11 Oct 2024

Cargo Ship Collision Near Hachinohe City Under Investigation

An incident occurred on the evening of October 9th when two cargo ships collided with each other off the coast of Hachinohe City, Japan.

Cargo Ship Collision Near Hachinohe City Under Investigation
10 Oct 2024

Fujian Guohang Expands Orderbook with Methanol-Ready Bulkers

Chinese shipowner Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping is solidifying its commitment to methanol-ready kamsarmax newbuilds at Wuhu Shipyard.

Fujian Guohang Expands Orderbook with Methanol-Ready Bulkers
10 Oct 2024

Ukrainian Seizes Vessel Linked to Crimea Grain Transportation

Ukrainian court approves confiscation of the vessel USKO MFU which had been detained in July for illegally transporting grain to and from Crimea

Ukrainian Seizes Vessel Linked to Crimea Grain Transportation
10 Oct 2024

Vessel in Red Sea Targeted by Multiple Projectiles, Crew Safe

A ship navigating the Red Sea, approximately 70 nautical miles off Al Hudayah, Yemen, reported being attacked by a series of projectiles.

Vessel in Red Sea Targeted by Multiple Projectiles, Crew Safe
9 Oct 2024

SIBCON 2024 Highlights Singapore’s Push for Digital Bunkering

The world’s largest bunkering event, SIBCON, is currently taking place in Singapore, the global leader in bunkering operations.

SIBCON 2024 Highlights Singapore’s Push for Digital Bunkering
9 Oct 2024

Crew of Polish Bulk Carrier Discovers Cocaine Onboard

October 7, the crew of the Polish-flagged bulk carrier Jawor made a surprising discovery: several packets of cocaine stashed onboard their vessel

Crew of Polish Bulk Carrier Discovers Cocaine Onboard
7 Oct 2024

CINS Issues New Guidelines for Safe Carriage of Charcoal

Cargo Incident Notification System, an initiative led by the container shipping industry, releases guidelines to ensure safe transport of charcoal

CINS Issues New Guidelines for Safe Carriage of Charcoal
7 Oct 2024

Asian Shipbuilders See Record Highs for Newbuilds in 2024

2024 has been a standout year for Asian shipbuilders, with newbuild prices reaching unprecedented levels, according to data from Clarksons.

Asian Shipbuilders See Record Highs for Newbuilds in 2024
7 Oct 2024

Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa

On October 6, a merchant vessel docked at Yuzhny Port in the Odessa region was struck by a Russian ballistic missile, infrared footage showed.

Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa
7 Oct 2024

Bulk Carriers Collide in Bosphorus, Major Incident Averted

October 3rd, an accident occurred when two bulk carriers collided while navigating near the Pasalimani area along the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey

Bulk Carriers Collide in Bosphorus, Major Incident Averted
4 Oct 2024

Mitsui OSK Lines Linked to New $413M FSRU Order in South Korea

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been connected to a recent order for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) placed in South Korea.

Mitsui OSK Lines Linked to New $413M FSRU Order in South Korea
3 Oct 2024

OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Marshall Islands Tanker Owner

Office of Foreign Assets Control issues sanctions against tanker owner and vessels due to alleged involvement in the transport of Russian oil.

OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Marshall Islands Tanker Owner
3 Oct 2024

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping continues its buying spree, showing no signs of slowing down during an aggressive clutch of acquisitions.

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions
2 Oct 2024

New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai

A newly established container shipping company based in Shanghai, STF Shipping, has started offering services throughout northeast Asia.

New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai
2 Oct 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Places $5.25bn Orders with Chinese Shipyards

Hapag-Lloyd choses two Chinese shipyards for latest expansion, an order of $5.25 billion: one of the largest containership deals in history.

Hapag-Lloyd Places $5.25bn Orders with Chinese Shipyards