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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
1 Oct 2024

Panama to Revoke Registration of Ships Involved in Illegality

The PMA commits to canceling the registration of any ship found engaging in illegal actions or attempting to change its flag to dodge sanctions.

Panama to Revoke Registration of Ships Involved in Illegality
30 Sep 2024

CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes

After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.

CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes
30 Sep 2024

Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia

A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.

Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia
30 Sep 2024

Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs

A container vessel, the ONE Hammersmith, encountered engine issues on the afternoon of September 27 while en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.

Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs
27 Sep 2024

UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia

The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.

UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia
27 Sep 2024

Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings

Captain, Second Officer of Cameroon-flagged cargo ship accused of unlawful border crossings into Ukraine and transporting goods to and from Crimea

Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings
26 Sep 2024

World Maritime Day Celebrates 50 Years of SOLAS Convention

Today marks the UN-backed World Maritime Day, with this year's theme focused on safety at sea, highlighting the 50th anniversary of SOLAS.

World Maritime Day Celebrates 50 Years of SOLAS Convention
26 Sep 2024

MSC's TIL Secures Deal for New Container Terminal in Aarhus

TIL, the port operations arm of MSC, has reached an agreement with Denmark's largest commercial port, Aarhus, to establish a new terminal.

MSC's TIL Secures Deal for New Container Terminal in Aarhus
24 Sep 2024

Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam

On September 19, a bulk carrier, Transformer Ol, collided with a fishing vessel about 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam.

Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam