Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge
A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.

A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.
The MPA of Singapore has reported an overflow of five tonnes of bunker fuel during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier
On October 28, Yemen's Houthi Rebels targeted the merchant vessel Motaro as it traveled through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.
October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters
COSCO Shipping Lines, one of China's major container shipping companies, has placed an order for six boxships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.
On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.
International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.
Analysts at Alphaliner report that CMA CGM has acquired five high-reefer 2,259 TEU container vessels it previously had on charter from Seatrade.
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.
Panama president signs executive decree that enables Panama Ship Registry to cancel registration of any vessel on international sanctions lists.
October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members
October 21, fire erupted in engine room of Malta-flagged products tanker, Med Atlantic. All 22 crew members were rescued, with no reported injuries.
Container ports are grappling with severe scheduling disruptions not seen since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Swiss giant MSC, through its subsidiary SAS, agrees to purchase majority stake in the Brazilian port and maritime logistics company Wilson Sons.