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.
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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.
Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection
Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe
SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.
Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade
Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.
NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features
NYK Line has placed an order with Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding for a new car carrier equipped with the latest digital marine DX technologies.
CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030
CMA CGM, the container shipping company, has increased its long-term targets and now plans to have 1,000 women serving at sea by the end of 2030.
New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules
New Zealand’s government reaffirmed its cabotage regulations, which require domestic coastal shipping be carried out by vessels registered in NZ.
Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli
COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback
Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of ZIM, Israel’s top container line, according to several media sources - and facing pushback.
South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal
IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative
IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships
Global Ship Lease (GSL), the New York-listed container ship owner, has agreed to acquire three 8,600-TEU vessels for a total of $90 million.
Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard
Pakistan reaches major milestone with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first facility to meet Hong Kong Convention compliance standards