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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels

US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.

Bulk Carrier Manitoulin Grounds in St. Lawrence River

On October 2nd, the Canadian-flagged self-discharging bulk carrier Manitoulin ran aground in the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Canada.

French Forces Detain Russian-Linked Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire

French media have reported the arrest of two senior officers from a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker intercepted near Saint-Nazaire, France.

Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi

October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.

Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships

Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million

HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds

Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry

Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets

Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus

September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.