Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge
April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
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ILO Approves Seafarer Wage Hike Through to 2028
The ILO wrapped up its latest round of minimum wage talks during a session of the Joint Maritime Commission’s Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers.
Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing
The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.
Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Vasi Shipping, a small container shipping company based in Singapore, has declared bankruptcy after 13 years in operation.
Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation
Rotterdam carried out its first ammonia bunkering operation on April 12, marking a step toward positioning itself as a hub for ammonia-fueled shipping
DHT Holdings Secures 7-Year Charter for VLCC Appaloosa
Tanker operator DHT Holdings, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has signed a long-term charter for one of its VLCCs, the DHT Appaloosa.
Norway Confirms Zero Emissions Rules for Heritage Fjords
The Norwegian Maritime Authority officially confirms the timeline for implementing zero-emissions regulations in the country’s Heritage Fjords.
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier Sider Olympia in UK Port
A large fire broke out on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sider Olympia on April 13 while it was docked at Northfleet port in the UK.
South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024
South Korea experienced a notable rise in maritime incidents and casualties in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Oceans & Fisheries.
Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers
Yangzijiang Financial Holding is making a return to Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding with a fresh order in the handysize dry bulk market.
Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag
April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.
Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel
Trump’s New Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Flows
Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs have officially taken effect, with China, the world’s leading exporter, hit with a staggering 104% rate.
Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea
A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.
Human Rights at Sea Charity Closes Due to Lack of Funding
A UK-based NGO that has long championed the rights of those working at sea has announced it will shut down due to a lack of funding.