11 Dec 2024

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Langeland at Gran Canaria Port

A fire broke out on the bulk carrier Langeland on December 9th while the vessel was docked at the Port of Arinaga in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Langeland at Gran Canaria Port
10 Dec 2024

Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico

On December 6, the crew of the tanker Orange Ocean rescued a skipper from a burning yacht, approximately 420 miles north of Puerto Rico.

Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico
10 Dec 2024

Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions

On December 7th, a products tanker named Liquid Gem ran aground off the coast of Taiwan due to extreme weather conditions.

Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions
9 Dec 2024

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit

International merchant vessels are steering clear of Syria following the departure of the Assad family from power.

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit
9 Dec 2024

Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine at Port

In a huge drug bust, the National Directorate of Drug Control confiscated 9,588 kilograms of cocaine at the Multimodal Caucedo Port in Boca Chica

Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine at Port
6 Dec 2024

Collision Near Rotterdam Knocks Containers Into the River

On December 5, a collision on the Scheur River near Rotterdam resulted in four shipping containers falling into the water.

Collision Near Rotterdam Knocks Containers Into the River
4 Dec 2024

Australian Sailor Rescued After Sailboat Springs a Leak

A 66-year-old Australian man was rescued on December 2 after his sailboat began taking on water and sinking off the coast of Grande Terre.

Australian Sailor Rescued After Sailboat Springs a Leak
3 Dec 2024

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea

On December 1st, Houthi rebels targeted several vessels traversing the Red Sea, focusing their assault on US supply ships.

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea
2 Dec 2024

Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast

A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.

Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast
28 Nov 2024

Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast

A leading global marine claims company has disclosed that the bulk carrier Anglo Marie Louise experienced an explosion in its cargo hold on November 27.

Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast
27 Nov 2024

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained
27 Nov 2024

Engine Room Fire Disrupts Operations at Ningbo Port

On November 24, a fire broke out in the engine room of the container vessel GSL CHLOE as it was preparing to dock at Ningbo Port.

Engine Room Fire Disrupts Operations at Ningbo Port
26 Nov 2024

16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea

Egyptian authorities report that 16 people are missing and 28 have been rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat in the Red Sea.

16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea
26 Nov 2024

Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute

Sweden is pressing for the Yi Peng 3 to move into its territorial waters as a standoff unfolds over a recent undersea cable disruption.

Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute
26 Nov 2024

United Kingdom Sanctions 30 Vessels in Russian Shadow Fleet

November 25, UK government announces sanctions on 30 vessels in the Russian shadow fleet, accusing them of illegal oil transportation operations.

United Kingdom Sanctions 30 Vessels in Russian Shadow Fleet