Container Ship Knocks Over Three Cranes at Turkish Port
The YM Witness collided with three major container cranes during its docking attempt at Evyap Port in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday afternoon.
Accidents & Emergencies
Indian Naval Forces Seize Hijacked Bulk Carrier
An Indian Navy operation successfully reclaimed a Navibulgar bulk carrier, hijacked by Somali pirates three months prior, rescuing all 17 crew.
Hijacked Bulker Potentially Used As Base for Somali Pirates
A bulk carrier seized by Somalis in December is possibly being utilized as a base ship as pirate activities escalate off the Horn of Africa.
Search On for Missing Seafarer in Singaporean Waters
Efforts to find a crew member who went missing from a bulk carrier in the waters off Singapore in the early morning of 15 March are still underway
Crew Remains Hostage on the Hijacked Abdullah
A security vessel engaged in a confrontation with pirates aboard the ship Abduallah on the night of 13th March, as reported by one of the crew.
Houthis Threaten to Reach Deeper into Indian Ocean
The Houthis' goal is to block ships associated with their adversaries from navigating past the Cape of Good Hope.
Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia
Following a successful hijacking earlier itn the week, Somali pirates have ventured back to the ocean in pursuit of additional vessels nearby.
Pirates Hijack Bulk Carrier Off Somalian Coast
The vessel, a supramax bulk carrier constructed in 2015 and operated by SR Shipping, was transporting coal from Maputo to Hamriya at the time.
Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up
On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.
Remaining Filipino Tanker Crew Released by Iran
Iran has released the remaining crew of the Greek-owned tanker St Nikolas, detained by its military forces in the Gulf of Oman since January.
Crew Rescued from Sinking Vietnamese Cargo Ship
March 10th, MRCC Vietnam notified the Singaporean authorities that all 11 crew of the Hung Phat 89 had been rescued, but the ship itself had sunk
Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea
March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days
Oil Stops Leaking from Capsized Barge Off Tobago
The leakage from an overturned barge close to the Caribbean island of Tobago has ceased while the government has announced efforts to salvage it.
Two Containers of Oranges Ignite in S. Korean Ports
March 4, South Korea's Changwon province, two refrigerated containers of oranges imported from the US caught fire in two incidents at local ports
Houthi Financial Network Targeted by New Sanctions
OFAC intensifies efforts against entities facilitating Iranian goods shipments connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a figure linked to Corps-Qods Force.
Volkswagen Sued by Allianz & MOL Over Felicity Ace Sinking
Owner of the Felicity Ace and its insurance provider have initiated legal action against Volkswagen, attributing her sinking to the car manufacturer
Engine Failure Results in 6-Day Towing for Boxship
MSC KATYAYNI experienced engine failure and required towing over a span of six days from a location approx. 300 nautical miles off Vigo, Spain.
Cause of Tug-Tanker Accident in Corpus Christi Ship Channel Revealed
NTSB identified that speed & hydrodynamic forces were factors in an incident where a tugboat & tanker collided in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel
Houthis Increasing Grip on Shipping in Red Sea
Following their initial successful attack on a vessel, Houthis have declared any ship entering their territorial waters must secure a permit.
Houthi Drone Shot Down in Red Sea by Italian Warship
The Italian Navy destroyed a drone over the Red Sea, acting in defense under the European Union's new naval operations in that region.