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.
Accidents & Emergencies
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.
Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait
The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.
Couple Rescued After Yacht Washes Ashore in Mossel Bay
A Finnish couple was assisted early Tuesday morning after their sailing yacht drifted ashore at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay.
Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.
Worker Injured in Knife Attack on Star Princess Cruise Ship
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi employee sustained injuries aboard the Star Princess, a cruise ship currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard.
Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.
Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift
On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.
Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.