Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey

On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.

Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported

An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo

Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban

Engine Fire Breaks Out on Dutch Barge Near Lelystad

A fire erupted on August 3 in the engine room of the inland cargo barge Triangle while it was navigating the Markermeer near Oostvaardersdijk.

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

Container Market Faces Long-Term Oversupply Challenges

The container shipping industry is expected to wrestle with a prolonged supply-demand imbalance that may persist through the end of the decade.

Evergreen Faces Back-to-Back Container Incidents in S. America

Evergreen Marine, Taiwan’s largest container shipping company, has experienced two major container losses in South American waters within a week.

HD Hyundai Sued Over Key Bridge Collapse Switchboard Fault

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have filed a product liability lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

South Korea to Invest $150B in Boosting U.S. Shipbuilding

Carbon Emissions Improve in Shipping Despite Red Sea Crisis

Engine Room Fire Breaks Out on Pumba in Red Sea Transit

July 29th, a fire broke out in the engine room of the Pumba, a Liberia-flagged container vessel, while the ship was sailing through the Red Sea.

Ever Feat Arrives in Montevideo After Storm Damage at Sea

July 29th, the Ever Feat docked at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay following severe weather encountered off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil.

First IRRC Issued Under Hong Kong Convention for Recycling

GMS, the world’s leading ship recycling buyer, has announced the issuance of the first-ever International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC).

Houthis Share Video of Eternity C Crew, Escalate Threats

On July 28, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they had rescued 10 crew members from the Eternity C, a cargo ship that sank earlier this month.