France Plans Tougher Penalties for Shadow Tankers
France is to strengthen enforcement against illicit tanker operations, with proposals to increase penalties for vessels sailing without valid flags.
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Liberian Registry Urges Stronger Seafarer Compliance Checks
The Liberian Registry calls on shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, operators to reassess and strengthen their seafarer compliance processes.
Hong Glory Bulk Opens Athens Office to Expand Reach
Hong Glory Bulk has launched a new office in Athens as part of its strategy to enhance its commercial footprint across the Atlantic region.
Panama Ports Company Files Arbitration Case Against Maersk
Panama Ports Company, part of CK Hutchison, has initiated arbitration proceedings against Maersk, alleging they tried to take over its Panama Canal ops.
Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
A krill fishing vessel named the Antarctic Sea was intentionally struck by the activist ship Bandero on March 31st, resulting in minor damage.
Singapore Issues Guide to Tackle Wildlife Trafficking at Sea
Singapore introduces guide outlining key warning signs to help maritime industry detect and respond to illegal wildlife trafficking in containers.
Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group
Hapag-Lloyd has raised its ownership in India’s JM Baxi Ports and Logistics to 50%, according to details confirmed in its 2025 annual report.
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage
The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time
A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.
Indian LPG Tankers Cleared to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two LPG tankers sailing under the Indian flag, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, receive clearance from Iranian authorities to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm
MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.
Ship Loses Containers in Pacific, Arrives at Long Beach
Container ship arrives at the Port of Long Beach after losing cargo during heavy weather in the Pacific, prompting action from the US Coast Guard.