OOCL Ordered to Pay Record $45.6m in Shipping Case
A US administrative law judge has ruled that OOCL must pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
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PSA Expands Investment in Xiamen Container Terminals
PSA International acquires stake in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which operates eight terminals with an annual capacity of around 20 million TEU.
Massachusetts Activates Vineyard Wind Contracts for Savings
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
US Buys Out Offshore Wind Projects in $900m Deals
The Trump administration has reached agreements with two more energy firms to exit their offshore wind projects, with nearly $900 million being paid out.
Containership Refloated After Bosphorus Grounding
Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) confirmed on April 28 that the grounded containership Kappa had been successfully refloated.
Sapphire Princess Diverts After Bodies Found at Sea
Sapphire Princess was forced to alter its route during a Mediterranean voyage after a watch developed into a serious incident for those onboard.
Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Port and Damage Infrastructure
Reports say Russian drones targeted infrastructure at Ukraine’s Port of Odesa on the Black Sea, causing damage and igniting a fire in a vessel.
US Forces Board Iran-Linked Tanker Tifani in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces boarded a tanker while it was sailing through the Indian Ocean on April 21. The operation was completed without any reported issues.
Crew Members Deported After Screening at Port Everglades
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Port Everglades have deported four cruise ship crew members following routine inspections.
Nicaragua, Equatorial Guinea Linked to Rise in Shadow Shipping
Windward has identified Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea as newly emerging ship registries that are beginning to take on shadow fleet tonnage.
Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit
Princess Cruises’ latest vessel, Star Princess, has completed its maiden voyage through the Panama Canal - a highlight in the ship’s debut season.
Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia
Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.
UK Approves Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Project
GTR4 Limited has received approval from UK authorities to proceed with the Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm off the coast of Lincolnshire.
NCL Settles $2M Case Over COVID Cruise Marketing
Norwegian Cruise Line agrees to $2 million settlement with 12 U.S. states following an investigation into how it promoted cruises during COVID-19.
Alliance Launches Framework to Tackle Misconduct at Sea
All-Aboard Alliance, companies and organizations focused on improving seafarer life, introduces initiative to address unwanted sexual behavior.
MSC Reaches 1,000 Ships as Growth Milestone Achieved
MSC has reached a major milestone in its rapid expansion, becoming the first container shipping company to operate a fleet of 1,000 vessels.
VLCC Orders Reach Record Levels Amid Market Surge
Market for VLCCs enters record territory, with orders placed in final quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026 already exceeding the highest total.
Campaign Urges Halt to SS United States Reef Plan - VIDEO
US Maritime Patriots Alliance releases video urging Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners not to sink liner SS United States as artificial reef.
SLB OneSubsea Secures Gulf of Mexico Project Contract
SLB OneSubsea is selected by Beacon Offshore to supply a high-pressure, high-temperature multiphase boosting system in the Gulf of Mexico.