Fire Disables Grimaldi Euromed Ship Grande Roma
A fire in the engine room has left an Italian-flagged Grimaldi Euromed-owned car carrier, the Grande Roma, without any means of propulsion.
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CMA CGM Vessel Mercosul Fortaleza Runs Aground In Amazon
The container ship Mercosul Fortaleza, operated by CMA CGM, ran aground in the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil, on the afternoon of October 24.
EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers
The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships
Fire Erupts on LPG Tanker Falcon Near Gulf of Aden
Fire has broken out on LPG tanker Falcon, located approx 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The ship is fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas.
Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique
Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.
Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary
China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.
Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental
Swedish authorities have now completed their investigation into the undersea cable that was severed in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.
Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years
For the first time since 2018, most Iranian-flagged tankers are transmitting accurate locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).
China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.
CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.
PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.
Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk
Maersk has begun onboard fuel trials using a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its push to develop cleaner, more sustainable fuel solutions.
Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued
General cargo ship Eileen sinks in Black Sea on October 12 following severe water ingress. All crew members were safely evacuated to life rafts.
US Threatens Sanctions Over IMO Net Zero Shipping Plan
Trump administration escalated trade and maritime policies, warning countries supporting the IMO's Net Zero Framework could face sanctions.
China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.
Denmark Tightens Inspections on Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers
Danish government announces escalation in environmental and safety inspections targeting oil tankers, particularly older or high-risk vessels.
Qatar Eases Maritime Ban but GPS Issues Still Persist
Qatar has partially lifted its maritime navigation ban, easing the restrictions that were imposed on October 4 following widespread GPS disruptions.
Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures
Qatar temporarily suspends all vessel movements in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that's disrupted maritime navigation routes.
US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels
US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.