Spilled Oil Returning to Venezuela After Vessel Capsizes
Illicitly obtained oil originating from Venezuela has begun its return journey home, albeit in a concerning manner; as a 170km long oil slick.
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Crew of 11 Evacuated from Sinking General Cargo Ship
A crew of 11 was evacuated from the Korean general cargo vessel Keum Yang 6, which was experiencing flooding in rough weather near Jeju Island.
U.S. Disrupts Iranian Ship's Operations Digitally
According to a report by NBC News the U.S. executed a cyber operation targeting an Iranian naval vessel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Manila Pursues Shipowner Accountability for Tanker Sinking
The DOJ Manila is initiating legal actions against RDC Reield Marine Services for their involvement in the Princess Empress sinking & oil spill.
Trinidad and Tobago: Shipwreck Oil Threat
Trinidad and Tobago is grappling with a significant oil spill resulting from a mysterious shipwreck that occurred last week.
Security Alert as Bulk Carrier Targeted by Houthi Missile
The NASDAQ-listed shipping company Star Bulk's 20-year-old panamax vessel, the Star Iris, was attacked by Houthi forces today.
Probable Cause of ‘Carib Trader II’ Sinking Revealed
The investigation report by the NTSB has been released concerning the sinking of the Carib Trader II while being towed from Port of Miami to Haiti
Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking
A vessel navigating the inland waterways, laden with 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride, has sunk in Hamburg Port.
Harassment Crisis Aboard Canadian Ships
SIU Canada discloses concerning findings from a recent study, showing almost half the maritime workforce has encountered harassment or bullying.
NTSB Pushes Locator Devices for Maritime Safety
The NTSB recently released a safety recommendation encouraging the provision of personal locator devices for each crew member.
Bulker Vessel Collides with Bridge in Argentina
A Kamsarmax bulk carrier owned by Foremost Group, a U.S. company, experienced damage after colliding with a bridge in Argentina.
Two Vessels Rescued from Somali Pirate Hijackings
Two fishing vessels, one belonging to Iran and the other to Sri Lanka have been released after being hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Crisis in Red Sea Halts UN's Completion of FSO Safer Ops
The ongoing maritime crisis in the Red Sea has led to the halting of efforts to dismantle the FSO Safer, an aging tanker.
EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking
The new partnership aligns with the EU’s roadmap aimed at addressing and fighting Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime.
Maritime Safety Breach: UK Port Captain's High Alcohol Level
A 65-year-old captain faces sentencing after admitting he was in command of a containership while exceeding the legal alcohol limit for seafarers