26 Jul 2022

UKHO To Stop Paper Charts

The UK Hydrographic Office projects that the progressive elimination of paper charts from production would be completed by the end of 2026.

UKHO To Stop Paper Charts
25 Jul 2022

PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes

Pacific International Lines of Singapore decides to use the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool in an effort to identify dangerous shipments.

PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes
25 Jul 2022

Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt

EGAS, Kanfer Shipping, Leth Suez Transit hope to work with commodities traders to develop strategic, competitive LNG bunkering hub in Suez Canal.

Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt
25 Jul 2022

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues

The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt ​vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues
25 Jul 2022

Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike

The Foinaven FPSO vessel's crew members have chosen to go on strike in response to a disagreement about redundancy money payouts.

Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike
25 Jul 2022

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash

Belize-flagged Cramoil Equity was reportedly transporting hazardous trash without permission when the Batam Port Authority received a tip.

Prison Sentence for Captain for Transporting Harmful Trash
23 Jul 2022

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary

Upon learning crew members were due more than $120,000 in salaries, officials barred an oil tanker from entering Australian ports for six months.

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary
21 Jul 2022

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port

Two containers bearing the same distinctive number landed at the Chattogram port. The incident was discovered by the port's computerized CTMS.

Two Identically Numbered Containers at Chattogram Port
21 Jul 2022

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released

The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released
20 Jul 2022

Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities

An alarming new behavior claimed Russia is allegedly laundering grain has been discovered by Windward, a maritime AI technology company.

Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities
20 Jul 2022

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax

As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax
19 Jul 2022

First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched

Intro of new direct connection from Scotland to China and vice versa is expected to benefit Scottish industries like food and drink.

First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched
17 Jul 2022

Peruvian Navy Ship Catches Fire During Military Exercise

According to RIMPAC reports of the fire were brought to watch floor at 8am. After the fire started, several ships helped the Guise and its crew.

Peruvian Navy Ship Catches Fire During Military Exercise
14 Jul 2022

6m TEU Surplus Containers Manageable

Per Drewry’s Container Census & Leasing Annual Review & Forecast 2022/23 report, global pool of containers increased by nearly 50m TEU in 2021.

6m TEU Surplus Containers Manageable
14 Jul 2022

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies

The cook drowned in March 2022. He fell into the sea when he attempted to negotiate the ship’s badly damaged gangway to go ashore.

Member of Abandoned Indian Crew in Sri Lanka Tragically Dies