Probable Cause of ‘Carib Trader II’ Sinking Revealed
The investigation report by the NTSB has been released concerning the sinking of the Carib Trader II while being towed from Port of Miami to Haiti
Accidents & Emergencies
Hamburg Port Witnesses Ship Sinking
A vessel navigating the inland waterways, laden with 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride, has sunk in Hamburg Port.
Harassment Crisis Aboard Canadian Ships
SIU Canada discloses concerning findings from a recent study, showing almost half the maritime workforce has encountered harassment or bullying.
NTSB Pushes Locator Devices for Maritime Safety
The NTSB recently released a safety recommendation encouraging the provision of personal locator devices for each crew member.
Bulker Vessel Collides with Bridge in Argentina
A Kamsarmax bulk carrier owned by Foremost Group, a U.S. company, experienced damage after colliding with a bridge in Argentina.
Two Vessels Rescued from Somali Pirate Hijackings
Two fishing vessels, one belonging to Iran and the other to Sri Lanka have been released after being hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Crisis in Red Sea Halts UN's Completion of FSO Safer Ops
The ongoing maritime crisis in the Red Sea has led to the halting of efforts to dismantle the FSO Safer, an aging tanker.
EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking
The new partnership aligns with the EU’s roadmap aimed at addressing and fighting Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime.
Maritime Safety Breach: UK Port Captain's High Alcohol Level
A 65-year-old captain faces sentencing after admitting he was in command of a containership while exceeding the legal alcohol limit for seafarers
Iran Converts Boxship into Drone Carrier
Iran is launching its first drone carrier, a converted boxship, adding to growing concerns surrounding the situation in the Middle East.
11% Rise in Seafarer Abandonments is “Unacceptable” Says ITF
There has been an alarming 11% increase in the number of crew abandonment cases in 2023 compared to 2022 according to a recent report by the ITF
Novatek's Baltic Terminal Targeted by Drones from Ukraine
Executing the mission with the aid of two long-range drones, the operation led to a fire at Novatek's gas terminal, prompting the evacuation of staff.
Animal Welfare Alarm Sounded as Cattle Struggle in Red Sea Chaos
A vessel transporting cattle from Australia, initially bound for the Middle East, has reportedly rerouted towards Africa.
Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship
Military officials said that the U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden amidst a raid on an Iranian ship have still not been found.
French Warship Becomes Floating Hospital For Injured Gazans
As health infrastructure in Gaza collapses up to 1,000 people have been treated in a French field hospital aboard a ship off the Egypt coast.
Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions
The recent shift in trade routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by the Houthis is significantly impacting the shipping industry's carbon footprint
Team Enlisted to Dismantle Trawler Grounded Near Portland ME
Local media reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved dismantling a trawler that ran aground near Portland, Maine, over the weekend.
UK MoD to Upgrade Defence Missile System Used in Red Sea
In a statement made by the MoD a missile system will be upgraded to feature a new warhead & software enabling it to counter ballistic missile threads.
RIBCRAFT Expands Lifesaving Resources for Maine Firefighters
The specialized RIB not only expands the department’s response capabilities but also offers a secure platform for conducting rescue missions.
Since Ever Given Grounding Suez Canal Transits Fall to Lowest
Transits of commercial vessels through the Suez Canal have dropped to their lowest since the Ever Given blocked the waterway nearly 3 years ago.