30 Jun 2025

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock

On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock
27 Jun 2025

Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay

On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.

 Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay
26 Jun 2025

Seafarer Day Focuses on Ending Shipboard Harassment

The focus of this year’s International Day of the Seafarer, an event backed by the United Nations, falls on the My Harassment-Free Ship initiative

Seafarer Day Focuses on Ending Shipboard Harassment
25 Jun 2025

Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen

An explosion aboard the Bow Hercules, a Norwegian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, occurred on June 24 while the vessel was docked at Foynes Port, Ireland

Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen
25 Jun 2025

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port

A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.

Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port
25 Jun 2025

MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has propelled West Africa into Alphaliner’s top 10 of shipping routes served by the largest vessels in operation.

MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings
25 Jun 2025

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding

June 23, Navashino, a Russian-flagged cargo ship transporting wheat, ran aground on the Volga River, near the Balakhna cargo corridor in Russia.

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding
24 Jun 2025

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends

The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends
23 Jun 2025

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany

The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany
23 Jun 2025

Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground

In the early hours of June 20th, a cargo vessel, the Stellamar, became grounded off the coast near Rauma, Finland. The ship had 8 crew onboard.

Cargo Ship Stellamar Refloated After Running Aground
20 Jun 2025

Australia Sanctions 60 Ships Tied to Russia’s Shadow Fleet

Australia has announced sanctions on 60 vessels associated with Russia’s "shadow fleet", which is used to sidestep international oil & gas limits

Australia Sanctions 60 Ships Tied to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
19 Jun 2025

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait
19 Jun 2025

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea

After two emergencies off the Kerala coast, Indian authorities have filed criminal charges against the owner, captain, and crew of the Wan Hai 503

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea
18 Jun 2025

Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE Coast Near Khor Fakkan

Two crude oil tankers, Adalynn and Front Eagle, were involved in a collision off the coast of the UAE near the Khor Fakkan anchorage.

Oil Tankers Collide Off UAE Coast Near Khor Fakkan
18 Jun 2025

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal

The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal