17 Oct 2025

Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique

Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.

 Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique
17 Oct 2025

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore

Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
16 Oct 2025

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships

The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
16 Oct 2025

Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental

Swedish authorities have now completed their investigation into the undersea cable that was severed in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.

Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental
15 Oct 2025

Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years

For the first time since 2018, most Iranian-flagged tankers are transmitting accurate locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years
15 Oct 2025

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships

China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
15 Oct 2025

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships

France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
14 Oct 2025

PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.

PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
14 Oct 2025

Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk

Maersk has begun onboard fuel trials using a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its push to develop cleaner, more sustainable fuel solutions.

Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk
14 Oct 2025

Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued

General cargo ship Eileen sinks in Black Sea on October 12 following severe water ingress. All crew members were safely evacuated to life rafts.

Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued
13 Oct 2025

US Threatens Sanctions Over IMO Net Zero Shipping Plan

Trump administration escalated trade and maritime policies, warning countries supporting the IMO's Net Zero Framework could face sanctions.

US Threatens Sanctions Over IMO Net Zero Shipping Plan
13 Oct 2025

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships

Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
8 Oct 2025

Denmark Tightens Inspections on Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers

Danish government announces escalation in environmental and safety inspections targeting oil tankers, particularly older or high-risk vessels.

Denmark Tightens Inspections on Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers
8 Oct 2025

Qatar Eases Maritime Ban but GPS Issues Still Persist

Qatar has partially lifted its maritime navigation ban, easing the restrictions that were imposed on October 4 following widespread GPS disruptions.

Qatar Eases Maritime Ban but GPS Issues Still Persist
6 Oct 2025

Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures

Qatar temporarily suspends all vessel movements in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that's disrupted maritime navigation routes.

Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures