Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
Africa
AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe
AIDAstella, the newest vessel in AIDA Cruises’ Selection class, is celebrating its 13th anniversary today, Monday, March 16th. Happy birthday!
Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping
New figures from Container Trade Statistics for cargo loaded in January indicate one of the most important trends seen last year is continuing.
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
Carnival Sunshine to Make Cruise Line’s First Africa Calls
Carnival Cruise Line is to include African destinations for the first time during its Mediterranean summer program 2027 on the Carnival Sunshine.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Carnival Sunshine Reveals New Europe and Africa Sailings
Carnival announces 2027–28 deployment plans for Carnival Sunshine, featuring first-ever calls in Africa and additional European destinations.
$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port
A Qatari investment fund has reached a $2.7 billion agreement with the ports division of MSC to develop and expand Libya’s Port of Misrata.
Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With Silver Muse Call
Casablanca Cruise Port has officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of Silversea Cruises’ ship, Silver Muse on January 6th.
Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks
A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack
Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier
Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard
Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead
A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.
Viridien Launches New Seismic Project for Angola Block 22
Viridien introduces multi-client seismic reimaging initiative focused on Angola’s offshore block 22 ahead of the country’s upcoming licensing round.
South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal
Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters
Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.
AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN
AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.
Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade
The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.
Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast
Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.