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.
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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.
Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity
The Panama Maritime Authority has recently introduced stricter regulations for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers involving Panama-flagged tankers.
Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home
A second officer from Ukraine aboard the NCL Salten container vessel has been formally charged with negligent navigation.
Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely
A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.
NBOSCO Orders Four 2,700 TEU Ships from Huangpu Yard
NBOSCO choses a shipbuilder for its newest batch of containerships, selecting Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to construct four 2,700 TEU vessels.
Shanghai Jinghan Orders New Chemical Tankers in China
Shanghai Jinghan Shipping is to grow its fleet by adding up to two new chemical tankers, with construction to take place at a Chinese shipyard.
Damen and CEAD Partner to Explore 3D-Printed Workboats
Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) has announced a new partnership with technology innovator CEAD to develop a 3D-printed workboat.
Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord
A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home
Collision Between Container Ship and Russian Rescue Vessel
On May 20th, a container vessel struck the Russian-flagged salvage and rescue ship Spasatel Karev during docking maneuvers on the Neva River.
HGK Gets Green Light for Remote Vessel Trials in Germany
HGK Shipping, a leader in inland shipping, has received approval to begin testing remote-controlled vessels on Germany's canal network.
US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating two separate engine room fires that occurred on consecutive days aboard vessels docked in Puerto Rico.