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.
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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.
TUI Bahareya Embarks on First Nile River Voyage at Luxor
TUI River Cruises has announced the launch of its second Nile River ship, the TUI Bahareya, which officially began sailing from Luxor in Egypt.
Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast
On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.
Sanctioned Tanker Komander Refloated After Suez Mishap
The sanctioned crude oil tanker Komander ran aground in the Suez Canal after suffering engine failure at midday on Tuesday October 28th.
Norwegian Viva Brings Thousands of Visitors to Alexandria
The Port of Alexandria in Egypt recently hosted three calls from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva between September and October.
Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique
Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.
AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership
At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.
NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement
The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.
Comoros Cracks Down On False Ship Registrations
Israeli maritime analytics company Windward has reported that the government of Comoros has begun purging its international shipping registry.
South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties
South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.
Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Exotic Expeditions for Winter 2027-28
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a series of new warm-climate expedition voyages set for the 2027-28 winter season, featuring rarely explored destinations.
Cape Town Marks Record-Breaking 2024-25 Cruise Season
As the 2024-25 cruise season wraps up Cape Town is celebrating a record-setting year that highlights its rising status as a cruise destination.