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.
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New Site Lets Seafarers Review Life Aboard Ships
Seafarers have welcomed the arrival of a new online platform that allows them to anonymously share feedback on onboard living conditions.
ONE Linked to $1.76B Order for 8 Mega Containerships
ONE, a Singapore-headquartered container carrier backed by Japanese firms, is reportedly behind a shipbuilding contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update
An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.
UNESCO Seeks 10,000 Ships for Ocean Data Initiative
World leaders and delegates have gathered in Nice, located on France’s picturesque Cote d’Azur, for this week’s United Nations Ocean Conference.
Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast
On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala
Zodiac Maritime Responds to Fire on Morning Midas
Zodiac Maritime, based in London, has activated an emergency response plan following a fire onboard its car carrier Morning Midas.
Tanker Gorizont-1 Hits Pier at Kazan River Port
On the evening of June 2, the Russian-flagged tanker Gorizont-1 struck the Columbia pier at Kazan River Port, located along the Volga River.
Strong Winds Push Four Vessels Aground in Bay of Bengal
On May 30, four vessels were driven aground by severe weather conditions along the coast near the Port of Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures $100M Auto Logistics Deal
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three-year renewed logistics agreement with a key automotive OEM partner it has worked with for many years.
South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line
More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.
Bulk Carrier Meshka Grounds Off Sweden’s Coast
The Meshka, a bulk carrier sailing under the Panamanian flag, ran aground near the shores of Landskrona, Sweden, on Saturday May 31st.
U.S. Court Halts Trump's Broad Tariff Measures
Development emerges in trade dispute initiated by President Trump, as U.S. federal court issues ruling to halt the administration's tariff plans
COSCO Energy Adds Chemical Tanker to Fleet Strategy
COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation adds new chemical tanker to its growing fleet, further strengthening its position in the energy transport sector
Container Ship Orders Surge as Global Book Nears 10M TEU
Ocean Network Express and Hapag-Lloyd are reportedly close to sealing shipbuilding deals in Asia, according to the latest update from Alphaliner.
Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast
All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.
Armed Robbery Hits Cargo Vessel at Mongla Port
A Bangladeshi online news outlet has reported that the general cargo ship Shejyoti was attacked by armed assailants at Mongla Port, Bangladesh,.
CMA CGM, SNP to Build $600M Deepwater Port in Haiphong
CMA CGM signs agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation to establish new $600 million deepwater terminal in Haiphong, located in northern Vietnam
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained
A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.
Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew
In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.