Russian Oil Tanker Splits in Two; Fatality Reported
Russian oil tanker splits in half during a powerful storm as it navigates Kerch Strait, resulting in the death of at least one crew member.
Accidents & Emergencies
Yang Ming's YM Unicorn Runs Aground at Taiwan’s Keelung Port
A container ship operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport ran aground while attempting to dock at Taiwan's Keelung port on the night of December 11
EU Targets Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' in New Sanctions Package
European Union announces its latest round of sanctions against Russia, with roughly 50 vessels from the so-called shadow fleet being singled out.
Greenpeace to Pay £300,000 in Settlement with Shell
Greenpeace reached a settlement with Shell, agreeing to pay £300,000 (aprx $383,000) to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as part of the resolution.
Cargo Ship Amadeus Gold Runs Aground in Odense Fjord, Denmark
A general cargo ship named the Amadeus Gold ran aground on December 9th while en route from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Odense, Denmark.
Engine Failure Forces Cancellation of MSC Bellissima Cruise
MSC was forced to cancel the ongoing cruise of the MSC Bellissima due to an engine failure, according to a report by a Taiwanese media outlet.
Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Langeland at Gran Canaria Port
A fire broke out on the bulk carrier Langeland on December 9th while the vessel was docked at the Port of Arinaga in Gran Canaria, Spain.
Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico
On December 6, the crew of the tanker Orange Ocean rescued a skipper from a burning yacht, approximately 420 miles north of Puerto Rico.
Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions
On December 7th, a products tanker named Liquid Gem ran aground off the coast of Taiwan due to extreme weather conditions.
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.
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.