Costamare Adds Two More Containerships to China Orders
Greek shipowner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, ordering two additional 3,100 TEU containerships to its growing fleet.
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Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.
MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone
MSC, world’s largest container shipping line, reaches another record-breaking milestone with data showing its fleet now exceeding 7 million TEU.
Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast
On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.
Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away
Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region
India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties
India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.
Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap
The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.
Panama Canal Seeks Partners For New Port Developments
Panama Canal Authority begins consultation process with maritime industry leaders to explore potential partnerships for developing new terminals.
Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.
Fire Disables Grimaldi Euromed Ship Grande Roma
A fire in the engine room has left an Italian-flagged Grimaldi Euromed-owned car carrier, the Grande Roma, without any means of propulsion.
CMA CGM Vessel Mercosul Fortaleza Runs Aground In Amazon
The container ship Mercosul Fortaleza, operated by CMA CGM, ran aground in the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil, on the afternoon of October 24.
EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers
The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships
Fire Erupts on LPG Tanker Falcon Near Gulf of Aden
Fire has broken out on LPG tanker Falcon, located approx 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The ship is fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas.
Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique
Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.
Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary
China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.
Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental
Swedish authorities have now completed their investigation into the undersea cable that was severed in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.
Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years
For the first time since 2018, most Iranian-flagged tankers are transmitting accurate locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).
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.
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.