Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike
The Foinaven FPSO vessel's crew members have chosen to go on strike in response to a disagreement about redundancy money payouts.
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Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash
Belize-flagged Cramoil Equity was reportedly transporting hazardous trash without permission when the Batam Port Authority received a tip.
Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary
Upon learning crew members were due more than $120,000 in salaries, officials barred an oil tanker from entering Australian ports for six months.
Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port
Two containers bearing the same distinctive number landed at the Chattogram port. The incident was discovered by the port's computerized CTMS.
Held Russian Cargo Ship Released
The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.
Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities
An alarming new behavior claimed Russia is allegedly laundering grain has been discovered by Windward, a maritime AI technology company.
Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax
As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.
First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched
Intro of new direct connection from Scotland to China and vice versa is expected to benefit Scottish industries like food and drink.
Peruvian Navy Ship Catches Fire During Military Exercise
According to RIMPAC reports of the fire were brought to watch floor at 8am. After the fire started, several ships helped the Guise and its crew.
6m TEU Surplus Containers Manageable
Per Drewry’s Container Census & Leasing Annual Review & Forecast 2022/23 report, global pool of containers increased by nearly 50m TEU in 2021.
Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies
The cook drowned in March 2022. He fell into the sea when he attempted to negotiate the ship’s badly damaged gangway to go ashore.
Singapore Still World's Top Maritime Hub
Singapore keeps status as the top maritime hub for the 9th consecutive year in the Xinhua-Baltic Int. Shipping Centre Development Index Report
Ukrainian Grain Starts Shipping Through Danube Rivermouth
Despite Black Sea port blockade by Russia, Ukraine gave foreign markets hope as ships passed through mouth of the Danube to increase grain export