Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision
A recent accident report has recommended greater use of pilots in Gibraltar’s waters following a significant maritime incident.
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Ocean Network Express and LX Pantos Form Joint Venture
Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with Korean logistics firm LX Pantos to launch Boxlinks in the United States.
Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Drop Further in February
Ocean container freight rates are set to decline further in February, influenced by the Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year slowdown.
Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation
Norwegian authorities announced the release of the Silver Dania, which had been held under suspicion of damaging an undersea telecoms cable.
LNG Carrier Rates Plummet to Record Lows in the Atlantic
The difficult start to the year for LNG carriers reaches new lows, with some ship types now experiencing negative earnings in the Atlantic basin.
Greek Shipping Firm Eurobulk Fined for Pollution Violations
Greek company Eurobulk Ltd. has admitted to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and falsifying records to cover up the infractions.
Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions
Ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have surged this month following the largest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.
First Modern VLCC Sale of the Year Nears Completion
The first modern VLCC sale of 2025 is in progress, with brokers reporting the eight-year-old, 300,000 dwt Leicester has been sold for $87 million
Moroccan Navy Rescues Two Stranded Ships in Urgent Mission
January 28, the Moroccan Navy carried out two separate rescue operations after receiving distress signals from the vessels Linden and Tai Hua Wan
Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry
In a remarkable move, a single family has propelled a landlocked European nation into the ranks of the world’s top shipowning countries.
Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.
Chief Engineer of ASL Singapore Sentenced for MARPOL Violations
The CE of the Liberian-flagged vessel ASL Singapore has been sentenced to three months in prison after admitting to violating MARPOL regulations.
Greece-Flagged Tanker Attacked in Singapore Strait
A Greece-registered tanker was boarded by two armed individuals carrying knives while traveling eastbound through the Singapore Strait yesterday.
Containership ASL Bauhinia Abandoned After Fire off Yemen
The crew of the Hong Kong-registered containership ASL Bauhinia evacuated the vessel after it was engulfed in flames on January 28, off Yemen.
Engine Room Fire on Kriti Captain Contained at French Anchorage
January 25, a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil and chemical tanker while it was moored at the Port-la-Nouvelle Anchorage in France.