Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends
The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.
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Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany
The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.
Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground
In the early hours of June 20th, a cargo vessel, the Stellamar, became grounded off the coast near Rauma, Finland. The ship had 8 crew onboard.
Australia Sanctions 60 Ships Tied to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Australia has announced sanctions on 60 vessels associated with Russia’s "shadow fleet", which is used to sidestep international oil & gas limits
Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait
On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.
Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea
After two emergencies off the Kerala coast, Indian authorities have filed criminal charges against the owner, captain, and crew of the Wan Hai 503
Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE Coast Near Khor Fakkan
Two crude oil tankers, Adalynn and Front Eagle, were involved in a collision off the coast of the UAE near the Khor Fakkan anchorage.
Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal
The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.
Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe
A cargo ship flying the Norwegian flag, Wilson Nanjing, was involved in a collision with a docked vessel at Germany’s Bremen port on June 12.
Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo
Self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar, which ran aground on June 8th, is now transferring its limestone cargo to another vessel.
Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables
A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.
Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives
On June 11th, the Panama-registered bulk carrier Run Fu 3 overturned roughly 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
Ship Disasters Off Kerala Spark Calls for Stricter Oversight
Two high-profile incidents off India’s coast have ignited public concern and renewed debate over regulating aging vessels in the country’s waters
Maritime Alert Issued Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
A security alert has been issued by the UKMTO, MSCHOA, and JMIC cautioning vessel operators navigating through the Middle East of elevated risk.
Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported
General cargo ship Hein has run aground and is partially submerged off the southern shoreline of Monas Island in Trinidad and Tobago, on June 11.