Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported

A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast

Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.

Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis

Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.

China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year

China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.

Borealis Undergoes Drydock Work at Damen Shiprepair

Maersk Orders Eight 18,000 TEU LNG-Fueled Megaships

COSCO and Partners Launch Maritime Innovation Centre

COSCO joins two universities and UK classification society Lloyd’s Register to launch International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre.

Costamare Adds Two More Containerships to China Orders

Greek shipowner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, ordering two additional 3,100 TEU containerships to its growing fleet.

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast

November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.

MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone

MSC, world’s largest container shipping line, reaches another record-breaking milestone with data showing its fleet now exceeding 7 million TEU.

Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast

On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.

Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away

Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap

The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.