Tug Owner Linked to Tobago Oil Spill Potentially Identified
Bellingcat & the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian have identified a Panama-based entity as the company behind a severe oil spill in the Caribbean.
Accidents & Emergencies
Red Sea Environmental Crisis as Rubymar Sinks
The maritime crisis in the Red Sea has escalated with the recent sinking of the Rubymar bulk carrier early on Saturday.
230 Houthi Targets in Yemen Hit by U.S.
Senior Pentagon official discloses that the US has targeted 230 locations in Yemen in response to Houthi-led assaults on vessels in the Red Sea.
Stranded Turkish-Flagged Ship Hit by Missiles in Ukraine
A cargo ship flying the Turkish flag, marooned for over two years in Ukraine, was targeted by missile strikes while docked at the Kherson port.
High Demand for Norwegian Cruise Line Despite Red Sea Woes
Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings saw an uptick in pre-market trading following the company's announcement of its 2024 projections.
Subsea Cable Damage Reported of Yemen Coast
Following alerts regarding the potential threat from Houthi rebels to underwater cables in the Red Sea, fiber-optic cable off Yemen has been cut.
Four Men Charged in Lethal Navy SEAL Incident
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against four individuals implicated in the shipment of Iranian-produced arms to Houthi insurgents.
160 Tons Of Ukrainian Grain Has Been Destroyed In Poland
Kyiv, Feb 25th, it was reported that approx 160 tons of Ukrainian grain were destroyed at a Polish railway station amidst significant protests.
Norwegian Cruise Ship Stopped From Docking Amid Outbreak
Feb 25th, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holding vessel was denied docking at Mauritius' main port due to sanitary concerns following reports of illness
Broker BRS Warns Grey Fleet Will Turn Darker
Luxembourg brokerage firm BRS issues caution that grey fleet is set to deepen in obscurity as enhanced sanctions increasingly constrict Russia.
UK Sanctions Fractal Shipping & Beks Ship Management
Fractal Shipping, based in the UAE, and Turkey's Beks Ship Management have been highlighted in the recent set of sanctions announced by the UK.
Efforts Underway to Save Bulker After Houthi Strike
The Belize-flagged bulk carrier, Rubymar, which sustained damage from a missile strike by Houthi rebels, remains buoyant despite water ingress.
Vessel Hits Bridge in Guangzhou Causing Collapse
Chinese container barge seen to have slammed into the Lixinsha Bridge which crosses the Pearl River in the Southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
U.S. Halts Shipment of Iranian Arms to Houthis
A vessel laden with weapons and materials intended for conflict support was recently detained in the Arabian Sea by a US coats guard cutter.
Spilled Oil Returning to Venezuela After Vessel Capsizes
Illicitly obtained oil originating from Venezuela has begun its return journey home, albeit in a concerning manner; as a 170km long oil slick.
Crew of 11 Evacuated from Sinking General Cargo Ship
A crew of 11 was evacuated from the Korean general cargo vessel Keum Yang 6, which was experiencing flooding in rough weather near Jeju Island.
U.S. Disrupts Iranian Ship's Operations Digitally
According to a report by NBC News the U.S. executed a cyber operation targeting an Iranian naval vessel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Manila Pursues Shipowner Accountability for Tanker Sinking
The DOJ Manila is initiating legal actions against RDC Reield Marine Services for their involvement in the Princess Empress sinking & oil spill.
Trinidad and Tobago: Shipwreck Oil Threat
Trinidad and Tobago is grappling with a significant oil spill resulting from a mysterious shipwreck that occurred last week.
Security Alert as Bulk Carrier Targeted by Houthi Missile
The NASDAQ-listed shipping company Star Bulk's 20-year-old panamax vessel, the Star Iris, was attacked by Houthi forces today.