25 Jan 2024

Maritime Safety Breach: UK Port Captain's High Alcohol Level

A 65-year-old captain faces sentencing after admitting he was in command of a containership while exceeding the legal alcohol limit for seafarers

Maritime Safety Breach: UK Port Captain's High Alcohol Level
24 Jan 2024

Iran Converts Boxship into Drone Carrier

Iran is launching its first drone carrier, a converted boxship, adding to growing concerns surrounding the situation in the Middle East.

Iran Converts Boxship into Drone Carrier
24 Jan 2024

11% Rise in Seafarer Abandonments is “Unacceptable” Says ITF

There has been an alarming 11% increase in the number of crew abandonment cases in 2023 compared to 2022 according to a recent report by the ITF

11% Rise in Seafarer Abandonments is “Unacceptable” Says ITF
24 Jan 2024

Yang Ming and Evergreen in Talks for Multiple Feeder Orders

Alphaliner is reporting that the Yang Ming is looking for approximately 15 feeders, whilst Evergreen is seeking to contract for 6 total ships.

Yang Ming and Evergreen in Talks for Multiple Feeder Orders
24 Jan 2024

Tsakos Expands Fleet with Purchase of Five Viken Tankers

Tsakos has been linked to acquiring five contemporary tankers through an agreement with Viken Shipping, a Norwegian company.

Tsakos Expands Fleet with Purchase of Five Viken Tankers
23 Jan 2024

Animal Welfare Alarm Sounded as Cattle Struggle in Red Sea Chaos

A vessel transporting cattle from Australia, initially bound for the Middle East, has reportedly rerouted towards Africa.

Animal Welfare Alarm Sounded as Cattle Struggle in Red Sea Chaos
23 Jan 2024

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Progresses with Fleet Growth

Vehicle transport specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen finalize multi-year transport deal with a South Korean construction equipment manufacturer.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Progresses with Fleet Growth
23 Jan 2024

Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship

Military officials said that the U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden amidst a raid on an Iranian ship have still not been found.

Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship
22 Jan 2024

Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions

The recent shift in trade routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by the Houthis is significantly impacting the shipping industry's carbon footprint

Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions
21 Jan 2024

RIBCRAFT Expands Lifesaving Resources for Maine Firefighters

The specialized RIB not only expands the department’s response capabilities but also offers a secure platform for conducting rescue missions.

RIBCRAFT Expands Lifesaving Resources for Maine Firefighters
21 Jan 2024

Since Ever Given Grounding Suez Canal Transits Fall to Lowest

Transits of commercial vessels through the Suez Canal have dropped to their lowest since the Ever Given blocked the waterway nearly 3 years ago.

Since Ever Given Grounding Suez Canal Transits Fall to Lowest
20 Jan 2024

More Ships Signal No Ties to Israel to Avoid Houthi Attacks

In an effort to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, cargo ships are broadcasting that they are not affiliated with Israel.

More Ships Signal No Ties to Israel to Avoid Houthi Attacks
20 Jan 2024

InterManager Urges Prevention of Enclosed Space Deaths

InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew management, highlighted a series of fatal incidents within a week in Dec 2023

InterManager Urges Prevention of Enclosed Space Deaths
19 Jan 2024

Impact of Drought - Panama Canal Toll Revenue Faces Decline

On Wednesday, the administrator of the Panama Canal disclosed a monthly decline of roughly $100 million in toll revenues since October.

Impact of Drought - Panama Canal Toll Revenue Faces Decline
17 Jan 2024

RCL Expands Fleet with Order for Four Boxships from China

Several brokerage report RCL, a Thai shipping company, has ventured to southern China for the procurement of four 4,400 TEU vessels.

RCL Expands Fleet with Order for Four Boxships from China