Qatar Eases Maritime Ban but GPS Issues Still Persist
Qatar has partially lifted its maritime navigation ban, easing the restrictions that were imposed on October 4 following widespread GPS disruptions.
Accidents & Emergencies
Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures
Qatar temporarily suspends all vessel movements in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that's disrupted maritime navigation routes.
Bulk Carrier Manitoulin Grounds in St. Lawrence River
On October 2nd, the Canadian-flagged self-discharging bulk carrier Manitoulin ran aground in the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Canada.
French Forces Detain Russian-Linked Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire
French media have reported the arrest of two senior officers from a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker intercepted near Saint-Nazaire, France.
Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi
October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.
Greenpeace Blocks LNG Terminal in Zeebrugge Protest
October 1st, Greenpeace activists staged a blockade at Belgium’s LNG import terminal in Zeebrugge, targeting LNG imports from Russia and the US.
Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets
Houthis have confirmed responsibility for the latest assault in the Red Sea and identified new American-linked targets, according to a statement.
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island
On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.
Vehicle Carrier Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port
On September 24th, a Liberian-flagged car carrier named the Jisu Fortune struck the Pierre Vandamme lock at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.
ZIM Containership Colorado Diverted After Fire
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported on September 24 that the containership Colorado experienced a fire while crossing the Pacific Ocean.
Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator
Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.
Cargo Ship Storm I Disabled Off Spain’s Bay of Biscay
September 22, Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I suffered engine failure and was drifting in the Bay of Biscay near the Ferrol estuary.
Cargo Ship Reports Near Miss in Attack Off Aden Coast
September 23, British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack on a vessel around 120 nautical miles east of Aden.
Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.
Aggregates Carrier Grounds in Neva River, Russia
On September 21st, an aggregates carrier named Arkadiy Minchenya ran aground in the Neva River, which is located in Russia’s Leningrad Region.
Badger Collides With Spartan In Ludington Harbor
U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Badger was involved in a collision at Ludington Harbor on September 17, striking its sister ship, the Spartan
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Facilities
The Yemeni port of Hodeidah was struck by a series of Israeli air raids on September 16th, following an evacuation warning issued by the IDF.
Beirut Blast Ship Owner Arrested in Bulgaria
Bulgarian authorities have detained Igor Grechushkin, the shipowner linked to the ammonium nitrate that triggered the Beirut port explosion.
Wonder Of The Seas Returns to Miami After Onboard Fight
Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami on Monday evening after a fight onboard left several passengers injured and prompted an emergency response