Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Vessel Motaro in Red Sea
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.
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Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines
October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters
COSCO Orders Six 13,600 TEU Boxships from Hudong-Zhonghua
COSCO Shipping Lines, one of China's major container shipping companies, has placed an order for six boxships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port
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.
Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey
On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.
Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.
CMA CGM Purchases Five High-Reefer Ships from Seatrade
Analysts at Alphaliner report that CMA CGM has acquired five high-reefer 2,259 TEU container vessels it previously had on charter from Seatrade.
Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.
Panama to Deregister Ships on International Sanctions Lists
Panama president signs executive decree that enables Panama Ship Registry to cancel registration of any vessel on international sanctions lists.
Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost
October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members
Fire Breaks Out in Tanker’s Engine Room, Crew Rescued
October 21, fire erupted in engine room of Malta-flagged products tanker, Med Atlantic. All 22 crew members were rescued, with no reported injuries.
Ports Facing Congestion Crisis as Vessel Bunching Surges
Container ports are grappling with severe scheduling disruptions not seen since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
MSC Acquire Majority in Brazilian Port Operator Wilson Sons
Swiss giant MSC, through its subsidiary SAS, agrees to purchase majority stake in the Brazilian port and maritime logistics company Wilson Sons.
Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Containership in Arabian Sea
On October 18th, Houthi forces based in Yemen announced they had targeted a container ship, the Megalopolis, in the Arabian Sea.
Ocean Network Express Expands East Coast 2 Service
Singapore-based shipping company ONE is enhancing its East Coast 2 service as part of its recently announced 2025 East-West product updates.