18 Feb 2025

Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision

Southampton Crown Court has sentenced the master of a North Sea cargo ship and the operating company for their roles in a 2021 fatal accident.

Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision
17 Feb 2025

Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III

The Canadian Coast Guard is evaluating the best approach to refloat a containership that ran aground off Newfoundland on Saturday morning.

Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III
17 Feb 2025

Bulk Carrier Lila Incheon Hits Quay at Brunsbüttel Port

Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Lila Incheon made contact with the quay while maneuvering to berth at Brunsbüttel Port on the Elbe River, Germany.

Bulk Carrier Lila Incheon Hits Quay at Brunsbüttel Port
13 Feb 2025

Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers

Nearly 120 people aboard a cruise ship that departed Florida are ill with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers
12 Feb 2025

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping

Houthis issue warning, stating they're ready to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea if ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapses.

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping
12 Feb 2025

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity

February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity
12 Feb 2025

Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering

On February 11, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported a fuel leak during a bunkering operation involving two oil tankers.

Fuel Spill Reported at Ahırkapı Anchorage During Bunkering
11 Feb 2025

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels

Shipping companies have been alerted to the resurgence of Somali pirates, who are once again actively seeking targets.

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels
10 Feb 2025

Crude Oil Tanker Koala Runs Aground After Engine Explosions

February 9, a crude oil tanker carrying 130,000 tons of oil ran aground at Ust-Luga Port, Russia, following three explosions in its engine room.

Crude Oil Tanker Koala Runs Aground After Engine Explosions
10 Feb 2025

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted and seized a chemical tanker and a Bangladeshi vessel for conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer.

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer
7 Feb 2025

U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Shipments

Trump acts on pledge to increase pressure on Iran by imposing sanctions on those accused of facilitating the transport of Iranian oil to China.

U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Shipments
7 Feb 2025

Cargo Vessel Sommen Grounds Twice in Kiel Canal Transit

On February 5, the general cargo ship Sommen encountered two separate grounding incidents while navigating through Germany’s Kiel Canal.

Cargo Vessel Sommen Grounds Twice in Kiel Canal Transit
6 Feb 2025

Denmark Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers

Denmark escalates efforts to curb the movement of Russian-linked shadow tankers navigating its waters by implementing stricter controls.

Denmark Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers
6 Feb 2025

Maersk Reports Strong 2024, Red Sea Uncertainty Looms

In 2024, Maersk, Denmark’s largest shipping company, marked its third-best financial year in its entire 121-year history.

Maersk Reports Strong 2024, Red Sea Uncertainty Looms
6 Feb 2025

Crew Member Airlifted from Diamond Princess Near New Zealand

Crew member aboard the Diamond Princess required emergency medical evacuation after sustaining an eye injury while sailing off the coast of NZ.

Crew Member Airlifted from Diamond Princess Near New Zealand