28 Jan 2025

Engine Room Fire on Kriti Captain Contained at French Anchorage

January 25, a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil and chemical tanker while it was moored at the Port-la-Nouvelle Anchorage in France.

Engine Room Fire on Kriti Captain Contained at French Anchorage
28 Jan 2025

Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China

Vessels sailing under the Iranian flag have been identified as carrying sodium perchlorate, a chemical essential for producing missile propellant

Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China
27 Jan 2025

Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns

Taiwan has placed 52 Chinese-owned ships operating under flags of convenience on a blacklist following the severing of a subsea communications cable

Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns
27 Jan 2025

Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued

An Indonesian-flagged vessel, the LCT Cahaya Dana Reza, capsized on January 23rd in waters near Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.

Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued
27 Jan 2025

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
23 Jan 2025

CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai

CMA CGM is thought to be the company referred to in an announcement by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries regarding this year's largest ship order so far

CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai
23 Jan 2025

Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait

The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.

Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait
23 Jan 2025

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper

On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper
22 Jan 2025

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters

January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
21 Jan 2025

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit

In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit
21 Jan 2025

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel

On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
20 Jan 2025

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body

George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
20 Jan 2025

Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year

Young Honest Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered company, has acquired the first vintage Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) of 2025.

Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year
20 Jan 2025

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal

French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
16 Jan 2025

CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.

CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges