Crew of Polish Bulk Carrier Discovers Cocaine Onboard
October 7, the crew of the Polish-flagged bulk carrier Jawor made a surprising discovery: several packets of cocaine stashed onboard their vessel
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CINS Issues New Guidelines for Safe Carriage of Charcoal
Cargo Incident Notification System, an initiative led by the container shipping industry, releases guidelines to ensure safe transport of charcoal
Asian Shipbuilders See Record Highs for Newbuilds in 2024
2024 has been a standout year for Asian shipbuilders, with newbuild prices reaching unprecedented levels, according to data from Clarksons.
Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa
On October 6, a merchant vessel docked at Yuzhny Port in the Odessa region was struck by a Russian ballistic missile, infrared footage showed.
Bulk Carriers Collide in Bosphorus, Major Incident Averted
October 3rd, an accident occurred when two bulk carriers collided while navigating near the Pasalimani area along the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey
Mitsui OSK Lines Linked to New $413M FSRU Order in South Korea
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been connected to a recent order for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) placed in South Korea.
OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Marshall Islands Tanker Owner
Office of Foreign Assets Control issues sanctions against tanker owner and vessels due to alleged involvement in the transport of Russian oil.
Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions
Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping continues its buying spree, showing no signs of slowing down during an aggressive clutch of acquisitions.
New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai
A newly established container shipping company based in Shanghai, STF Shipping, has started offering services throughout northeast Asia.
Hapag-Lloyd Places $5.25bn Orders with Chinese Shipyards
Hapag-Lloyd choses two Chinese shipyards for latest expansion, an order of $5.25 billion: one of the largest containership deals in history.
Panama to Revoke Registration of Ships Involved in Illegality
The PMA commits to canceling the registration of any ship found engaging in illegal actions or attempting to change its flag to dodge sanctions.
CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes
After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.
Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia
A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.
Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs
A container vessel, the ONE Hammersmith, encountered engine issues on the afternoon of September 27 while en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.
UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia
The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.