Retail Giant Lidl's Tailwind Registers First Ship Under German Flag
Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping subsidiary of German retailer Lidl registers its first vessel under the German flag.
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Panama Canal Cuts Draft Limit as Water Concerns Return
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a lower maximum authorized draft for vessels passing through its neopanamax locks.
U.S. Coast Guard's New Digital Mariner Credential System
The U.S. Coast Guard to introduce a new digital platform designed to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application process.
ZIM Names New CEO Amid Hapag-Lloyd Takeover Bid
Israeli container carrier ZIM has named Chen Lichtenstein as its next president and CEO, choosing a leader from outside the shipping industry.
MSC Ship Damaged in Third Iraq Attack
MSC container ship suffered damage in what appears to be the third reported maritime attack off Iraq since the U.S.-Iran conflict began.
115 Kg of Cocaine Seized From Ship Near Mundra Port
Indian authorities have seized 115 kilograms of cocaine from the container vessel Europe during a joint operation that also led to the arrest of three crew.
Maersk Settles $1.9 million FMC Detention Fee Case
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has reached a $1.9 million civil penalty settlement with Danish shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk.
Cocaine Worth $6.4M Seized From Tanker at Long Beach Port
US authorities confiscate approximately 227 kilograms of cocaine from a crude oil tanker arriving in California. Filipino crew member faces charges.
Panama Canal Traffic Surges Amid Hormuz Tensions
Ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to a major increase in Panama Canal traffic, with the waterway now operating close to full capacity.
First Woman Named Head of Panama Canal by Panama President
Ilya Espino de Marotta chosen as next administrator of the Panama Canal, becoming the first woman to lead one of the world’s most important trade routes.
Collision Off Nigeria Injures Crew, Causes Spill
Two vessels collided at the Bonny Inner Anchorage in Nigeria on May 20, injuring several crew members and causing an oil spill in the surrounding waters.
Oil Sheen Closes Kiel Canal Lock for Hours
The northern lock of the Kiel Canal was shut down for approximately six hours on May 18 after an oil sheen was discovered inside one of the lock chambers.
Europol Targets Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’
European law enforcement agencies say they've disrupted a major drug trafficking route across the Atlantic known as the “Cocaine Highway."
Merchant Ships Hit in Russian Drone Attack at Odessa
Two commercial vessels, including a Chinese-owned ship, were struck by Russian drones while approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odessa region on Monday, May 18
Panama Canal Delay Worries Grow Ahead of June Maintenance
Congestion at the Panama Canal is increasing as authorities prepare for maintenance work next month that is expected to temporarily reduce transit capacity.
Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
A second crew member has been detained as Swedish authorities continue investigating the tanker Sea Owl 1, which remains under detention in Sweden.
OOCL Ordered to Pay Record $45.6m in Shipping Case
A US administrative law judge has ruled that OOCL must pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
Mission to Seafarers Launches Shore Happiness Index
Mission to Seafarers is introducing a new Shorebased Happiness Index, designed to assess the wellbeing of maritime professionals working ashore.
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
Containership Refloated After Bosphorus Grounding
Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) confirmed on April 28 that the grounded containership Kappa had been successfully refloated.