Iran Seizes Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
Iranian authorities detain foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of trying to smuggle approximately two million litres of fuel.
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Port of LA Sets June Record Amid Early Holiday Shipments
The Port of Los Angeles processed 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, achieving an 8% rise over the same month in 2024.
ATSB Investigates FMG Nicola Engine Failure at Port Hedland
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into a propulsion failure involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola.
Vintage VLCC City of Tokyo Sold for Record $41 Million
The secondhand tanker market continues to surge with a 21-year-old VLCC reportedly selling for $41 million - a record for a vessel of its age.
Cranes Accident Injures Seven at Imabari Shipyard
Seven people were injured—three of them seriously—after a crane accident on July 12 at Imabari Shipbuilding’s facility in Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Engine Trouble Halts Cargo Ship Off Çanakkale Coast
On July 15th, a general cargo ship, the Spanaco Progress, suffered an engine malfunction while sailing from Spain to Kocaeli, Turkey.
Chartworld Eyes 3,100 TEU Boxship Deal at New Dayang Yard
Greek shipowner Chartworld Shipping is preparing a return to the newbuilding market with plans to expand its container vessel portfolio.
Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award
Officer Lee Tae-Young named recipient of the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courageous actions in rescuing 12 fellow crew.
Panama Canal Recovers as Rainfall Stabilizes Operations
While the Red Sea once again dominates maritime headlines, another key global shipping passage has quietly returned to full operational strength.
Fire Contained on LCT Lily Princess in Philippines Port
A fire broke out in the galley on the LCT Lily Princess, a cargo vessel docked at Sorcom Private Port in the Philippines, on Wednesday July 9th.
Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds
July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.
Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters
July 7, the Eternity C, a bulk carrier sailing under Liberian flag, came under attack in the Red Sea in assault involving fast boats and drones
DecarbonICE Pushes Dry Ice CO2 Shipping as Cost Saver
Danish company DecarbonICE is advancing efforts to establish a complete value chain for transporting carbon dioxide in its solid state: dry ice.
Explosion and Fire Aboard Tanker Fulda Near Kandla Port
Emergency on Sunday near India’s Kandla Port when Hong Kong-flagged product tanker experienced explosion and onboard fire during gas-freeing.
Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast
July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.
Fire Erupts on Decommissioned Tanker at Aliağa Yard
Fire broke out on July 3rd aboard a retired Libyan-flagged tanker which was undergoing dismantling at the Aliağa Shipbreaking Yard in Turkey
Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean
String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.
Oil Spill Contained at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Terminal
A small oil spill was reported on 2nd July at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Port Terminal during a fuel unloading operation involving a crude tanker.
Loïc Van Staey Named New Head of Belgian Shipowners Group
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) has appointed Loïc Van Staey as its new managing director, marking a shift in leadership.
Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board
Several key figures from Hong Kong shipping have been appointed to the new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board which launched Monday.