Greek Shipping Advised to Avoid Red Sea Following Attacks
Commercial vessels currently voyaging the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden have been advised by Greece to avoid Yemeni waters following attacks.
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Corrosion Led to Failure in Heavy-Lift Crane Operation
NTSB report revealed that corrosion and wear led to the snapping of a wire rope during the lifting of a wind turbine part on the Thorco Basilisk.
London Insurers Extend Red Sea High-Risk Zone in Response to Threat
London's marine insurance market expanded its designation of high-risk areas in the Red Sea following an increase in attacks on commercial ships.
US Maritime Protection Mission in Red Sea Joined by 9 Nations
The U.S Secretary of Defense has announced the launch of a coalition of those countries that are willing to protect maritime trade in the Red Sea
Bulk Carrier Hijacked Off Somalia Coast
Off the Somalian coast, commercial vessel remains hijacked by group of unknown assailants, significantly raising fears of persisting instability.
Naval Escort Operation in the Red Sea Led by US
Due to attacks on merchant shipping by Iranian-backed Houthis in the waters surrounding Yemen in recent weeks trade between Europe & Asia has slowed
Egypt: 55 Vessel Diversions Since Nov Amid Growing Strains
The Suez Canal Authority of Egypt disclosed that they are vigilantly observing the repercussions of escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea
Over the nearly 2-year duration of the war, the detection of mines in the Black Sea has been a problem in the conflict between Ukraine & Russia
Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak
In response to spill that shut down 2 pipelines Shell & Chevron said they had stopped oil production at multiple sites in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak
A tank fell as a result of a structural issue at an oil tank platform. Approximately 14,000 gallons of oil are thought to have leaked.
Lubricant Leak from Container Ship in Alaska
Oil leak from container ship owned by Matson sailing to Anchorage, AK monitored by the US Coast Guard in collaboration with other authorities.
Freight Ships To Avoid Taiwan Due to China's Naval Exercises
As China conducted its most provocative military exercises in decades surrounding Taiwan, shippers rerouted their boats from the Taiwan Strait.
Six People Rescued After Barge Hits Two Powerboats
After tugboat moving barges collides with 2 recreational power boats on Saturday 6 people were pulled from the ocean close to Goat Island TX.
Pipeline Company to Pay Almost $1m for Oil Spill Clean Up
Nearly $1M in cleanup costs covered by owner of underwater oil pipeline that leaked 25,000 gallons of crude into the ocean off S. Cali last year.
Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion
An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.