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Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier Sider Olympia in UK Port

A large fire broke out on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sider Olympia on April 13 while it was docked at Northfleet port in the UK.

Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier Sider Olympia in UK Port
1 day ago

South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024

South Korea experienced a notable rise in maritime incidents and casualties in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Oceans & Fisheries.

South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024
1 day ago

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers

Yangzijiang Financial Holding is making a return to Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding with a fresh order in the handysize dry bulk market.

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers
1 day ago

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag

April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag
5 days ago

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead

A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
5 days ago

Trump’s New Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Flows

Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs have officially taken effect, with China, the world’s leading exporter, hit with a staggering 104% rate.

Trump’s New Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Flows
5 days ago

Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea

A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.

Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea
6 days ago

Human Rights at Sea Charity Closes Due to Lack of Funding

A UK-based NGO that has long championed the rights of those working at sea has announced it will shut down due to a lack of funding.

Human Rights at Sea Charity Closes Due to Lack of Funding
6 days ago

Euroseas Secures Higher-Paying Charter for Feeder Vessel

Greek container ship operator Euroseas has landed a more lucrative long-term charter deal for one of its feeder vessels.

Euroseas Secures Higher-Paying Charter for Feeder Vessel
7 days ago

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery
7 Apr 2025

CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI

CMA CGM has partnered with tech company Mistral AI in a €100 million initiative over the next five years to implement tailored AI solutions.

CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI
7 Apr 2025

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline.

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project
4 Apr 2025

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship

South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship
4 Apr 2025

Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland

April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.

Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland
4 Apr 2025

Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Global Trade Tensions Escalate

U.S. President Trump introduces tariffs, including a 34% levy on Chinese imports in a move that has triggered backlash from global trade partners

Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Global Trade Tensions Escalate