17 Apr 2025

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.

Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge
17 Apr 2025

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.

ILO Approves Seafarer Wage Hike Through to 2028
17 Apr 2025

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.

Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing
16 Apr 2025

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.

Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection
16 Apr 2025

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

Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation
15 Apr 2025

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.

DHT Holdings Secures 7-Year Charter for VLCC Appaloosa
15 Apr 2025

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.

Norway Confirms Zero Emissions Rules for Heritage Fjords
15 Apr 2025

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.

Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier Sider Olympia in UK Port
14 Apr 2025

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.

South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024
14 Apr 2025

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.

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers
14 Apr 2025

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.

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag
10 Apr 2025

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

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
10 Apr 2025

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.

Trump’s New Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Flows
10 Apr 2025

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.

Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea
9 Apr 2025

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.

Human Rights at Sea Charity Closes Due to Lack of Funding