Bangladesh Sees Increase in Piracy Incidents Warns ReCAAP
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued a warning about a rise in piracy incidents in Bangladesh, an emerging Asian export powerhouse.
Accidents & Emergencies
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done
Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.
Four Days On & Singapore Still Battling to Contain Oil Spill
Singapore continues to face challenges in addressing an oil spill that is spreading in the city-state's waters, despite efforts to contain it.
Houthis Claim Responsibility for US Vessel Attacks
June 16th, Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on two civilian ships and an American Destroyer in the Red and Arabian Seas.
Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach
Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.
Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision
According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.
MSC Vessel Hit with Arrest Warrant After Speeding Incident
The US Court issue arrest warrant for MSC Michigan VII following a lawsuit by a terminal operator claiming the vessel damaged a Charleston Pier.
76 Passengers Rescued from Italian Ferry After Mayday Call
The Italian Media Agency reported that the Italian Coast Guard, police and fire brigade successfully rescued 76 passengers from the ferry Audace.
Liberian Flagged Bulk Carrier Attacked in Red Sea
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported on June 12th that the bulk carrier Tutor was attacked twice while navigating the Red Sea.
Bridge Closes in Charleston, SC Due to Container Ship Malfunction
US Coast Guard announced traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was halted due to a control system malfunction on container ship MSC Michigan VII
Houthis Attack Three Commercial Ships in Red and Arabian Seas
According to Reuters, Houthi forces recently attacked three commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea
Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill
Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.
Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend
The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.
28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship
Marport, Turkey; a container ship, the Medkon Rize, lost 28 cargo containers overboard after a mobile crane collapsed onto the vessel's main deck
Labadee, Haiti Removed from Celebrity Apex's Schedule
Via an official statement, Celebrity Cruises has decided to cancel Celebrity Apex's planned stops at Labadee, Haiti due to the political unrest.
Weekend Sees Houthis Claim More Attacks on Multiple Vessels
Reuters have reported that the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier, a U.S. destroyer, and three other vessels.
Bulk Carrier Engine Room Explosion Kills Seven, Injures More
SNRT media reported an explosion and fire in the engine room of the Toro Rosso, resulting in the deaths of seven crew and injuries to others.
Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rescue of five fishermen who were stranded following a collision with an container ship.
John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports
The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures
Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.