Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit
International merchant vessels are steering clear of Syria following the departure of the Assad family from power.
Accidents & Emergencies
Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine at Port
In a huge drug bust, the National Directorate of Drug Control confiscated 9,588 kilograms of cocaine at the Multimodal Caucedo Port in Boca Chica
Collision Near Rotterdam Knocks Containers Into the River
On December 5, a collision on the Scheur River near Rotterdam resulted in four shipping containers falling into the water.
Australian Sailor Rescued After Sailboat Springs a Leak
A 66-year-old Australian man was rescued on December 2 after his sailboat began taking on water and sinking off the coast of Grande Terre.
Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea
On December 1st, Houthi rebels targeted several vessels traversing the Red Sea, focusing their assault on US supply ships.
Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast
A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.
Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast
A leading global marine claims company has disclosed that the bulk carrier Anglo Marie Louise experienced an explosion in its cargo hold on November 27.
VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained
The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.
Engine Room Fire Disrupts Operations at Ningbo Port
On November 24, a fire broke out in the engine room of the container vessel GSL CHLOE as it was preparing to dock at Ningbo Port.
16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea
Egyptian authorities report that 16 people are missing and 28 have been rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat in the Red Sea.
Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute
Sweden is pressing for the Yi Peng 3 to move into its territorial waters as a standoff unfolds over a recent undersea cable disruption.
United Kingdom Sanctions 30 Vessels in Russian Shadow Fleet
November 25, UK government announces sanctions on 30 vessels in the Russian shadow fleet, accusing them of illegal oil transportation operations.
Bulk Carrier Tim. S. Dool Grounds in St. Lawrence River
Bulk carrier Tim. S. Dool ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, Ontario, on November 23. Recovery efforts are underway, according to authorities
Bulk Carrier Kiran America Disabled Near Bosphorus Coast
The bulk carrier Kiran America became disabled on November 23 off the coast near Kanlica, Turkey, close to the Bosphorus Strait.
Netherlands to Use Private Firms to Safeguard North Sea Assets
The Netherlands announces plans to hire private security personnel & equipment to protect offshore infrastructure in its section of the North Sea
Warning Issued on Cashew Shell Fuel Due to Engine Room Issues
Shipowners have been cautioned against using fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid, a niche alternative fuel linked to problems in engine rooms
Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained
November 18, fire broke out on cruise vessel Orient Princess in Tianjin. Authorities confirmed blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
Vessel Nazan Blocks Bosphorus After Rudder Failure
A 4,607 dwt vessel, Nazan, en route from Novorossiysk, experienced a rudder failure while navigating the Bosphorus Strait on November 17.
Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen
A ship transiting the Red Sea, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Al Mukha encountered missile splashes hitting the water nearby.
Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran
The Disney Treasure cruise ship rescued four individuals, all a part of a family, from a sinking catamaran off Bermuda’s coast on Sunday.