25 Jun 2025

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port

A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port
25 Jun 2025

MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has propelled West Africa into Alphaliner’s top 10 of shipping routes served by the largest vessels in operation.

MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings
25 Jun 2025

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding

June 23, Navashino, a Russian-flagged cargo ship transporting wheat, ran aground on the Volga River, near the Balakhna cargo corridor in Russia.

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding
24 Jun 2025

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends

The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends
23 Jun 2025

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany

The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany
23 Jun 2025

Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground

In the early hours of June 20th, a cargo vessel, the Stellamar, became grounded off the coast near Rauma, Finland. The ship had 8 crew onboard.

Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground
20 Jun 2025

Australia Sanctions 60 Ships Tied to Russia’s Shadow Fleet

Australia has announced sanctions on 60 vessels associated with Russia’s "shadow fleet", which is used to sidestep international oil & gas limits

Australia Sanctions 60 Ships Tied to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
19 Jun 2025

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait
19 Jun 2025

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea

After two emergencies off the Kerala coast, Indian authorities have filed criminal charges against the owner, captain, and crew of the Wan Hai 503

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea
18 Jun 2025

Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE Coast Near Khor Fakkan

Two crude oil tankers, Adalynn and Front Eagle, were involved in a collision off the coast of the UAE near the Khor Fakkan anchorage.

Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE Coast Near Khor Fakkan
18 Jun 2025

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal

The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal
17 Jun 2025

Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe

A cargo ship flying the Norwegian flag, Wilson Nanjing, was involved in a collision with a docked vessel at Germany’s Bremen port on June 12.

Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe
13 Jun 2025

Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo

Self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar, which ran aground on June 8th, is now transferring its limestone cargo to another vessel.

Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo
13 Jun 2025

Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables

A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.

Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables
13 Jun 2025

Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives

On June 11th, the Panama-registered bulk carrier Run Fu 3 overturned roughly 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives