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.
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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.
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.
Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk
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Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued
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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
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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