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
10 Mar 2025

Performance Shipping Secures Funding for Third Newbuild Tanker

Greece-based Performance Shipping has finalized financing for its third newbuild vessel in China through another sale and leaseback agreement.

Performance Shipping Secures Funding for Third Newbuild Tanker
7 Mar 2025

Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship

The Port of Singapore received CMA CGM Iron the first dual-fuel methanol-powered containership in CMA CGM’s fleet during its call on March 4.

Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship
7 Mar 2025

CMA CGM Overtakes Maersk to Become Second Largest Liner

CMA CGM, the most aggressive ship acquirer of the year so far, has reached a significant milestone in the container shipping industry.

CMA CGM Overtakes Maersk to Become Second Largest Liner
7 Mar 2025

Sailors’ Society Launches 24/7 Helpline for Female Seafarers

The international maritime charity, Sailors’ Society, has introduced a dedicated helpline designed to support female seafarers.

Sailors’ Society Launches 24/7 Helpline for Female Seafarers