Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast

On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.

Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap

The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.

Norwegian Viva Brings Thousands of Visitors to Alexandria

The Port of Alexandria in Egypt recently hosted three calls from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva between September and October.

Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique

Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.

AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership

At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.

NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement

The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.

Comoros Cracks Down On False Ship Registrations

Israeli maritime analytics company Windward has reported that the government of Comoros has begun purging its international shipping registry.

South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties

South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.

Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Exotic Expeditions for Winter 2027-28

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a series of new warm-climate expedition voyages set for the 2027-28 winter season, featuring rarely explored destinations.

Cape Town Marks Record-Breaking 2024-25 Cruise Season

As the 2024-25 cruise season wraps up Cape Town is celebrating a record-setting year that highlights its rising status as a cruise destination.

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port

A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.

MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has propelled West Africa into Alphaliner’s top 10 of shipping routes served by the largest vessels in operation.

Morocco to Build Africa’s First Offshore Wind Farm

South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line

More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.

Egypt to Launch First-Ever Cruise Tourism Forum in June

Cairo is set to host the first edition of the Cruise Egypt Forum, under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy”, from June 1st to 2nd, 2025.