19 Mar 2025

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe

A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe
18 Mar 2025

U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs

Several U.S. LNG producers are looking to renegotiate higher prices with buyers due to increasing construction, labor, and borrowing costs.

U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs
18 Mar 2025

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Final GG5G Vessel, ECO Napoli

The Grimaldi Group has officially taken delivery of the ECO Napoli, marking the completion of its GG5G-class vessel series.

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Final GG5G Vessel, ECO Napoli
17 Mar 2025

Elbdeich Reederei Confirms Order for Two More Containerships

Elbdeich Reederei finalizes orders for two new containerships from Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in China, reinforcing its fleet expansion strategy.

Elbdeich Reederei Confirms Order for Two More Containerships
17 Mar 2025

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast

The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast
14 Mar 2025

NGOs Urge EU to Act Over Livestock Carrier’s Troubled Voyage

A coalition of non-governmental organizations has sent an open letter to the European Commission and Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.

NGOs Urge EU to Act Over Livestock Carrier’s Troubled Voyage
14 Mar 2025

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident

The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident
13 Mar 2025

Hapag-Lloyd Expands Fleet Capacity with Jumboization Project

Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has earmarked another series of vessels for jumboization, continuing its strategy of expanding container capacity.

Hapag-Lloyd Expands Fleet Capacity with Jumboization Project
13 Mar 2025

Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision

Captain of containership Solong arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.

Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision
13 Mar 2025

Reefer Vessel Rotsund Runs Aground Off Isle of Skye

On March 10 the reefer vessel Rotsund ran aground near the Isle of Skye, Scotland after its anchor dragged while en route from Haugesund to Kyle.

Reefer Vessel Rotsund Runs Aground Off Isle of Skye
12 Mar 2025

Triton to Acquire GCI in $1 Billion Deal, Expanding Fleet

Triton, one of the world's largest container leasing companies, announces agreement to acquire Global Container Int. in a deal worth over $1bn.

Triton to Acquire GCI in $1 Billion Deal, Expanding Fleet
12 Mar 2025

Shipping Industry Monitors Red Sea After Aid Deadline Passes

The shipping industry is watching developments in the Red Sea today as Houthi rebels threaten to resume attacks on commercial vessels in the region

Shipping Industry Monitors Red Sea After Aid Deadline Passes
12 Mar 2025

Armed Intruders Board Tanker in Philip Channel Near Indonesia

Panama-flagged tanker boarded by seven individuals while traveling through Philip Channel yesterday, about six nautical miles east of Indonesia.

Armed Intruders Board Tanker in Philip Channel Near Indonesia
11 Mar 2025

North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo

Concerns are growing over fuel leakage after the North Sea collision and authorities are assessing the environmental impact of the incident.

North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo
11 Mar 2025

Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK

A large-scale rescue operation is in progress in the North Sea after a product tanker and containership collided and caught fire off the UK coast

Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK