Cleanup Continues After Food Cargo Washes Up Near Eastbourne
Cleanup efforts are ongoing along the UK's coastline after thousands of bags of chips and onions washed ashore near Eastbourne over the weekend.
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Greek Ro-Ro Talos Grounds in Naxos, Later Reaches Piraeus
A Greece-flagged ro-ro cargo ship named the Talos ran aground on a sandy shoal in the Vintzi sea area at the port of Naxos on January 17th.
Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route
Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.
Nordic Hamburg Orders Three New Heavylift Ships at Wuhu
Shipowner Nordic Hamburg has taken steps to expand its heavylift fleet by ordering three 13,300 dwt multipurpose vessels at China’s Wuhu Shipyard
Asia’s Top Container Ports Hold Rankings Heading Into 2026
The global container port rankings remain unchanged as we head into 2026, with Asia’s three leading hubs all reporting higher volumes in 2025.
Former UK MP Virginia Crosbie Named Managing Director of NEMO
Former member of the UK parliament, Virginia Crosbie has been appointed managing director of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO).
US Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies Including Maritime Groups
The Trump administration announced yesterday that the United States is withdrawing from 66 organizations, including UNCTAD and UN Oceans.
US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.
MSC Steps Up Secondhand Ship Buying to Expand Fleet
MSC completes another active period in the secondhand container ship market, highlighting the liner operator’s ongoing efforts to grow its fleet.
Aqmaris Orders Four Ultramax Bulkers at Wuhu Shipyard
Turkish shipping newcomer Aqmaris has finalized a contract with China’s Wuhu Shipyard for the construction of four ultramax bulk carriers.
Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks
A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack
Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier
Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard
V.Group Acquires Njord Fuel Efficiency Platform
V.Group has acquired Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonization platform established by Maersk Tankers, for an undisclosed amount.
Korean Register Names Lee Yongsok as New Chairman
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has named Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive following an election on December 23rd
Palau Takes State Control of Ship Registry After Sanctions
Palau Government to nationalize the Palau Open Ship Registry following sanctions imposed on the private company that previously operated the flag
Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered
Cargo Ship Freed After Grounding Off Devon on New Year’s Eve
A large cargo vessel named the Scot Pioneer was left stranded for several hours on New Year’s Eve after running aground near the Devon coast.
Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case
Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.
DHT Sells Two Aging VLCCs as Fleet Renewal Continues
VLCC owner DHT Holdings is selling two of its oldest tankers, extending its ongoing fleet renewal strategy amid continued strength in vessel prices.
Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait
The Honduras flagged oil and chemical tanker Zhong Fa lost maneuvering ability while passing through the Taiwan Strait on December 21st.