31 Mar 2025

Panama Deregisters 107 Sanctioned Ships from Registry

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has removed 107 vessels flying the Panamanian flag that were listed under international sanctions.

Panama Deregisters 107 Sanctioned Ships from Registry
28 Mar 2025

.Panama Canal Launches Green Transit Slot for Neopanamax

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has recently announced a new initiative that is aimed at promoting sustainable shipping.

.Panama Canal Launches Green Transit Slot for Neopanamax
28 Mar 2025

Two Cargo Vessels Collide Near Cavite, No Injuries Reported

On March 26, the bulk carrier Sangko Uno 66 and landing craft LCT Nicia were involved in a collision off the coast of Cavite in the Philippines.

Two Cargo Vessels Collide Near Cavite, No Injuries Reported
27 Mar 2025

Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer

Norwegian authorities are alerting the international shipping industry about another fraudulent maritime insurer operating under the radar.

Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer
27 Mar 2025

Containership Prices Hit Record High with New Evergreen Deal

Container ship prices have reached an all-time high following Evergreen’s recent order for eleven LNG dual-fuel vessels according to reports.

Containership Prices Hit Record High with New Evergreen Deal
27 Mar 2025

Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea

On March 25 fire broke out on the Crystal Asia, a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship, while it was approximately 8 km off the coast of Busan

Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea
27 Mar 2025

Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported

In the early hours of March 25th, a gas tanker called NP Bangpakong ran aground off the coast of the island of Koh Larn, Thailand.

Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported
26 Mar 2025

UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026

Starting next year, the UK shipping industry will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme as part of new maritime decarbonization measures

UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026
26 Mar 2025

Tugboat and Bulk Carrier Collide Off Sarangani Coast

A collision took place on March 25 involving the Philippine-flagged tugboat M/TUG Sadong 33 and the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Universe Kaisa.

Tugboat and Bulk Carrier Collide Off Sarangani Coast
25 Mar 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension

Norwegian car carrier company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a 10-year contract extension with a global automotive equipment manufacturer.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension
24 Mar 2025

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea

The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea
21 Mar 2025

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus

General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus
21 Mar 2025

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak has detained the bulk carrier Queen Harmony for anchoring without permission.

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia
20 Mar 2025

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe

On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe
20 Mar 2025

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage

Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage