US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis
Shipping
CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone
CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.
RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders
Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.
ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey
Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support
CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik
CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.
Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals
Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.
Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.
Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu
HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift
Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.
Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel
The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.
Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel
MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain
The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.
LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes
The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam
Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1
ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents
U.S. Targets Iran Oil Trade, Warns Shipping on Risks
The United States has introduced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, issuing a strong warning to the global shipping industry.
Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge
April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
ILO Approves Seafarer Wage Hike Through to 2028
The ILO wrapped up its latest round of minimum wage talks during a session of the Joint Maritime Commission’s Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers.
Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing
The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.