Hapag-Lloyd Set for Largest Fleet Expansion in 54 Years
This week, Hapag-Lloyd is set to approve the largest order spree in its 54-year history, according to analysts at Alphaliner.
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Bulk Carrier Incident in Porto Alegre Blocks Ship Passage
On November 3rd, a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, the Mount Taranaki, ran aground in the Itapua channel near Porto Alegre.
Global Lake Tanker Towed After Engine Failure in Canakkale
October 30, the Turkey-flagged chemical/products tanker Global Lake experienced engine failure while navigating the Canakkale Strait near Akbas.
Cargo Ship Fire Claims Two Lives, 23 Rescued in Turkey
October 31, fire erupts in engine room of general cargo ship, FG Sevil. Rescue teams put out the blaze but two crew members lost their lives.
Seacon Shipping Expands Fleet with Investment in Newbuilds
Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping announces plans to expand its fleet through a $63.9 million investment in six new multipurpose dry cargo ships.
Ukraine Names Ship Captains Transporting Stolen Grain
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has publicly identified 31 ship captains allegedly involved in transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port
October 26, four Nigerian stowaways were found on the rudder of cargo vessel MSC Fiammetta when it docked at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge
A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.
Five-Tonne Bunker Fuel Spill Contained Off Singapore Coast
The MPA of Singapore has reported an overflow of five tonnes of bunker fuel during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier
Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Vessel Motaro in Red Sea
On October 28, Yemen's Houthi Rebels targeted the merchant vessel Motaro as it traveled through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.
Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines
October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters
COSCO Orders Six 13,600 TEU Boxships from Hudong-Zhonghua
COSCO Shipping Lines, one of China's major container shipping companies, has placed an order for six boxships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port
After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.
Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey
On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.
Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.
CMA CGM Purchases Five High-Reefer Ships from Seatrade
Analysts at Alphaliner report that CMA CGM has acquired five high-reefer 2,259 TEU container vessels it previously had on charter from Seatrade.
Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.
Panama to Deregister Ships on International Sanctions Lists
Panama president signs executive decree that enables Panama Ship Registry to cancel registration of any vessel on international sanctions lists.
Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost
October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members
Fire Breaks Out in Tanker’s Engine Room, Crew Rescued
October 21, fire erupted in engine room of Malta-flagged products tanker, Med Atlantic. All 22 crew members were rescued, with no reported injuries.