19 Aug 2024

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute

An Egyptian-flagged bulk carrier, the Wadi Albostan, has been detained at Paradip Port in India following orders from the Orissa High Court.

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute
19 Aug 2024

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast

SAMSA has confirmed that a CMA CGM vessel has once again lost containers overboard while navigating the waters off South Africa’s east coast.

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast
9 Aug 2024

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban

The United Arab Emirates has recently prohibited ships flying the Eswatini flag from entering its ports, following a similar ban on Cameroon.

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
29 Jul 2024

Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast

The Ultra Galaxy, a general cargo vessel, has broken into four after being stranded on its side on South Africa’s west coast since early July.

Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast
24 Jul 2024

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards

The Liberian Registry announced the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards
22 Jul 2024

Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire

Following a fire outbreak, all 19 crew members aboard the Britania U floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel were successfully rescued.

Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
15 Jul 2024

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal

Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
11 Jul 2024

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa

The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship, Ultra Galaxy, was abandoned by its 18-member crew on Monday after experiencing severe listing.

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa
11 Jul 2024

Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway

The Maran Lyra, a Very Large Crude Carrier, is scheduled to arrive in Norway today with what broker Braemar has described as “unusual” cargo.

Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway
10 Jul 2024

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa

South African Maritime Safety Authority reported the rescue of crew from a lifeboat after they evacuated their listing cargo ship in the Atlantic

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa
3 Jul 2024

Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey

July 1, Nigerian Customs Service displayed illegal weapons seized from a concealed shipping container that arrived from Turkey at the Port of Onne

Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey
5 Jun 2024

Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working

According to BusinessDay, Nigeria experienced a nationwide strike initiated by the labor unions on Monday, June 3rd, including all ports.

Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working
29 May 2024

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline

As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
23 May 2024

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
20 May 2024

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported on May 18 a crude oil tanker, Wind, had been attacked 98 miles south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen