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.
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HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund
HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector
CMA CGM Invests in Vanguard to Secure US Bio-LNG
CMA CGM is taking a minority stake in U.S.-based Vanguard Renewables via its PULSE energy fund locking in long-term supplies of renewable natural gas
UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships
Large black exhaust pipes designed to trap harmful emissions will soon be seen on ships in Europe, thanks to United Kingdom government funding.
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
On August 18 a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller which was docked at the Transmediterranean Terminal in Valencia, Spain.
Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.
SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has strengthened its fleet to 57 vessels with the addition of a new LPG carrier named the Sahyadri.
Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm
Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.
Spain’s First Bio-LNG Bunkering Completed in Algeciras
Switzerland-based energy provider Axpo has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras, Spain.
Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners
Yemen's Houthi faction has escalated its efforts to disrupt maritime activity in the Red Sea by formally warning 64 international shipowners.
Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.
New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.
Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey
On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.
Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported
An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier
Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo
Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban
Engine Fire Breaks Out on Dutch Barge Near Lelystad
A fire erupted on August 3 in the engine room of the inland cargo barge Triangle while it was navigating the Markermeer near Oostvaardersdijk.
CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels
Container Market Faces Long-Term Oversupply Challenges
The container shipping industry is expected to wrestle with a prolonged supply-demand imbalance that may persist through the end of the decade.
Evergreen Faces Back-to-Back Container Incidents in S. America
Evergreen Marine, Taiwan’s largest container shipping company, has experienced two major container losses in South American waters within a week.
HD Hyundai Sued Over Key Bridge Collapse Switchboard Fault
Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have filed a product liability lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.