Oil Stops Leaking from Capsized Barge Off Tobago
The leakage from an overturned barge close to the Caribbean island of Tobago has ceased while the government has announced efforts to salvage it.
Accidents & Emergencies
Two Containers of Oranges Ignite in S. Korean Ports
March 4, South Korea's Changwon province, two refrigerated containers of oranges imported from the US caught fire in two incidents at local ports
Houthi Financial Network Targeted by New Sanctions
OFAC intensifies efforts against entities facilitating Iranian goods shipments connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a figure linked to Corps-Qods Force.
Volkswagen Sued by Allianz & MOL Over Felicity Ace Sinking
Owner of the Felicity Ace and its insurance provider have initiated legal action against Volkswagen, attributing her sinking to the car manufacturer
Engine Failure Results in 6-Day Towing for Boxship
MSC KATYAYNI experienced engine failure and required towing over a span of six days from a location approx. 300 nautical miles off Vigo, Spain.
Cause of Tug-Tanker Accident in Corpus Christi Ship Channel Revealed
NTSB identified that speed & hydrodynamic forces were factors in an incident where a tugboat & tanker collided in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel
Houthis Increasing Grip on Shipping in Red Sea
Following their initial successful attack on a vessel, Houthis have declared any ship entering their territorial waters must secure a permit.
Houthi Drone Shot Down in Red Sea by Italian Warship
The Italian Navy destroyed a drone over the Red Sea, acting in defense under the European Union's new naval operations in that region.
Tug Owner Linked to Tobago Oil Spill Potentially Identified
Bellingcat & the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian have identified a Panama-based entity as the company behind a severe oil spill in the Caribbean.
Red Sea Environmental Crisis as Rubymar Sinks
The maritime crisis in the Red Sea has escalated with the recent sinking of the Rubymar bulk carrier early on Saturday.
230 Houthi Targets in Yemen Hit by U.S.
Senior Pentagon official discloses that the US has targeted 230 locations in Yemen in response to Houthi-led assaults on vessels in the Red Sea.
Stranded Turkish-Flagged Ship Hit by Missiles in Ukraine
A cargo ship flying the Turkish flag, marooned for over two years in Ukraine, was targeted by missile strikes while docked at the Kherson port.
High Demand for Norwegian Cruise Line Despite Red Sea Woes
Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings saw an uptick in pre-market trading following the company's announcement of its 2024 projections.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.