Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision
A recent accident report has recommended greater use of pilots in Gibraltar’s waters following a significant maritime incident.
Accidents & Emergencies
Ferry Collision in Bowen Island Causes Service Disruptions
On February 2nd, a Ro-Ro passenger ferry was involved in a collision with several moored boats in the Queen Charlotte Channel near Bowen Island.
Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation
Norwegian authorities announced the release of the Silver Dania, which had been held under suspicion of damaging an undersea telecoms cable.
Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions
Ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have surged this month following the largest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.
Moroccan Navy Rescues Two Stranded Ships in Urgent Mission
January 28, the Moroccan Navy carried out two separate rescue operations after receiving distress signals from the vessels Linden and Tai Hua Wan
Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning
A fire that was first reported on January 27 aboard the bulk carrier Lowlands Diamond remains active, according to the latest update.
Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.
Chief Engineer of ASL Singapore Sentenced for MARPOL Violations
The CE of the Liberian-flagged vessel ASL Singapore has been sentenced to three months in prison after admitting to violating MARPOL regulations.
Greece-Flagged Tanker Attacked in Singapore Strait
A Greece-registered tanker was boarded by two armed individuals carrying knives while traveling eastbound through the Singapore Strait yesterday.
Containership ASL Bauhinia Abandoned After Fire off Yemen
The crew of the Hong Kong-registered containership ASL Bauhinia evacuated the vessel after it was engulfed in flames on January 28, off Yemen.
Engine Room Fire on Kriti Captain Contained at French Anchorage
January 25, a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil and chemical tanker while it was moored at the Port-la-Nouvelle Anchorage in France.
Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage
The bulk carrier Vezhen has been detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of causing damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea.
Cargo Ship & Bulk Carrier Collide at Indonesian Port
A collision between a cargo ship Lumoso Harmoni and bulk carrier Pancaran Glory occurred on January 24 at Muara Sampara Morosi Port, Indonesia.
Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China
Vessels sailing under the Iranian flag have been identified as carrying sodium perchlorate, a chemical essential for producing missile propellant
Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns
Taiwan has placed 52 Chinese-owned ships operating under flags of convenience on a blacklist following the severing of a subsea communications cable
Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued
An Indonesian-flagged vessel, the LCT Cahaya Dana Reza, capsized on January 23rd in waters near Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.
Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.
Barrymore & Bloom Star in MSC Cruises' First Big Game Ad
MSC Cruises has announced that actors Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will headline the company’s first-ever Big Game commercial.
Sailors Rescued After Mariposa Sinks Near Dominican Republic
Four sailors were rescued near the Dominican Republic thanks to a coordinated effort involving the US Coast Guard, a containership, and a fishing boat
Freighter Stuck in Lake Erie Ice Near Buffalo, New York
On January 22nd, the Canadian-flagged freighter Manitoulin became trapped in thick ice on Lake Erie while departing from Buffalo, New York.