2023-12-07 12:41
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2023-12-07 12:40
On Wednesday, the US Navy successfully shot down a drone that originated in an area of Yemen controlled by the Houthi, a US defence official informed Reuters.
It is the sixth time that the U… Read More
2023-12-07 12:31
The Singaporean-flagged containership One Orpheus lost control of its steering while travelling from Singapore to the Netherlands, striking a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez… Read More
2023-12-07 12:29
A time charter agreement for the transportation of ammonia was recently finalised between Mitsui & Co. and the Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The deal, endorsed in… Read More
2023-12-07 12:28
The US has been monitoring the reports of China’s warships docking in Cambodia and also has concerns regarding Beijing’s strategies to exercise exclusive control over certain par… Read More
2023-12-07 12:27
A cargo vessel broke down in the Suez Canal in Egypt on Wednesday. It collided with a bridge over the crucial waterway; however, the accident did not disrupt canal traffic.
Representation Im… Read More
2023-12-07 12:24
A cargo vessel seized by the Yemeni Houthi militants last month was pictured with groups of men clicking their selfies and taking tours. In November, an Iran-backed group reportedly hijacked… Read More
2023-12-07 12:23
The United Nations shipping organisation International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made great efforts to combat illegal activities within the unregulated “shadow fleet,” focu… Read More
2023-12-07 12:20
DNV awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. for their ground-breaking design of the largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) in the world… Read More
2023-12-07 12:19
Retractable funnels are a little-known innovation that allows the largest cruise vessel in the world to sail under shorter bridges.
Royal Caribbean introduced the Icon of the Seas into its 2… Read More
2023-12-07 05:18
Marshall Islands is an island nation in Micronesia, in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It comprises 29 coral atolls and five islands divided across 2 island chains called the Ratak and the R… Read More
2023-12-06 13:05
DNV, a reputable international classification body, has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to an innovative ECOaster vessel design ready for methanol use. The creative ECOaster idea was cre… Read More
2023-12-06 13:05
The largest wind farm in the world, Dogger Bank South (DBS), is situated in the North Sea, about 60 miles off the coast of England. Masdar, the state-owned renewable energy company of the Un… Read More
2023-12-06 13:04
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, was unexpectedly encountered by Britain’s polar research vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, during its first scientific mission to Antarct… Read More
2023-12-06 13:03
According to ship monitoring data, a storage vessel for Mexico’s inaugural liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant left the US waters on Monday for Altamira in Mexico, putting the offshore p… Read More
2023-12-06 13:02
The White House stated on Monday that the weekend strike on three vessels in the Red Sea posed a threat to international stability and peace.
Representation ImageJake Sullivan, the National… Read More
2023-12-06 13:00
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has presented designs for the largest nuclear-powered containership in the world. The 24,000-TEU-class vessel’s plans were revealed Tues… Read More
2023-12-06 12:59
The US Navy intends to equip submarines with ship-targeting variants of the widely deployed Tomahawk missile starting next year as part of Washington’s push to beef up its military cap… Read More
2023-12-06 12:57
The White House announced Monday that the United States may deploy a naval task force to accompany commercial vessels in the Red Sea, a day after three ships got hit by missiles fired by Ira… Read More
2023-12-06 12:27
Ajith PJ, an Indian expat in the UAE for over two decades, was honoured with an academic doctorate in a momentous ceremony at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Dehradun for h… Read More
2023-12-06 12:26
With the launch of the four newest methanol engines, industry leader Wärtsilä is well-positioned to accelerate the marine sector’s shift to sustainable fuels. This action set… Read More
2023-12-05 12:43
Three commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea’s international waters on Sunday, according to US military sources, as Houthi militants declared their responsibility for the most r… Read More
2023-12-05 12:42
The Indian Navy’s ranks will be redesignated to reflect the country’s traditions, Prime Minister Modi announced on Monday.
He declared as he spoke at a Navy Day event at Maharash… Read More
2023-12-05 12:36
On December 1, 2023, Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez announced the Green Shipping Corridor Program, marking a significant advancement in environmental sustainability for Canada.
Suppor… Read More
2023-12-05 12:35
The US Navy (USN) has recovered a Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that crashed into the sea near Hawaii, paving the way for the aircraft’s possible return to duty.
Image… Read More
2023-11-21 12:31
Due to equipment breakdowns, the port of Durban, a critical marine commercial hub in the region, is facing considerable operational challenges. As a result, there is a massive cargo backlog… Read More
2023-11-21 12:27
The Chinese government is accusing the federal government of “making trouble” by making “rude and irresponsible” comments about a sonar mishap that injured Australian… Read More
2023-11-21 12:26
On Monday, the United States Coast Guard said it was still seeking the cause of a leak from a submerged pipeline off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico, which it estimated had leak… Read More
2023-11-21 12:25
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on updated, more efficient trash shipment guidelines.
This new agreement, which is especially relevant to the shipping industry, will allo… Read More
2023-11-21 12:24
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have allegedly released video footage of the daring hijacking of the Galaxy Leader auto carrier in the Red Sea. Armed men are seen landing from a helicopter aboar… Read More
2023-11-21 12:23
According to The Sun, the submarine was prepared to embark on patrol while a depth gauge failed, leading the crew members to believe it was level while it was still diving.
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2023-11-21 11:37
According to Turkish officials, on November 19, amidst violent storms, the Turkish cargo ship Kafkametler sank off the coast of the Black Sea, leaving one crew member dead and eleven others… Read More
2023-11-21 11:35
President Nikos Christodoulides says that Cyprus is prepared to send significant humanitarian aid to Gaza via a proposed sea channel as soon as possible.
Image for representation purpose onl… Read More
2023-11-21 11:32
Law enforcement authorities have successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle about 154 kg of cocaine into Australia. The drugs were hidden inside the hull of the cargo ship that had just pul… Read More
2023-11-21 11:29
The BBC Jade, a general cargo ship owned and operated by Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co. and flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, has been placed under a 90-day suspension by Australia&rs&hell…Read More
2023-11-20 12:58
The Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 was conducted in Tianjin Municipality, north China, from Thursday to Saturday to encourage the growth of the global shipping industry an… Read More
2023-11-20 12:50
A floating sea mine struck a Liberian-flagged bulk cargo carrying wheat in the Black Sea during Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s ports.
Image for representation purposeAccording to… Read More
2023-11-20 12:43
A ship carrying essential supplies for Canadian miner First Quantum’s unit could not dock in Panama as the local boats blocked their way into the critical port.
Image for representatio… Read More
2023-11-20 12:41
A.P. Moller-Maersk is taking its Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) goal a step further by launching a ‘rating’ course for women in collaboration with Training Ship Rahaman… Read More
2023-11-20 12:37
France will deploy more medical supplies and a second hospital vessel to Gaza and is prepared to receive injured children who require emergency care, according to President Emmanuel Macron&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-08 17:45
The island nation of Cuba lies at the confluence of the northern Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean close to the Yucatan Peninsula, Bahamas, Hispaniola, Jamaica and the… Read More
2023-11-08 12:28
A cruise vessel has returned to the UK after almost 100 guests got injured when caught up in a storm that hit the Bay of Biscay.
The Saga Cruises vessel, dubbed the Spirit of Discovery, was… Read More
2023-11-08 12:25
Wheat shipments in the United States fell to their lowest level in history, constrained by a dried-up Mississippi River and subsequent competition from plentiful global grain supply.
Image f… Read More
2023-11-08 12:24
A Russian fibre optic cable underneath the Baltic Sea was severed in October when a container vessel from China sailed over it, per Rostelecom on Tuesday.
Image for representation purposes o… Read More
2023-11-08 12:17
Based in Alameda, California, Saildrone, a pioneer in ocean data collection utilising autonomous vehicles, has reached a critical milestone by acquiring the American Bureau of Shipping&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-11-08 12:15
According to European diplomats, world powers will gather in Paris on Thursday to organise aid and assistance for the injured in Palestine, with the possibility of establishing a maritime co… Read More
2023-11-08 12:13
The American Courage is a 617-foot lake freighter with about 20,000 tons of stone.
Officials from the Coast Guard are looking into what caused the vessel to go aground near the St. Clair Riv… Read More
2023-11-08 11:43
Japan and the U.S. Navy recently demonstrated their mutual dedication to regional peace and deterrence in the Philippine Sea.
Along with over 10,000 sailors and approximately 150 aircraft, t… Read More
2023-11-08 11:42
A pod of orcas off the southwest coast of Europe has once again targeted a boat, which is an alarming occurrence.
In this instance, their unrelenting assault targeted the yacht Grazie Mamma… Read More
2023-11-08 11:40
The revolutionary LNG-powered cruise ship Icon of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, has successfully finished its last round of sea trials.
Image Credit: Screengrab from M… Read More
2023-11-08 11:39
The Military Headquarters of the United States made a shocking announcement on 5th Nov regarding the arrival of an Ohio-class Submarine in an area of responsibility.
They also shared a pictu… Read More
2023-11-08 11:37
Days before a meeting between leaders of China and the U.S., Beijing’s foreign minister Wang Yi urged the resolution of maritime disputes through negotiations and communication instead… Read More
2023-11-08 11:35
Panama Canal is experiencing the worst drought in 73 years, and the dry weather has forced massive oil tankers to stop using the Canal altogether. This development means extended voyages for… Read More
2023-11-08 11:34
The ship Cape Orlando loaded cargo at Tacoma Port and left despite attempts by Palestinian supporters who protested and tried to block the ship’s path.
Image Credit: Image posted by Gu… Read More
2023-11-07 12:53
Thousands of troops have taken up the position at airports and ports of Rio and São Paulo as well as along the western border of Brazil as part of the efforts to “asphyxiate&rdq&hell…Read More
2023-11-04 09:05
In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation ties, India is going to build 24 cargo ships for Russia in the next three years. A deal regarding the same is expected to be formalised on Thursd… Read More
2023-11-04 08:55
The U.S Navy’s plan to construct 12 new Columbia-class submarines with intercontinental ballistic missiles faces obstruction due to cost overruns of US $20 Billion, about 20% of the es… Read More
2023-11-04 08:42
In a naval exercise called the Digital Talon, an unmanned vessel of the United States Navy shot lethal munitions in international waters in the Middle East. It is the first time such a drill… Read More
2023-11-03 12:51
The United States Senate has approved Adm Lisa Franchetti’s nomination to take over the Navy.
Franchetti will be the Navy’s first female commander and the first woman to serve on… Read More
2023-11-03 12:46
South Korea reportedly boasts next-gen shipbuilding capabilities for the LNG carriers and bunkering vessels.
However, owing to safety concerns, vessel-to-vessel LNG bunkering has not been ca… Read More
2023-11-03 12:43
China mentioned on Thursday that its troops are on high alert constantly after the U.S. and the Canadian war vessels sailed via the Taiwan Strait, the second joint passage in about two month… Read More
2023-11-03 12:41
Ships bound for Israel face a 10-fold increase in war risk premiums as the battle in Gaza escalates, prompting industry to call on government officials to help ensure essential goods continu… Read More
2023-11-03 12:39
A 42-year-old sailor, who is a native of Georgia, suffered what is suspected to be self-inflicted injuries on Tuesday and is currently undergoing treatment.
Representation ImageThe injured… Read More
2023-11-03 12:37
After accidentally dumping what is thought to be soot into the ocean, a massive cruise liner carrying hundreds of guests experienced delays in setting sail.
Carnival Magic was scheduled to d… Read More
2023-11-03 11:52
According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), a cargo ship caught fire on Thursday, 2nd Nov 2023, while anchored close to Castilla, Sorsogon.
The cargo ship, MV Ken, which belonged to a Cam… Read More
2023-11-03 11:51
A drifting barge struck Pier 66 in Elliott Bay on Thursday. According to David Cuerpo of the Seattle Fire Department, there were no reported injuries, and the evacuation orders were later ca… Read More
2023-11-03 11:50
The Yara Clean Ammonia is developing the world’s first containership powered solely by ammonia with the North Sea Container Line.
The vessel, called Yara Eyde, is scheduled to launch i… Read More
2023-11-03 11:49
Japan recently achieved a historic milestone by powering a coastal vessel with biofuel derived from used cooking oil that was not chemically treated.
This innovative initiative marks Japan&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-03 06:45
Construction of canals in the U.S began gradually. While just 161 km of canals had been built at the advent of the 19th century, over 6437 km of canals were available for navigation by the e… Read More
2023-11-02 13:02
The Indian Navy, owing to its operational preparedness, efficiently met the parameters of the BrahMos missile during test-firing.
Credit: Spokesperson NavyThe firing happened at the Bay of B… Read More
2023-10-28 10:34
An old Japanese military command ship that sank off the Truk atoll’s coast, presently the Chuuk Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia during the Pacific War, was found along wi… Read More
2023-10-28 09:05
Captain and 3rd Officer of a 1599 gross tonnes RO/PAX Ferry Marco Polo were fined by Sweden due to their reckless and careless actions that led to the vessel’s grounding and a signific… Read More
2023-10-28 08:25
In a shocking incident, the United States Coast Guard unloaded about $500 million worth of drugs at Port Everglades on Thursday morning.
Video Credits: WSVN-TV
Situated in South Flori… Read More
2023-10-27 12:58
The French Assault ship Tonnerre heads towards the Eastern Mediterranean to assist hospitals in Gaza, where medical supplies are running out of stock due to the Israeli attack.
The initiativ… Read More
2023-10-27 12:51
Scientists have rediscovered the remains of a long-lost continent, Argoland.
The continent was said to have submerged in the ocean for 155 million years. Studies claim that it surpassed the… Read More
2023-10-27 12:43
Reports indicate that the Chinese and Pakistani naval forces are planning joint war simulations in light of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.
This matter comes to light with thr… Read More
2023-10-27 12:40
Hapag Llyod, a leading global shipping company, marks a significant moment in creating the world’s largest smart container fleet by installing its 700,000th tracking device.
This digit… Read More
2023-10-27 12:39
The French city of Le Havre has seen the launch of the first-ever floating terminal for receiving LNG, titled FSRU Cape Ann. The declaration came from TotalEnergies, the firm in charge of th… Read More
2023-10-27 12:38
China and the U.S. each released video clips that accused one another of provocative actions by the military craft within and around the South China Sea, escalating the rhetoric by both nati… Read More
2023-10-27 12:36
Israel depends on its seaports for trade and much of its other needs like consumer goods and food.
Israel will be compensating for impaired vessels due to the war in Gaza. The government is… Read More
2023-10-27 12:34
A court based in Qatar sentenced eight former Indian Navy personnel to death on Thursday. The individuals were detained in the country for more than a year.
Responding to the death penalty v… Read More
2023-10-27 12:21
The U.S. Treasury Department issued sanctions on 12 October on two oil tankers, registered in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, for transporting Russia’s oil above the G7 price cap… Read More
2023-10-27 12:20
India’s and the EU’s vessels conducted joint activities in the Gulf of Guinea to reinforce navy-specific maritime security cooperation and extend regional support.
On 24 Oct 2023… Read More
2023-10-27 11:58
To meet the merchant fleet’s need for optimised voyage decision-making, Kongsberg Digital has just launched Vessel Performance Merchant. The application is a tailored application desig… Read More
2023-10-27 11:56
25 October, KR (Korean Register) granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for “metalVox”, the wireless communication system using metalWave communication technology developed by So… Read More
2023-10-19 12:53
The U.S. Navy’s fleet commander based in Europe and the command-and-control vessel Mount Whitney are deploying to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea during a U.S. military buildup in the ar… Read More
2023-10-19 12:51
A vessel that had mysteriously vanished with the whole crew on one stormy night about 130 years back was found in a near-perfect state – but an “alien species” has reported… Read More
2023-10-19 12:47
A Ukraine-based Special Forces soldier said that he and his comrades were being chased by Russian war vessels following a daring nighttime raid on Russia-occupied Crimea.
The soldier had bee… Read More
2023-10-19 12:37
Per the officials, an employee of the cruise vessel suffered burns in a generator fire that apparently broke out after an explosion on the vessel early on Wednesday morning. The vessel &mdas&hell…Read More
2023-10-19 12:34
The South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries is all set to forge new records to decrease the number of container losses during adverse weather conditions with its all-new Special St… Read More
2023-10-19 12:33
A Norwegian Navy vessel reportedly shadowed a container vessel from China following accusations related to impairments to a gas pipeline based in the Gulf of Finland. Norway’s Navy obs… Read More
2023-10-19 12:31
In a tragic turn of events, a body was found on the Alabama River after a 27-foot tugboat capsized. The officials were informed about the same on October 14th at 4:39 p.m. by Encore Dredging… Read More
2023-10-19 10:48
Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) conducted a risk assessment of… Read More
2023-10-19 10:47
Porthos has taken a final investment decision to develop the first major CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands. In 2024 construction will begin in Rotterdam, with the Porthos s… Read More
2023-10-19 10:46
Recognising that the industry is missing out on a great deal of female talent the group hopes that the mentoring programme will not only attract more females onboard vessels, but help to ret… Read More
2023-10-19 10:45
Following a visit by the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Olivier Becht, DFDS commits to investing in battery-powered vessels to decarbonise the… Read More
2023-10-18 12:43
In a few hours following the 7th October attack by Hamas, the U.S. started to move its war vessels and aircraft to the zone to be prepared to offer Israel whatever the nation needed to fight… Read More
2023-10-18 12:40
The number of reckless or risky manoeuvres carried out by China’s military pilots close to the U.S. aircraft in the Asia-Pacific over the last two years has drastically increased, per… Read More
2023-10-18 12:37
The first set of evacuees from Israel reached Cyprus on Tuesday aboard a US-chartered cruise vessel as the island’s authorities declared its strategy for a twice-a-day ferry link for a… Read More
2023-10-18 12:35
A new residential cruise vessel has made plans to begin sailing around the whole world in May 2024.
Image Credits: Villa Vie ResidencesUnlike the only one that is in operation at the m… Read More
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