base for Somali Pirates
A bulk carrier seized by Somalis in December is possibly being utilized as a base ship as pirate activities escalate off the Horn of Africa.
Search On for Missing Seafarer in Singaporean Waters
Efforts to find a crew member who went missing from a bulk carrier in the waters off Singapore in the early morning of 15 March are still underway
Crew Remains Hostage on the Hijacked Abdullah
A security vessel engaged in a confrontation with pirates aboard the ship Abduallah on the night of 13th March, as reported by one of the crew.
Houthis Threaten to Reach Deeper into Indian Ocean
The Houthis' goal is to block ships associated with their adversaries from navigating past the Cape of Good Hope.
Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia
Following a successful hijacking earlier itn the week, Somali pirates have ventured back to the ocean in pursuit of additional vessels nearby.
Pirates Hijack Bulk Carrier Off Somalian Coast
The vessel, a supramax bulk carrier constructed in 2015 and operated by SR Shipping, was transporting coal from Maputo to Hamriya at the time.
Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up
On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.
Remaining Filipino Tanker Crew Released by Iran
Iran has released the remaining crew of the Greek-owned tanker St Nikolas, detained by its military forces in the Gulf of Oman since January.
Crew Rescued from Sinking Vietnamese Cargo Ship
March 10th, MRCC Vietnam notified the Singaporean authorities that all 11 crew of the Hung Phat 89 had been rescued, but the ship itself had sunk
Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea
March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days