25 Oct 2024

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup

More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup
25 Oct 2024

Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge

Singaporean companies Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the owners and operators of the Dali containership, have agreed to pay $102 million.

Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge
25 Oct 2024

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey

On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey
24 Oct 2024

Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off

The search for a passenger who went overboard from the Allure of the Seas has been suspended by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force after 15 hours.

Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off
24 Oct 2024

Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean

International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.

Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
24 Oct 2024

Bulk Carrier Ultra Infinity Strikes Canal Embankment in Fog

October 23, the bulk carrier Ultra Infinity collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal in Germany due to low visibility caused by heavy fog.

Bulk Carrier Ultra Infinity Strikes Canal Embankment in Fog
23 Oct 2024

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island

A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
22 Oct 2024

Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost

October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members

Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost
22 Oct 2024

Fire Breaks Out in Tanker’s Engine Room, Crew Rescued

October 21, fire erupted in engine room of Malta-flagged products tanker, Med Atlantic. All 22 crew members were rescued, with no reported injuries.

Fire Breaks Out in Tanker’s Engine Room, Crew Rescued
21 Oct 2024

Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Containership in Arabian Sea

On October 18th, Houthi forces based in Yemen announced they had targeted a container ship, the Megalopolis, in the Arabian Sea.

Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Containership in Arabian Sea
17 Oct 2024

Ukraine Seeks UN Help as Russian Attacks Target Ports & Ships

With Russia ramping up attacks on shipping and port infrastructure over the past month, Ukrainian authorities are turning to the UN for assistance

Ukraine Seeks UN Help as Russian Attacks Target Ports & Ships
16 Oct 2024

Bangladesh Issues Warning After Fire on Ship Carrying LPG

Following a major fire off its coast, the Bangladeshi government has urged local companies to stop working with sanctioned ships and cargoes.

Bangladesh Issues Warning After Fire on Ship Carrying LPG
15 Oct 2024

Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead

Russian missile strike damages two civilian vessels and kills one, with several others injured. The attack caused damage to both ships and port.

Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead
15 Oct 2024

Cement Carrier Blue Ciment 1 Disabled Near Bosphorus

A Liberian-flagged cement carrier, the Blue Ciment 1, encountered engine failure while sailing from Norway to Zonguldak, Turkey.

Cement Carrier Blue Ciment 1 Disabled Near Bosphorus
14 Oct 2024

Fire Breaks Out on Two LPG Carriers in Bay of Bengal

A fire erupted on two LPG carriers, Captain Nikolas and B-LPG Sophia, during a ship-to-ship transfer of LPG in the Bay of Bengal.