French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Shipping
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage
The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time
A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.
Indian LPG Tankers Cleared to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two LPG tankers sailing under the Indian flag, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, receive clearance from Iranian authorities to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm
A cargo vessel has lost 12 containers after encountering severe conditions caused by storm Therese near the Canary Islands.
MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.
Ship Loses Containers in Pacific, Arrives at Long Beach
Container ship arrives at the Port of Long Beach after losing cargo during heavy weather in the Pacific, prompting action from the US Coast Guard.
MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake
MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.
CMA CGM Expands Multimodal Routes Around Hormuz
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is introducing alternative multimodal transport options that combine sea, rail, and road.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack
Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship
A red fox that secretly boarded a cargo ship in Southampton has journeyed across the Atlantic and is now being cared for at New York's Bronx Zoo.
Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.