7 Jun 2024

Bridge Closes in Charleston, SC Due to Container Ship Malfunction

US Coast Guard announced traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was halted due to a control system malfunction on container ship MSC Michigan VII

Bridge Closes in Charleston, SC Due to Container Ship Malfunction
7 Jun 2024

Houthis Attack Three Commercial Ships in Red and Arabian Seas

According to Reuters, Houthi forces recently attacked three commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea

Houthis Attack Three Commercial Ships in Red and Arabian Seas
6 Jun 2024

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill

Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill
5 Jun 2024

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend

The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend
4 Jun 2024

28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship

Marport, Turkey; a container ship, the Medkon Rize, lost 28 cargo containers overboard after a mobile crane collapsed onto the vessel's main deck

28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship
3 Jun 2024

Labadee, Haiti Removed from Celebrity Apex's Schedule

Via an official statement, Celebrity Cruises has decided to cancel Celebrity Apex's planned stops at Labadee, Haiti due to the political unrest.

Labadee, Haiti Removed from Celebrity Apex's Schedule
3 Jun 2024

Weekend Sees Houthis Claim More Attacks on Multiple Vessels

Reuters have reported that the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier, a U.S. destroyer, and three other vessels.

Weekend Sees Houthis Claim More Attacks on Multiple Vessels
3 Jun 2024

Bulk Carrier Engine Room Explosion Kills Seven, Injures More

SNRT media reported an explosion and fire in the engine room of the Toro Rosso, resulting in the deaths of seven crew and injuries to others.

Bulk Carrier Engine Room Explosion Kills Seven, Injures More
3 Jun 2024

Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rescue of five fishermen who were stranded following a collision with an container ship.

Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait
31 May 2024

John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports

The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures

John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports
29 May 2024

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline

As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
29 May 2024

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
28 May 2024

Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges

Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges

Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges
28 May 2024

25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico

On Saturday, May 25, the Carnival cruise ship Carnival Radiance rescued 25 refugees stranded on a small boat near the Pacific coast of Mexico.

25 Refugees Rescued by Carnival Cruise Ship Off Mexico
24 May 2024

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends