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General

Icelandic Coast Guard Boards and Seizes Paul Watson Foundation Vessel Bandero, Captain Arrested

August 5, 2026

Icelandic Coast Guard boards and seizes Paul Watson Foundation vessel Bandero on July 31 after crew ignores repeated coastal zone departure orders - captain arrested, vessel held in Reykjavik.

Sanctions

EUNAVFOR Frigate Thaon di Revel Boards Falsely-Flagged Shadow Fleet Tanker Toa Payoh Southwest of Sicily

August 4, 2026

EUNAVFOR frigate Thaon di Revel boards falsely-flagged shadow fleet tanker Toa Payoh southwest of Sicily on August 3 - evidence gathered, vessel released to continue voyage.

Accidents

Five Dead, 41 Missing After Fire Engulfs Indonesian Ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2

August 3, 2026

Five dead and 41 missing after fire engulfs Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 off Madura Island on August 2 - over 220 rescued, search operations ongoing.

War

Two LNG Carriers Struck by Drones at Egypt's Port of Damietta, Fires Extinguished

July 31, 2026

Two LNG carriers Gaslog Salem and Energos Winter struck by drones at Egypt's Port of Damietta on July 29 - fires extinguished, no casualties, major escalation in strike geography.

War

Saudi Product Tanker NCC Ghazal Struck by Houthi Missiles in Red Sea

July 29, 2026

Saudi product tanker NCC Ghazal struck by Houthi missiles in Red Sea on July 28 - vessel returns to port, Houthis claim responsibility.

Accidents

Norwegian Chemical Tanker Bergstraum Explosion and Fire off Fredrikstad

July 29, 2026

Norwegian chemical tanker Bergstraum suffers explosion and fire off Fredrikstad on July 28 - sulfuric acid cargo unaffected, all 15 crew safe, cause under investigation.

Accidents

Great Lakes Bulker Algoma Equinox Grounds in St. Clair River, Freed After Overnight Operation

July 26, 2026

Canadian laker Algoma Equinox grounds in St. Clair River near Sarnia on July 21 — freed after overnight operation, no hull damage or pollution confirmed.

War

Three Tankers Struck by Drones at CPC Terminal, Novorossiysk - Loading Twice Suspended

July 25, 2026

Three tankers struck by drones at CPC terminal Novorossiysk on July 19–20 - Chevron-managed Asia and Nissos Ios hit on July 19, sanctioned Nelsa ablaze with 22 crew evacuated July 20.

War

Houthis Strike Saudi Tanker Encelia in Red Sea, Marking Resumption of Hostilities

July 24, 2026

Houthis strike Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla in Red Sea on July 22 - Encelia confirmed hit with fire on board, Layla unconfirmed, Brent crude jumps 5% to $95.

General

Sanctioned Tanker Caroline Bezengi Breaking Up on Omani Rocks, Major Oil Spill Feared

July 23, 2026

Sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi breaking up on Omani rocks off Dhofar - fully laden vessel leaking crude, salvage frozen by legal disputes, major spill threatens protected marine zone.

War

Turkish LPG Carrier Gas Lisbon Struck and Ablaze off Romanian Coast, Three Crew Hospitalised

July 23, 2026

Turkish LPG carrier Gas Lisbon struck and ablaze 20NM off Romanian Black Sea coast on July 21 - all 17 crew evacuated, three hospitalised, Russia suspected.

War

Dynacom VLCC Acheloos Reportedly Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Kavomaleas Continues to Burn

July 21, 2026

Second Dynacom tanker Acheloos reportedly struck in Strait of Hormuz as Kavomaleas continues to burn adrift - two FIRMS heat signatures detected, crew of Kavomaleas rescued.

War

Kuwaiti Product Tanker Kaifan Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Abandons Ship

July 22, 2026

Kuwaiti product tanker Kaifan struck by drone or missile northeast of Limah in Strait of Hormuz on July 21 - crew abandons ship, engine room fire reported.

War

Tanker Kavomaleas Set Ablaze by Double Strike off Oman in Strait of Hormuz

July 20, 2026

Tanker Kavomaleas struck twice and set ablaze 8NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman on July 20 — engine room fire, crew ashore safely, Iran claims responsibility.

Piracy

Tanzanian-Flagged Chemical Tanker Asana Hijacked off Yemen, Steered Toward Puntland

July 21, 2026

Tanzanian chemical tanker Asana hijacked off Yemen on July 18 by seven armed pirates and steered toward Puntland - crew status unknown, South Korean naval vessel dispatched.

War

Suezmax Tanker Nordic Zenith Struck by Two Drones at CPC Terminal, Novorossiysk

July 20, 2026

Suezmax tanker Nordic Zenith struck by two drones at CPC terminal Novorossiysk on July 18 - fire extinguished, 13 crew evacuated, vessel removed from loading schedule.

Sanctions

U.S. Marines Board Shadow Fleet VLCC Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman

July 19, 2026

U.S. Marines board shadow fleet VLCC Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman on July 16 - vessel falsely flagged, laden with Iranian fuel oil, changed name during pursuit before boarding.

Accidents

Hydrofluoric Acid Spill from Container Aboard Mia Summer II Hospitalises 28 at Port of Antwerp

July 18, 2026

Hydrofluoric acid leak from container aboard Mia Summer II closes Antwerp terminals and hospitalises 28 - one in intensive care, Belgian prosecutors open criminal inquiry.

Accidents

Cargo Ship Black Rhino Sinks After Collision in Port of Douala-Bonabéri, Threatening Port Access

July 17, 2026

Cargo ship Black Rhino sinks after collision in Port of Douala-Bonabéri on July 12 - threat to Cameroon's primary port contained, operations resumed by July 14.

Accidents

Bulk Carrier Luni Splits in Half and Sinks off Bandar Abbas, All 23 Crew Rescued

July 16, 2026

Bulk carrier Luni splits in half and sinks off Bandar Abbas on July 14 - all 23 crew rescued, cause unconfirmed amid reports of prior collision and simultaneous nearby explosions.

War

Stolt-Nielsen Chemical Tanker Stolt Magnesium Attacked off Oman, Engine Room Fire Reported

July 14, 2026

Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium attacked off Oman on July 14 - engine room fire reported, all crew safe, incident coincides with broader Gulf escalation.

General

Scarlet Lady Denied Port Entry in Turkey and Egypt Over LGBTQ Passenger Manifest

July 16, 2026

Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady denied port entry in Turkey and Egypt over LGBTQ passenger manifest - itinerary rerouted after both countries cite moral grounds for refusal.

War

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Strike 116 Vessels in Sea of Azov in Sustained Week-Long Campaign

July 15, 2026

Ukraine strikes 116 vessels in the Sea of Azov from July 6–14, including tankers, a ferry, and an oil terminal - Russia halts Kerch Strait transit as wheat futures rise 4%.

War

Container Ship GFS Galaxy Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Abandons Ship - One Crew Member Missing

July 14, 2026

Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy struck in Strait of Hormuz on July 13 - crew abandons ship, 23 rescued by Oman Navy, Indian engineer missing, vessel towed to Khor Fakkan.

General

Estonia Photographs Armed Machine Gun Positions Aboard Gazprom LNG Carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy in Baltic

July 1, 2026

Estonia photographs sandbagged machine gun positions aboard Gazprom LNG carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy in the Baltic - first armed Russian civilian vessel documented in the region.

General

Tanker YM Jupiter Drifts Near Alonissos After Engine Failure, Captain Sanctioned for Delayed Reporting

June 30, 2026

Tanker YM Jupiter drifts near Alonissos after engine failure, towed to safety by salvage vessel Aigaion Pelagos - captain sanctioned for delayed incident reporting.

Sanctions

French Forces Board Shadow Fleet Tanker Deliver off Sicily, Fifth Such Action Since September

June 27, 2026

French forces board shadow fleet tanker Deliver off Sicily with Royal Navy and EUNAVFOR MED support - fifth such boarding by France since September, invalid flag documents found.

War

Evergreen Containership Ever Lovely Struck by Projectile off Oman, Halting Stranded Vessel Evacuation

June 26, 2026

Evergreen containership Ever Lovely struck by projectile off Oman, halting IMO-coordinated evacuation of Gulf-stranded vessels — first attack since US-Iran MOU signed.

Accidents

Mexican Navy Patrol Boat Uxmal Strikes Docked Ferry UltraCarga III at Isla Mujeres

June 23, 2026

Mexican Navy patrol boat Uxmal loses control due to clutch failure and strikes docked ferry UltraCarga III at Isla Mujeres - no injuries, both vessels damaged.

Accidents

Ro-Ro Ferry Niraikanai II Runs Aground off Toshima Island en Route to Tokyo

June 23, 2026

Ro-Ro ferry Niraikanai II runs hard aground off Toshima Island en route from Osaka to Tokyo - refloating attempts unsuccessful, calm seas reported, cause under investigation.

War

Cargo Ship Victress Struck in Drone Attack, One Crew Member Killed

June 22, 2026

Turkish cargo ship Victress struck in drone attack near Romanian-Ukrainian border, killing one Egyptian crew member - Ukraine blames Russia for the strike.

Sanctions

Tanker Era, Formerly Bella 1 and Marinera, Resurfaces Under New Flag Approaching Trinidad

June 20, 2026

Tanker Era, formerly Bella 1/Marinera, resurfaces under new Comoros flag approaching Trinidad - name changed June 7 per ShipIntel, captain pleaded guilty to Coast Guard charges.

Accidents

Docker Killed in Loading Accident Aboard Ro/Ro Delphine at Port of Zeebrugge

June 20, 2026

Docker killed in loading accident aboard ro/ro Delphine at Port of Zeebrugge - vessel detained, prosecutor's office opens formal inquiry.

War

Sanctioned Tanker Fina A Struck by Ukraine en Route to Novorossiysk, Black Sea

June 19, 2026

Sanctioned tanker Fina A struck by Ukrainian forces in Black Sea en route to Novorossiysk - vessel "not under command" as Kyiv's kinetic sanctions campaign continues.

General

Qatar Brings Empty LNG Tanker Back Through Strait of Hormuz for First Time Since War Began

June 18, 2026

According to Bloomberg, Qatar has brought an empty liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker back into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war in Iran began.

Piracy

Multiple Ships Report Trading Shots with Pirates: Cargo ship involved in 30-Minute Firefight

June 17, 2026

Commercial vessels transiting the waters between Somalia and Yemen have reported a series of increasingly brazen approaches by pirates over the past several days, including multiple reports of shots fired.

General

China Completes World's Largest Bulker-to-Containership Conversion

June 16, 2026

The China Classification Society (CCS) has announced the successful completion of what it describes as the largest conversion of a bulk carrier into a cellular container ship. The six-month project is the first of its kind to involve an 80,000 dwt Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier.

General

Norwegian Budget Includes Money to Construct World's First Ship Tunnel

June 15, 2026

In an unexpected development, Norway's new government budget has revived hopes for the construction of the world's first ship tunnel. While approval is not yet final, the move marks a significant turnaround, coming approximately eight months after the government concluded the project was too costly to proceed.

Accidents

Hong Kong-Flagged Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz

June 15, 2026

According to maritime security sources, Iranian forces appear to have hit another tanker on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz.

Accidents

Bomb Squad Called to Cruise Ship at Kiel After Explosives Trace Found in Ship's Stores

June 12, 2026

A bomb disposal squad was called to the Port of Kiel after a security check detected traces of explosives on a consignment of ship's stores destined for the cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax.

Accidents

Cargo Ship Olymp Trader Crushes Sailboat and Strikes Pier at Korsør, Denmark

June 10, 2026

Cargo ship Olymp Trader crushes sailboat and strikes pier at Korsør on June 8 - helmsman arrested after failing breathalyzer, Danish Maritime Authority detains vessel for inspection.

Accidents

Four Indian Seafarers Rescued After 10 Months Stranded on Abandoned Ship off Turkey

June 9, 2026

Four Indian seafarers have been rescued after spending nearly 10 months stranded aboard the abandoned cargo ship Azra C anchored off Turkey.

Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Six LPG Carriers Linked to Iranian Gas Exports

June 8, 2026

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six LPG carriers connected to Iran's petroleum industry, adding them to its long list of blacklisted vessels.

Accidents

All Nine Crew Rescued After Ship Sinks in Strait of Singapore

June 8, 2026

All nine crew members were safely rescued after Golden Star 1 sank in the Strait of Singapore on the night of June 5, approximately three nautical miles north of Batam, Indonesia.

General

"Big Blue" Begins 9,000-Nautical-Mile Tow from Wisconsin to Pearl Harbor

June 4, 2026

A 200-foot-tall U.S. Navy portal crane has departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin (LOCODE: USMTW) bound for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (LOCODE: USPEA).

War

U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Tanker M/T Lexie Bound for Iran

June 3, 2026

U.S. forces have disabled the sanctioned oil tanker M/T Lexie (IMO 9203277) while it was attempting to reach Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

War

MSC Container Ship Hit by Projectiles Near Umm Qasr Amid Gulf Tensions

June 2, 2026

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has confirmed that its container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two projectiles shortly after leaving the Port of Umm Qasr (LOCODE: IQUMQ) in Iraq.

War

U.S. Aircraft Fires Hellfire Missile into Engine Room of Cargo Vessel Lian Star in Gulf of Oman

June 1, 2026

U.S. aircraft fires Hellfire missile into engine room of cargo vessel Lian Star in Gulf of Oman on May 29 — fifth vessel disabled under blockade, 116 redirected in total.

War

Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship Ant Struck by Russian Drone off Odesa, Two Crew Injured

May 29, 2026

Turkish-owned cargo ship Ant struck by Russian drone in Black Sea on May 29 — fire extinguished, two crew injured and evacuated, third vessel hit in overnight attack wave.

Accidents

Maersk Valparaiso Aground in Bonny Channel After Collision with Tanker Lady Martina, Blocking two Nigerian Ports

May 28, 2026

Maersk Valparaiso aground in Bonny Channel after collision with tanker Lady Martina on May 20 — causing Nigerian ports Onne and Port Harcourt to be blocked, oil spill reported, five injured.

Accidents

Philippine Coast Guard Deploys Waterborne Assets to Major Waterfront Fire at Parola Compound, Manila

May 28, 2026

Major waterfront fire at Parola Compound Manila on May 23 displaces over 7,000 residents — Philippine Coast Guard deploys fireboat and RHIBs, fire controlled after nine hours.

Accidents

Fire Aboard General Cargo Vessel Jolyn at Hamburg Port Injures Eight

May 27, 2026

Fire aboard Royal Wagenborg cargo vessel Jolyn at Hamburg port on May 24 injures eight — six crew and one firefighter hospitalised, 80 emergency personnel deployed.

Accidents

Explosion at May Ship Dry Dock on Staten Island Kills One, Injures 35 Including 31 Firefighters

May 27, 2026

Explosion at May Ship dry dock on Staten Island on May 22 kills one civilian and injures 35 — 31 FDNY members among the injured, fire marshal in critical condition.

Accidents

Megamax Container Ship Singapore Express Collides with Fishing Vessel Stella Polaris off Terschelling

May 26, 2026

Megamax container ship Singapore Express collides with fishing vessel Stella Polaris off Terschelling on May 21 — wheelhouse crushed, one minor injury, fishing vessel towed to Harlingen.

General

Two Limpet Mines Found on Hull of LPG Tanker Arrhenius at Ust-Luga, Russia

May 26, 2026

Two limpet mines found on hull of LPG tanker Arrhenius at Ust-Luga on May 25 — each containing 7kg of explosives, neutralised by FSB, criminal investigation opened.

General

Seven Stowaways Found in Rudder Compartment of Bocimar Tanker Cap Fexlis off West Africa

May 22, 2026

Ghana Navy removes seven stowaways from rudder compartment of Bocimar tanker Cap Fexlis 200NM off West Africa — suspects believed to be Ivorian nationals, investigation underway.

Accidents

Petrobras-Chartered AHTS Skandi Amazonas Intentionally Grounded off Macaé Beach After Hull Rupture

May 21, 2026

Petrobras-chartered AHTS Skandi Amazonas intentionally grounded off Macaé beach on May 16 after hull rupture — 12 crew evacuated, 17 remain aboard, no injuries or pollution.

Accidents

Container Feeders Meratus Kolaka and Spil Ratna Collide on Mahakam River, East Kalimantan

May 21, 2026

Indonesian container feeders Meratus Kolaka and Spil Ratna collide on Mahakam River on May 13 — eight containers lost overboard, extensive hull damage, no injuries or pollution.

War

U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Shadow Fleet VLCC Skywave in Indian Ocean

May 20, 2026

U.S. Navy reportedly seizes Iranian shadow fleet VLCC Skywave in Indian Ocean — third tanker boarding since blockade began.

War

Russian Drones Strike Three Commercial Vessels Inbound for Ukrainian Ports

May 20, 2026

Russian drones strike three commercial vessels inbound for Odesa on May 18 — including Chinese-crewed bulker KSL Deyang, no injuries reported and vessel continued to its destination..

General

Libyan Coast Guard Opens Fire on German NGO Rescue Vessel Sea-Watch 5 in International Waters

May 16, 2026

Libyan coast guard opens fire on German rescue vessel Sea-Watch 5 after migrant rescue in international waters on May 11 — mayday issued, vessel escorted to Brindisi, criminal complaints filed.

War

Iranian Forces Seize Floating Armoury Hui Chuan Northeast of Fujairah

May 20, 2026

Iranian forces seize floating armoury Hui Chuan northeast of Fujairah — vessel held weapons for commercial anti-piracy operations, AIS contact lost after seizure.

Accidents

Cyprus-Flagged Ro-Ro Passenger Vessel Tom Sawyer Catches Fire in Rostock During Maintenance

May 12, 2026

Ro-Ro passenger vessel Tom Sawyer catches fire in Rostock during maintenance - one injured, vessel detained by German authorities pending repairs, no environmental damage reported.

War

Sanctioned Iranian VLCC Sevda Ablaze off Jask Following U.S. Navy Strikes

May 11, 2026

Sanctioned Iranian VLCC Sevda ablaze off Jask after U.S. Navy F/A-18 strikes on May 6 and 8 - satellite imagery confirms fire and multiple damaged tankers in the area.

War

Bulk Carrier MV Laya Likely Struck by Drone in Qatari Waters Northeast of Doha

May 11, 2026

Drone strikes cargo vessel in Qatari waters northeast of Doha — fire extinguished, vessel completes passage to Mesaieed; Liberian bulker MV Laya identified as likely target.

General

UPDATE: MV Hondius Underway to Tenerife with ETA May 10 as Hantavirus Case Count Rises

May 8, 2026

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius underway to Tenerife with ETA May 10 - two British nationals confirmed infected, death toll remains at three.

Accidents

Cargo Ship Corsage C Sinks off Andros Island After Grounding, Master Arrested

May 9, 2026

Cargo ship Corsage C sinks off Andros Island after grounding in favourable weather — master arrested, Greek intelligence probing blacklisted vessel for possible undeclared cargo.

War

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Disables Rudder of Iranian VLCC Hasna in Gulf of Oman

May 7, 2026

U.S. Navy F/A-18 fires 20mm rounds into rudder of Iranian VLCC Hasna (299,229 DWT) in Gulf of Oman - second disabling force incident under blockade, first use of carrier jet for interdiction.

War

CMA CGM San Antonio Struck by Missiles in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Injured and Evacuated

May 7, 2026

CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missiles in Strait of Hormuz on May 5 - crew injured and evacuated, second CMA CGM vessel attacked in the strait since conflict began.

War

Russian Strike Damages Cook Islands-Flagged Vessel in Greater Odesa Port, Fifth Attack in Eleven Days

May 7, 2026

Russian strike damages Cook Islands-flagged vessel in Greater Odesa port — crew unharmed, fifth confirmed attack on civilian shipping in the area in eleven days.

General

Expedition Cruise Ship MV Hondius Anchored off Cape Verde After Three Deaths in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak

May 6, 2026

Three dead and four more cases as hantavirus outbreak strikes expedition ship MV Hondius — vessel refused port entry at Cape Verde, WHO coordinating crew evacuation.

Accidents

Container Ships Maersk Chattogram and HR Turag Collide at Chattogram Port Anchorage

May 6, 2026

Container ships Maersk Chattogram and HR Turag collide at Chattogram Port anchorage — substantial hull damage to Maersk vessel, joint investigation committee formed.

Accidents

South Korean-Operated Container Vessel HMM Namu Explodes and Catches Fire off Umm Al Quwain

May 5, 2026

South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu explodes and catches fire at anchor off Umm Al Quwain — all 24 crew safe, cause under investigation.

War

ADNOC Tanker MV Barakah Struck by Two Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

Tanker MV Barakah struck by two Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz — first confirmed attack on UAE national carrier since ceasefire, UAE condemns as "act of piracy."

Piracy

Togo-Flagged Tanker Eureka Seized off Yemen's Shabwa Coast, Redirected Toward Somali Puntland

May 5, 2026

Togo-flagged tanker Eureka seized off Yemen's Shabwa coast and directed toward Puntland — third vessel hijacked in region in under two weeks as Somali piracy surges.

Accidents

Cameroonian-Flagged Cargo Ship Ninova Driven Ashore in Black Sea Storm, Eight Crew Rescued by Breeches Buoy

May 5, 2026

Eight crew rescued by breeches buoy from grounded cargo ship Ninova on Turkish Black Sea coast — vessel has history of 60+ recorded deficiencies and unknown current ownership.

Sanctions

Swedish Coast Guard Boards and Detains Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Jin Hui off Trelleborg

May 5, 2026

Sweden boards and detains sanctioned tanker Jin Hui south of Trelleborg — false Syrian flag, EU/UK/Ukraine sanctions, and eight port state control deficiencies confirmed.

War

Bulk Carrier Minoan Falcon Attacked by Small Craft West of Sirik, Iran — First Confirmed Strike in 11 Days

May 5, 2026

Bulk carrier Minoan Falcon likely attacked by small craft west of Sirik, Iran — first confirmed commercial vessel strike in 11 days, Iran denies incident, crew safe.

Sanctions

USS Rafael Peralta Intercepts Iranian Tanker M/T Stream in Arabian Sea, Vessel Redirected

May 1, 2026

USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker M/T Stream in Arabian Sea and redirects vessel — 38th diversion since U.S. blockade began April 13, turned back without incident.

Sanctions

U.S. Marines Board Containership Blue Star III in Arabian Sea Under Blockade Regime — Vessel Cleared and Released

May 5, 2026

U.S. Marines board containership Blue Star III in Arabian Sea under Iran blockade — vessel cleared after search confirms no Iranian port call, first non-Iranian vessel released under regime.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Sanctioned Tanker Marquise in Black Sea, 210km from Tuapse

April 30, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike sanctioned tanker Marquise in Black Sea near Tuapse — stern, engine room and rudder targeted, vessel reportedly empty and awaiting ship-to-ship transfer orders.

Accidents

Container Ship Kappa Grounds Off Yeniköy, Closing Bosphorus for Six Hours

May 5, 2026

Container ship Kappa grounds metres from Bosphorus waterfront mansions after steering failure, closing strait for six hours — refloated by three tugs, no injuries or pollution.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery for Third Time in April, Major Fire Burning

May 5, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Tuapse oil refinery for third time in April, triggering major fire — residents evacuated, smoke visible for miles, firefighting conditions "extremely difficult."

Accidents

Crew Member Falls Overboard from Norwegian Breakaway off Cape Cod, Search Suspended

May 5, 2026

Crew member falls overboard from Norwegian Breakaway off Cape Cod — search suspended after 12 hours with no sign found, water temperatures near-fatal at 45–50°F.

General

Turkish Container Vessel Med Beykoz Engine Failure Closes Çanakkale Strait for 2.5 Hours

April 29, 2026

Turkish container vessel Med Beykoz engine failure closes Çanakkale Strait for 2.5 hours — vessel towed to anchorage by three salvage tugs.

Accidents

Bulk Carrier Nord Houston Catches Fire at Newport Docks While Carrying Scrap Metal Cargo

May 5, 2026

Bulk carrier Nord Houston catches fire at Newport Docks while carrying scrap metal — brought under control, no injuries, environmental assessment ongoing with Natural Resources Wales.

Piracy

Product Tanker Honour 25 Hijacked off Somalia, Carrying Gasoline Cargo Bound for Mogadishu

May 5, 2026

Product tanker Honour 25 hijacked off Somalia on April 21, confirmed by EUNAVFOR six days later — 17 crew unharmed, vessel carrying gasoline moved 77NM into Somali waters.

Piracy

General Cargo Ship Sward Hijacked off Garacad, Somalia — Crew of 15 Under Pirate Control

May 5, 2026

General cargo ship Sward hijacked off Garacad, Somalia on April 26 with 15 crew aboard — vessel under pirate control and heading toward Somali coast, EUNAVFOR confirms.

Accidents

Car Carrier CMA CGM Monza Strikes Pier at Bremerhaven, Hull Breached Above Waterline

May 5, 2026

Car carrier CMA CGM Monza tears eight-foot hole in hull after striking pier at decommissioned bridge site in Bremerhaven — sailing ban imposed, no pollution or injuries.

Sanctions

U.S. Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker M/V Sevan in Arabian Sea

May 5, 2026

U.S. Navy intercepts OFAC-sanctioned tanker Sevan in Arabian Sea and escorts it back to Iran — 37 vessels now redirected since blockade began April 13.

Accidents

Sapphire Princess Recovers Five Bodies from Western Mediterranean, 80NM Northwest of Algiers

May 5, 2026

Cruise ship Sapphire Princess recovers five bodies from western Mediterranean 80NM northwest of Algiers — victims not crew or passengers, handed to authorities in Cartagena.

Sanctions

U.S. Navy Seizes Sanctioned Stateless Tanker Majestic X Carrying Iranian Oil in Indian Ocean

May 5, 2026

U.S. Navy boards and seizes sanctioned stateless tanker Majestic X carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean — latest enforcement action amid ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations.

War

Panama-Flagged Containership Euphoria Attacked Near Iranian Coast, Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

Panama-flagged containership Euphoria attacked near Iranian coast in Strait of Hormuz on April 22 — third vessel hit that day, seizure claimed by Iran but unconfirmed.

War

MSC Containership Francesca Fired Upon and Escorted into Iranian Waters, Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

MSC containership Francesca fired upon and escorted into Iranian waters in Strait of Hormuz — vessel bound for Sri Lanka, IRGC claims Israeli ownership link, damage unknown.

War

Container Ship Epaminondas Fired Upon and Escorted into Iranian Waters, Strait of Hormuz

April 23, 2026

Cargo ship Epaminondas fired on by IRGC gunboat and escorted into Iranian waters in Strait of Hormuz — bridge heavily damaged, no crew injuries reported.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Port for Second Time in Three Days, One Killed

May 5, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Tuapse oil terminal for second time in three days, killing one and injuring another — latest in sustained campaign against Russian Black Sea export infrastructure.

Accidents

Cargo Vessel BBC Tokyo Strikes Bridge in Welland Canal

May 5, 2026

Cargo vessel BBC Tokyo struck a bridge in Canada’s Welland Canal, prompting an investigation after the incident caused minor damage and temporary closure of Bridge 21.

War

U.S. Forces Seize Iranian Cargo Vessel Touska in Gulf of Oman

May 5, 2026

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Iranian cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after disabling it with naval gunfire, marking the first forcible interdiction of the blockade.

War

CMA CGM Everglade Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

ontainership CMA CGM Everglade was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposed closure of the vital shipping route, heightening regional tensions.

War

Tanker Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Reopening

May 5, 2026

Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as a tanker was fired upon just hours after the waterway reopened, prompting multiple vessels to abort transit.

General

Icelandic Coast Guard Boards and Seizes Paul Watson Foundation Vessel Bandero, Captain Arrested

August 5, 2026

Icelandic Coast Guard boards and seizes Paul Watson Foundation vessel Bandero on July 31 after crew ignores repeated coastal zone departure orders - captain arrested, vessel held in Reykjavik.

General

Sanctioned Tanker Caroline Bezengi Breaking Up on Omani Rocks, Major Oil Spill Feared

July 23, 2026

Sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi breaking up on Omani rocks off Dhofar - fully laden vessel leaking crude, salvage frozen by legal disputes, major spill threatens protected marine zone.

General

Scarlet Lady Denied Port Entry in Turkey and Egypt Over LGBTQ Passenger Manifest

July 16, 2026

Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady denied port entry in Turkey and Egypt over LGBTQ passenger manifest - itinerary rerouted after both countries cite moral grounds for refusal.

General

Estonia Photographs Armed Machine Gun Positions Aboard Gazprom LNG Carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy in Baltic

July 1, 2026

Estonia photographs sandbagged machine gun positions aboard Gazprom LNG carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy in the Baltic - first armed Russian civilian vessel documented in the region.

General

Tanker YM Jupiter Drifts Near Alonissos After Engine Failure, Captain Sanctioned for Delayed Reporting

June 30, 2026

Tanker YM Jupiter drifts near Alonissos after engine failure, towed to safety by salvage vessel Aigaion Pelagos - captain sanctioned for delayed incident reporting.

General

Qatar Brings Empty LNG Tanker Back Through Strait of Hormuz for First Time Since War Began

June 18, 2026

According to Bloomberg, Qatar has brought an empty liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker back into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war in Iran began.

General

China Completes World's Largest Bulker-to-Containership Conversion

June 16, 2026

The China Classification Society (CCS) has announced the successful completion of what it describes as the largest conversion of a bulk carrier into a cellular container ship. The six-month project is the first of its kind to involve an 80,000 dwt Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier.

General

Norwegian Budget Includes Money to Construct World's First Ship Tunnel

June 15, 2026

In an unexpected development, Norway's new government budget has revived hopes for the construction of the world's first ship tunnel. While approval is not yet final, the move marks a significant turnaround, coming approximately eight months after the government concluded the project was too costly to proceed.

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"Big Blue" Begins 9,000-Nautical-Mile Tow from Wisconsin to Pearl Harbor

June 4, 2026

A 200-foot-tall U.S. Navy portal crane has departed Manitowoc, Wisconsin (LOCODE: USMTW) bound for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (LOCODE: USPEA).

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Two Limpet Mines Found on Hull of LPG Tanker Arrhenius at Ust-Luga, Russia

May 26, 2026

Two limpet mines found on hull of LPG tanker Arrhenius at Ust-Luga on May 25 — each containing 7kg of explosives, neutralised by FSB, criminal investigation opened.

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Seven Stowaways Found in Rudder Compartment of Bocimar Tanker Cap Fexlis off West Africa

May 22, 2026

Ghana Navy removes seven stowaways from rudder compartment of Bocimar tanker Cap Fexlis 200NM off West Africa — suspects believed to be Ivorian nationals, investigation underway.

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Libyan Coast Guard Opens Fire on German NGO Rescue Vessel Sea-Watch 5 in International Waters

May 16, 2026

Libyan coast guard opens fire on German rescue vessel Sea-Watch 5 after migrant rescue in international waters on May 11 — mayday issued, vessel escorted to Brindisi, criminal complaints filed.

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UPDATE: MV Hondius Underway to Tenerife with ETA May 10 as Hantavirus Case Count Rises

May 8, 2026

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius underway to Tenerife with ETA May 10 - two British nationals confirmed infected, death toll remains at three.

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Expedition Cruise Ship MV Hondius Anchored off Cape Verde After Three Deaths in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak

May 6, 2026

Three dead and four more cases as hantavirus outbreak strikes expedition ship MV Hondius — vessel refused port entry at Cape Verde, WHO coordinating crew evacuation.

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Turkish Container Vessel Med Beykoz Engine Failure Closes Çanakkale Strait for 2.5 Hours

April 29, 2026

Turkish container vessel Med Beykoz engine failure closes Çanakkale Strait for 2.5 hours — vessel towed to anchorage by three salvage tugs.

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Hull Crack During Bunkering Causes Major Fuel Oil Spill at Port of Antwerp, Scheldt Closed to Shipping

May 5, 2026

Hull crack aboard MSC Denmark VI during bunkering causes fuel oil spill at Antwerp, closing the Scheldt overnight — oil reaches Galgenschoor nature area, clean-up ongoing.

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Chinese Bulker BBG Wuzhou Banned from Australian Ports After Seven Months of Unpaid Wages

May 5, 2026

AMSA bans Liberian bulker BBG Wuzhou from Australian ports after seven months of unpaid wages and unseaworthiness deficiencies found at Newcastle inspection.

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Liberian Bulker Ocean Bright Detained in Newcastle, Banned from Australian Ports Over Unpaid Wages

May 5, 2026

AMSA detains Liberian bulk carrier Ocean Bright in Newcastle over US$46,334 in unpaid crew wages; vessel banned from Australian ports until September 2026.

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Marshall Islands-Flagged Bulker Pluto Adrift off Norwegian Coast After Engine Failure, Crew Evacuated

May 5, 2026

Bulk carrier Pluto adrift north of Trondheim after total engine failure; 23 Filipino crew evacuated — Norwegian Coast Guard vessel KV Jarl reportedly heading to scene.

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U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Tanker Veronica III, Ninth Vessel Targeted in Blockade Campaign

February 16, 2026

U.S. forces have boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, the ninth vessel targeted under Washington’s expanding blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments.

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U.S. Forces Intercept and Board Sanctioned Tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean After Global Pursuit

February 12, 2026

U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded the sanctioned oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after a prolonged pursuit from the Caribbean, marking the latest enforcement action in the crackdown on shadow-fleet shipping linked to Russian and Venezuelan crude.

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Two Tankers Linked to Venezuelan Oil Trade Detained in Caribbean Ports

February 9, 2026

Two aging tankers linked to Venezuelan oil shipments have been detained in Dutch Caribbean ports after failing inspections, highlighting increased scrutiny as Venezuela’s exports resume under U.S. oversight.

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Estonian Authorities Board and Seize Baltic Spirit in Smuggling Investigation

May 5, 2026

Estonian authorities have boarded and seized the reefer containership Baltic Spirit near Naissaar on suspicion of smuggling, with inspections ongoing as part of a customs investigation.Estonian authorities have boarded and seized the reefer containership Baltic Spirit near Naissaar on suspicion of smuggling, with inspections ongoing as part of a customs investigation.

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U.S. Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star Frees Cruise Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice

January 27, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star freed the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II after it became trapped in thick ice in the Antarctic Ross Sea during an expedition voyage.

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Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling

December 15, 2025

Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman over suspected fuel smuggling, detaining 18 crew members as authorities intensify efforts to curb illicit fuel trade in the region.

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Early Arctic Freeze Forces LNG Carrier Buran to Halt Approach to Utrenny Terminal

May 5, 2026

An LNG carrier linked to Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project was forced to halt its voyage after early sea ice blocked access to the Utrenny terminal, highlighting growing risks for late-season Arctic shipping.

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Abandoned DryBulk Vessel Marine I Towed to Safety in Málaga After 10 Days Adrift

December 1, 2025

The Panama-flagged Marine I was towed to Málaga after drifting for over ten days without food, water, or fuel, highlighting growing concerns over rising ship abandonment cases.

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Panamax Tanker Talara's Sudden Change of Course Spike Questions of "State Activity"

November 14, 2025

Panamax tanker Talara vanished from AIS after a sudden course change into Iranian waters, raising UKMTO concerns of possible state involvement.

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Livestock Carrier Spiridon II Stranded Off Turkey as Ear Tag Dispute Leaves 2,900 Cattle Aboard

May 5, 2026

The Spiridon II has been anchored off Bandırma for nearly two weeks after Turkish authorities found documentation irregularities, with feed and water supplies now reaching critical levels.

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Dar es Salaam Port Closed as Chaos Erupts in Tanzania

November 6, 2025

Dar es Salaam port halts all operations amid national unrest and nationwide internet blackout after Tanzania’s post-election unrest.

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Everllence Completes First S90 Engine Methanol Conversion on Mega-Containership

May 5, 2026

A world-first retrofit of a B&W S90 two-stroke engine enables methanol dual-fuel operation aboard a 20,000+ TEU containership.

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48-Hour Lashing Strike Brings Rotterdam Container Operations to a Standstill

May 5, 2026

Rotterdam container traffic slows to a crawl as lashers launch a 48-hour strike, leaving dozens of ships waiting at anchorage, according to ShipIntel data.

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Sanctioned Ship Switches Indian Port After Adani Ban, Data Shows

September 17, 2025

A sanctioned tanker carrying Russian crude reroutes after Adani’s ban—India’s refining trade flows under new pressure.

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Sanctioned Tanker Aiming for Brunei Through the Arctics, Shipping Watchers Take Note

September 4, 2025

A sanctioned Russian tanker is on its way for the first-ever Arctic Sea Route oil delivery to Brunei, reflecting a bold expansion of energy trade beyond China.

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Russia's Shadow LNG Fleet Resumes Activity Amid Trump-Putin Summit, Targets China

August 18, 2025

As Trump and Putin met in Alaska, five sanctioned Russian LNG carriers departed for China, signaling a strategic move in global energy trade.

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Hudson Bay Port of Churchill Plans Transatlantic Container Service Upgrade

August 18, 2025

Canada’s Port of Churchill is set for a major upgrade, enabling transatlantic container services with 12,000–14,000 TEU ships. Deepened docks, modernized rail links, and Arctic trade potential position Churchill as a competitive gateway for Western Canadian exports.

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First of the Season: Chinese Boxship Newnew Polar Bear Arrives in Arkhangelsk

August 18, 2025

Chinese boxship Newnew Polar Bear docks in Arkhangelsk via the Arctic—speeding cargo flows while geopolitics heats up in the high north.

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Tariffs Spark Record-Breaking Import Volume at West Coast Ports

August 14, 2025

West Coast ports shatter records in a tariff-fueled rush - importers frontload cargo ahead of Trump’s aggressive trade threats, distorting shipping flows into 2025.

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Trump’s Latest Climate Pushback: Aims to Sink IMO’s Net Zero Goals

August 13, 2025

Trump administration digs in against a global shipping decarbonisation push - warning allies backing IMO’s “net-zero framework” to expect pushback.

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Panama Targets Shadow Fleet with New STS-Transfer Tracking Rules

August 13, 2025

Panama makes a global first with mandatory traceability of STS-transfer, tightening the net on the shadow fleet.

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U.S. Imports Set for Sharp 5.6% Drop in 2025 as Trade Policy Shifts Disrupt Global Shipping

August 12, 2025

Trump’s sweeping tariff push drives U.S. container imports down over 5%, rattling global shipping lanes as port volumes falter and forecasts darken.

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Sanctioned Suezmax Tanker Latur Sparks Arctic Shipping Controversy with Unauthorized Northern Sea Route Transit

August 12, 2025

The EU-sanctioned Suezmax crude oil tanker Latur has triggered fresh concerns over Arctic shipping safety and sanctions evasion after entering Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) without a permit, known insurance, or up-to-date safety certification. The Comoros-flagged vessel, built in 2005, departed Murmansk on August 6 carrying Russian crude, publicly listing China as its destination with arrival expected by September 6 according to ShipAtlas.

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Norway Tightens Inspections to Target Russia’s Shadow Fleet

August 12, 2025

Norway has stepped up its efforts to curb the movements of Russia’s shadow fleet by introducing mandatory checks on oil tankers transiting its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). As of August 11, foreign-flagged tankers must present valid Civil Liability Convention (CLC) insurance certificates when requested by Norwegian authorities. The Norwegian Coastal Administration will carry out the document inspections, with the Norwegian Maritime Directorate responsible for verifying their authenticity.

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China Boosts Arctic Presence with Largest-Ever Icebreaker Deployment Near Alaska

August 11, 2025

In a bold escalation of its Arctic ambitions, China has deployed a fleet of five icebreaking research vessels near Alaska—its largest such operation in the region to date. This marks a significant expansion of Beijing’s polar activities, signaling an enhanced focus on scientific research, resource exploration, and maritime presence in the rapidly changing Arctic environment.

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South Korea Advances Arctic Shipping Strategy as International Activity Surges

August 11, 2025

South Korea is preparing to launch trial operations on Arctic shipping routes in 2026, underscoring its ambition to become a key player in the rapidly evolving polar maritime domain.

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COSCO Conducts World’s First Green Ammonia Bunkering in Dalian

August 8, 2025

COSCO SHIPPING subsidiary SINOBUNKER has completed what is believed to be the world’s first green ammonia bunkering operation, marking a milestone in maritime decarbonization. The event took place on July 25, 2025, at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry’s terminal in Dalian, where green ammonia—produced entirely from renewable electricity—was safely transferred to a dual-fuel tug.

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Iraqi Navy Intercepts Suspected Fuel Smuggling Vessel Near Khor Al-Zubair Terminal

August 8, 2025

Iraqi naval forces have detained a vessel suspected of engaging in illicit fuel smuggling operations near the Khor Al-Zubair Oil Terminal, a critical export point in Iraq’s southern Basra region. The interdiction took place within Iraq’s territorial waters in the northern Persian Gulf, marking one of the rare high-profile seizures in recent years in this strategically sensitive zone.

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Indian Court Orders Arrest of Conico Atlas Over Alleged Sanctions Misrepresentation

August 7, 2025

The Gujarat High Court has issued an arrest order for the Comoros‑flagged crude oil tanker MT Conico Atlas, following a legal petition by the buyer, Global Maritime Limited, claiming the owner misrepresented the ship as sanction‑free during the sale process.

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Shadow Fleet Growth Accelerates Despite Sanctions

August 7, 2025

The global shadow tanker fleet continues to expand at pace, now exceeding 1,100 vessels, according to a recent update from BRS. The unofficial fleet, largely composed of aging tonnage carrying sanctioned crude, is growing by roughly one vessel per day — with no sign of slowing despite tightened regulatory pressure.

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Chinese Companies Boost Use of Arctic Route for Faster Trade with Europe

August 7, 2025

Chinese shipping companies are increasingly looking to the far north in search of faster trade routes to Europe. One notable example is NewNew Shipping, which completed 13 voyages along Russia’s Northern Sea Route last year. A big step up since they started to use the route back in 2023. Since then, the company has continued to expand its Arctic operations, signaling growing interest in this once-rarely used corridor.

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Reuters: U.S. Officials Confirms Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz

July 2, 2025

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The move raised concerns in Washington that Tehran was preparing to block the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes across Iran.

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Norwegian Government Allocates Record NOK 155 Million to Port Projects

June 30, 2025

The Norwegian government has approved NOK 155 million in funding for nine port projects through the grant scheme for efficient and environmentally friendly ports. The funding will be used for digitalization, quay improvements, and enhanced road access to ports, according to a press release from the government.

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Shanghai Tests First Ship-to-Ship CO₂ Transfer from Containership

June 27, 2025

The Port of Shanghai (LOCODE: CNSHA) has completed the first demonstration of a ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied CO₂ from a large Evergreen container ship during its operations. Chinese authorities describe the ship-to-ship transfer as a significant step forward in managing captured CO₂ from in-service ships to meet emissions regulations.

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Trump Wants to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland: “You Make ’Em Good”

June 26, 2025

The United States is in active negotiations to purchase up to 15 icebreakers from Finland, according to statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague this week.

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LNG Canada Produces First Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for Export

June 25, 2025

The LNG Canada project, led by Shell has produced the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export at its facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, according to Reuters.“ At 4 a.m. local time LNG Canada started producing its first LNG,” a source familiar with the startup of the plant told Reuters. 

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Iran's Parliament: Wants to Close the Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2025

On Sunday, Iran’s parliament approved a proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters, citing Iranian state outlet Press TV. According to Reuters, the decision to close the strait is not yet final. The ultimate authority lies with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which have not given the final approval.

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Australia Sanctions 60 Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tankers

June 24, 2025

Australia has announced its first sanctions against Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” You can find a list of the targeted vessels at the end of the article.

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Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East Amid Escalating Conflict

June 18, 2025

Since Friday, some oil tankers and managers have paused offering their ships for Middle Eastern routes as they consider the risk from Israel’s conflict with Iran, according to Bloomberg. These actions are fueling concerns over oil export flows from the region.

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Mexican Crew Faces First Federal Charges for Illegal Red Snapper Fishing

June 13, 2025

Four Mexican fishermen have pleaded guilty to illegally harvesting red snapper from U.S. waters. Their prosecution marks a notable shift in U.S. enforcement practices for marine resource protection.

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French Polynesia Establishes One of the World’s Largest Marine Protected Areas

June 13, 2025

French Polynesia has designated over 1.1 million square kilometers of ocean for conservation, marking a major step in global marine protection efforts.

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More Iranian Ships Arriving with Ballistic Missile Propellant

June 13, 2025

According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal, Iran is expected to receive a new shipment of sodium perchlorate from manufacturers in China. The compound is used as a precursor to ammonium perchlorate, a primary ingredient in the solid fuel used for many of Iran’s ballistic missiles. The report cites unnamed “officials” based in Washington as its source.

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Coast Guard Suspends Puerto Rico Cargo Terminal Over Ammonium Nitrate Violations

March 1, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the permit of Puerto Nuevo Terminals (PNT) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.This action prevents the facility from handling hazardous cargo after discovering unauthorized ammonium nitrate operations. The industrial chemical is infamous for its role in the deadly 2020 Beirut explosion.

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Stena Bulk's New Joint Venture to Boost Oil Trade in Nigeria and West Africa

February 26, 2025

A new joint venture aims to modernize and expand oil trade in Nigeria and across West Africa by acquiring tankers. Stena Bulk reports it is creating the partnership with offshore operator Caverton Marine and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping.

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DP World Launches First Auto Export Shipment from Ain Sokhna Port in Egypt

February 18, 2025

DP World has achieved a significant milestone for both Egypt’s maritime and automotive sectors with its first-ever export shipment of passenger vehicles from Ain Sokhna Port. The vessel ULUSOY 5 (IMO: 8501464) departed for Jebel Ali, Dubai, carrying 498 locally assembled Nissan Sunny vehicles. This marks an important development for Egypt’s growing automotive industry.

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Allied Naval Forces Gather in Bergen for Arctic Dolphin 2025

February 11, 2025

'Arctic Dolphin 2025' is an annual exercise that began on February 3. Over 12 days, Norwegian and allied forces will train in anti-submarine warfare and submarine command training in a challenging winter environment, according to the Norwegian Armed Forces.

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Canada and European Ports Advance Collaboration on Energy Transition

February 10, 2025

Canada and several major European ports have announced further measures to strengthen their collaboration in energy transition. Last week, Canada's Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, unveiled an investment of up to $17 million for the Halifax Port Authority.

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Tanker New to Russia Oil Trade Docks at Russian Port Hit by Sanctions

February 4, 2025

As traders work to reestablish supply routes disrupted following recent U.S. sanctions, a tanker new to Russia’s oil trade docked at the Kozmino port over the weekend. The Ling Hong (IMO: 9408542), a 17-year-old Aframax previously named Suvretta, berthed at Kozmino Port on Saturday, according to ship-tracking data from ShipIntel. The vessel, which is not subject to sanctions, loaded approximately 670,000 barrels of ESPO crude.

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Norwegian-Owned Ship Ordered to Port by Police: Suspected of Cable Sabotage

February 3, 2025

Norwegian police have ordered the vessel Silver Dania to dock in Tromsø. The ship is Norwegian owned, but its entire crew consists of Russian nationals. The shipping company claims it has done nothing wrong, according to NRK.

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Undersea Cable Between Latvia and Sweden Damaged

February 3, 2025

An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden sustained significant damage on Sunday, January 26, which authorities believe may have been caused by external factors, according to Reuters. The Latvian Navy has dispatched a patrol boat to inspect a vessel suspected of involvement in the incident. Additionally, two other vessels in the area are under investigation.

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LNG Carrier Ship Zigzags Close to Underwater Cables in the North Sea

January 9, 2025

Since December 26, the 236-meter-long LNG carrier Mulan has been sailing in an unusual zigzag pattern in a section of the North Sea, according to The Barents Observer. This area, part of Norway’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), is home to several underwater cables connecting Norway to northern Denmark.

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The "Bomb Ship" Ruby: Ammonium Nitrate Cargo Quietly Arrives in Africa

January 3, 2025

A cargo of nearly 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which sparked global media attention as the so-called "bomb ship," has reached its destination in Africa after months of controversy.

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Finland Finds Sixty-Mile Seabed Trail Near Damaged Baltic Sea Cable

June 16, 2025

Finnish investigators have discovered a 100 km (about 60 miles) drag mark on the seabed near the damaged undersea power cable, EstLink 2, which broke on Christmas Day in what is being investigated as a suspected act of Russian sabotage.

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Finnish Authorities Seize Ship Suspected of Damaging Power Cable in the Baltic Sea

June 16, 2025

An undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia was damaged earlier in December, according to Finland's Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo. A day later, Finnish authorities detained a vessel, believed to be a part of Russia's "shadow fleet".

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Chinese Vessel Yi Peng 3 Linked to Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

January 2, 2025

On December 21, Reuters reported that the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 (IMO: 9224984) is on the move after being anchored in a nearby Danish shipping lane for over a month. The 75,121 DWT vessel is under investigation following a breach of two fibre-optic cables in the Baltic Sea.

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Chinese Ship Yi Peng 3 Investigated for Baltic Sea Cable Breaks

January 2, 2025

China has allowed representatives from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Germany to board the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 (IMO: 9224984). The ship is central to the investigation into cable breaks in the Baltic Sea, Denmark's foreign minister informed on Thursday.

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Historic Dock Transit Marks Milestone in Suez Canal's History

November 16, 2024

During November 7th and 8th, an enormous floating dock was successfully transported through the Suez Canal. This marks one of the largest and most unique transits in its 154-year history.

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Panama Canal: Surviving Drought with Increased Profits

November 16, 2024

In the fiscal year ending in September, the Panama Canal’s profits grew by approximately 9.5%, according to Reuters. This increase occurred despite a severe drought that reduced the number of ships passing through the canal.

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Expanding Exports: Iran Loads First Crude Cargo Outside the Persian Gulf

November 6, 2024

The small, but significant expansion demonstrates Iran's ability to export oil beyond the potential chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sustainable Shipping: Vale Installs Rotor Sails on Massive Ore Carrier

October 26, 2024

The Brazilian mining giant Vale and the Japanese shipowner NSU has agreed to install innovative rotor sails on one of the world's largest ore carrier.

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On the road again

September 25, 2024

Ruby departed its temporary anchor point close to Tromsø, Norway on September 17th, and left Norwegian waters this Monday, September 23rd heading for Malta, their flag state, according to their AIS input.

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Historic Milestone for the Irish: – We made it

September 21, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, a significant event unfolded off Killala Bay, as Ireland sank its first ship to create an artificial reef.

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ONE Enhances Service Connectivity Between the Asia - East Coast South America

November 20, 2025

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is introducing a new service line to enhance connectivity within the Asia - East Coast South America (ECSA) market.

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Potentially explosive cargo loaded ship turned away again

October 23, 2024

The UAE owned ship Ruby, sailing under the Maltese flag, has been turned away by yet another port

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Investigation of oil spill in Algoa Bay, South Africa

September 11, 2024

The South African Incident Management Organisation (IMOrg) has initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay, South Africa.

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Gothenburg Port expands with largest terminal development in four decades

September 4, 2024

On August 29 2024, the Port of Gothenburg officially opened its largest terminal expansion in 40 years, Arendal 2; a new 144,000-square-meter terminal.

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Indian port workers’ strike averted by last-minute deal

August 29, 2024

Nearly 20,00 workers at major Indian ports have agreed to a new five-year pay deal, only one day before their planned strike.

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Fourth Cruise Terminal Begins Construction in Port of Galveston

August 22, 2024

Construction has begun at the Port of Galveston to convert a cargo warehouse into the port's fourth cruise terminal, a $151 million project set to open in November 2025.

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Largest Port in the US Breaks Own Record: First Time in 116 Years

August 21, 2024

In July 2024, the Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 939,600 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units(TEUs), making it their busiest month in over two years. This marked the port’s best July in 116 years, with a 37% increase compared to 2023.

Piracy

Tanzanian-Flagged Chemical Tanker Asana Hijacked off Yemen, Steered Toward Puntland

July 21, 2026

Tanzanian chemical tanker Asana hijacked off Yemen on July 18 by seven armed pirates and steered toward Puntland - crew status unknown, South Korean naval vessel dispatched.

Piracy

Multiple Ships Report Trading Shots with Pirates: Cargo ship involved in 30-Minute Firefight

June 17, 2026

Commercial vessels transiting the waters between Somalia and Yemen have reported a series of increasingly brazen approaches by pirates over the past several days, including multiple reports of shots fired.

Piracy

Togo-Flagged Tanker Eureka Seized off Yemen's Shabwa Coast, Redirected Toward Somali Puntland

May 5, 2026

Togo-flagged tanker Eureka seized off Yemen's Shabwa coast and directed toward Puntland — third vessel hijacked in region in under two weeks as Somali piracy surges.

Piracy

Product Tanker Honour 25 Hijacked off Somalia, Carrying Gasoline Cargo Bound for Mogadishu

May 5, 2026

Product tanker Honour 25 hijacked off Somalia on April 21, confirmed by EUNAVFOR six days later — 17 crew unharmed, vessel carrying gasoline moved 77NM into Somali waters.

Piracy

General Cargo Ship Sward Hijacked off Garacad, Somalia — Crew of 15 Under Pirate Control

May 5, 2026

General cargo ship Sward hijacked off Garacad, Somalia on April 26 with 15 crew aboard — vessel under pirate control and heading toward Somali coast, EUNAVFOR confirms.

Piracy

Robbers Detained After Failed Robbery Attempt Against Super Shuttle RoRo 9

January 7, 2026

5 suspected robbers were caught in the act by the Philippine Coast Guard when making an unauthorised boarding of the Super Shuttle RoRo 9.

Piracy

Bulker Bobik Attacked Twice by Suspected Pirates in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

May 5, 2026

A bulk carrier transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked twice by suspected pirates, prompting armed guards to return fire. No injuries were reported as the ship continued its voyage under heightened security.

Piracy

Nine Seafarers Kidnapped After Pirate Attack on LPG Carrier CGas Saturn Off Equatorial Guinea

May 5, 2026

Nine seafarers have been kidnapped after pirates attacked the LPG carrier CGas Saturn off Equatorial Guinea, highlighting ongoing security threats in the Gulf of Guinea.

Piracy

Three Robbery Incidents Reported in Asian Waters This Week

November 25, 2025

Three armed robbery incidents were reported in Asian waters this week, including cases in the Singapore Strait and Indonesian anchorages. No crew were harmed, but thefts and boardings highlight rising security concerns in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

Piracy

LNG Tanker Al Thumama Escapes Pirate Pursuit 528 NM Off Somalia Amid Surge in PAG Activity

November 7, 2025

UKMTO reports the Al Thumama was chased by armed pirates 528 NM off Eyl, Somalia, before escaping - marking the fourth attempted hijacking in a week.

Piracy

Armed Pirates Board Hellas Aphrodite 560 NM off Somalia

May 5, 2026

The Hellas Aphrodite has been boarded by armed pirates about 560 nautical miles southeast of Eyl, Somalia, according to UKMTO and Vanguard. The attackers opened fire with small arms and RPGs before illegally boarding the ship.

Piracy

Pirates Fire on Stolt Sagaland in Failed Hijacking Attempt Off Somalia

May 5, 2026

The chemical tanker Stolt Sagaland came under fire off Somalia in an attempted hijacking, highlighting renewed piracy risks in key Indian Ocean shipping lanes. Crew are safe, and the vessel continued its voyage after evasive action and naval coordination.

Piracy

Tanker Attacked by Pirates in Gulf of Guinea, Shipping Risks Re-emerge

August 29, 2025

A chemical tanker — likely Endo Ponente — is reported hijacked 56 nautical miles off Lomé, marking a rare but sharp reminder of rising risks in the Gulf of Guinea.

Piracy

Suspected Somali Pirate Attack on Yemeni-Flagged Dhow

February 11, 2025

A Yemeni-flagged dhow has reportedly been attacked by a suspected pirate attack off the coast of Eyl, Puntland, according to the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA.

Piracy

Explosions reported near a merchant vessel approximately 25 nm south of Al Mukha

November 1, 2024

A series of explosions reported near a merchant vessel operating approximately 25 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen.

Piracy

Liberia-flagged tanker attacked in Red Sea

October 11, 2024

A Liberia-flagged tanker, Olympic Spirit, came under attack in the Red Sea on Thursday, claimed by Houthi militants. The incident occurred approximately 73 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s port of Hodeidah

Piracy

Two suspected Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

October 4, 2024

UKMTO reports two suspected Houthi attacks in the Red Sea during the early hours of October 1st 2024

Piracy

Salvage operation underway for burning oil tanker Sounion in the Red Sea

September 16, 2024

Yesterday afternoon, the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES confirmed on X that they have begun the salvage operation of the oil tanker Sounion (IMO 9312145).

Piracy

The Sounion continues to burn as two more ships are hit in the Red Sea

September 15, 2024

On the morning of September 2, 2024, two merchant ships in the Red Sea were attacked within hours of each other.

Piracy

Third Delta Tankers Vessel Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea

August 21, 2024

Greece’s Delta Tankers faced its third attack in the Red Sea today as the oil tanker Sounion came under fire from Houthi militants, marking the first confirmed Houthi strike in eight days.

Piracy

The greek tanker vessel, Blue Delta, has been attacked by the Yemen Houthis

September 12, 2024

According to the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO) the 158,000-dwt suezmax Delta Blue (built 2012) IMO 9601235, owned by Greece’s Delta Tankers was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels off Yemen's port Mokha in the middle of the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

Accidents

Five Dead, 41 Missing After Fire Engulfs Indonesian Ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2

August 3, 2026

Five dead and 41 missing after fire engulfs Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 off Madura Island on August 2 - over 220 rescued, search operations ongoing.

Accidents

Norwegian Chemical Tanker Bergstraum Explosion and Fire off Fredrikstad

July 29, 2026

Norwegian chemical tanker Bergstraum suffers explosion and fire off Fredrikstad on July 28 - sulfuric acid cargo unaffected, all 15 crew safe, cause under investigation.

Accidents

Great Lakes Bulker Algoma Equinox Grounds in St. Clair River, Freed After Overnight Operation

July 26, 2026

Canadian laker Algoma Equinox grounds in St. Clair River near Sarnia on July 21 — freed after overnight operation, no hull damage or pollution confirmed.

Accidents

Hydrofluoric Acid Spill from Container Aboard Mia Summer II Hospitalises 28 at Port of Antwerp

July 18, 2026

Hydrofluoric acid leak from container aboard Mia Summer II closes Antwerp terminals and hospitalises 28 - one in intensive care, Belgian prosecutors open criminal inquiry.

Accidents

Cargo Ship Black Rhino Sinks After Collision in Port of Douala-Bonabéri, Threatening Port Access

July 17, 2026

Cargo ship Black Rhino sinks after collision in Port of Douala-Bonabéri on July 12 - threat to Cameroon's primary port contained, operations resumed by July 14.

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Bulk Carrier Luni Splits in Half and Sinks off Bandar Abbas, All 23 Crew Rescued

July 16, 2026

Bulk carrier Luni splits in half and sinks off Bandar Abbas on July 14 - all 23 crew rescued, cause unconfirmed amid reports of prior collision and simultaneous nearby explosions.

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Mexican Navy Patrol Boat Uxmal Strikes Docked Ferry UltraCarga III at Isla Mujeres

June 23, 2026

Mexican Navy patrol boat Uxmal loses control due to clutch failure and strikes docked ferry UltraCarga III at Isla Mujeres - no injuries, both vessels damaged.

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Ro-Ro Ferry Niraikanai II Runs Aground off Toshima Island en Route to Tokyo

June 23, 2026

Ro-Ro ferry Niraikanai II runs hard aground off Toshima Island en route from Osaka to Tokyo - refloating attempts unsuccessful, calm seas reported, cause under investigation.

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Docker Killed in Loading Accident Aboard Ro/Ro Delphine at Port of Zeebrugge

June 20, 2026

Docker killed in loading accident aboard ro/ro Delphine at Port of Zeebrugge - vessel detained, prosecutor's office opens formal inquiry.

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Hong Kong-Flagged Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz

June 15, 2026

According to maritime security sources, Iranian forces appear to have hit another tanker on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bomb Squad Called to Cruise Ship at Kiel After Explosives Trace Found in Ship's Stores

June 12, 2026

A bomb disposal squad was called to the Port of Kiel after a security check detected traces of explosives on a consignment of ship's stores destined for the cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax.

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Cargo Ship Olymp Trader Crushes Sailboat and Strikes Pier at Korsør, Denmark

June 10, 2026

Cargo ship Olymp Trader crushes sailboat and strikes pier at Korsør on June 8 - helmsman arrested after failing breathalyzer, Danish Maritime Authority detains vessel for inspection.

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Four Indian Seafarers Rescued After 10 Months Stranded on Abandoned Ship off Turkey

June 9, 2026

Four Indian seafarers have been rescued after spending nearly 10 months stranded aboard the abandoned cargo ship Azra C anchored off Turkey.

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All Nine Crew Rescued After Ship Sinks in Strait of Singapore

June 8, 2026

All nine crew members were safely rescued after Golden Star 1 sank in the Strait of Singapore on the night of June 5, approximately three nautical miles north of Batam, Indonesia.

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Maersk Valparaiso Aground in Bonny Channel After Collision with Tanker Lady Martina, Blocking two Nigerian Ports

May 28, 2026

Maersk Valparaiso aground in Bonny Channel after collision with tanker Lady Martina on May 20 — causing Nigerian ports Onne and Port Harcourt to be blocked, oil spill reported, five injured.

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Philippine Coast Guard Deploys Waterborne Assets to Major Waterfront Fire at Parola Compound, Manila

May 28, 2026

Major waterfront fire at Parola Compound Manila on May 23 displaces over 7,000 residents — Philippine Coast Guard deploys fireboat and RHIBs, fire controlled after nine hours.

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Fire Aboard General Cargo Vessel Jolyn at Hamburg Port Injures Eight

May 27, 2026

Fire aboard Royal Wagenborg cargo vessel Jolyn at Hamburg port on May 24 injures eight — six crew and one firefighter hospitalised, 80 emergency personnel deployed.

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Explosion at May Ship Dry Dock on Staten Island Kills One, Injures 35 Including 31 Firefighters

May 27, 2026

Explosion at May Ship dry dock on Staten Island on May 22 kills one civilian and injures 35 — 31 FDNY members among the injured, fire marshal in critical condition.

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Megamax Container Ship Singapore Express Collides with Fishing Vessel Stella Polaris off Terschelling

May 26, 2026

Megamax container ship Singapore Express collides with fishing vessel Stella Polaris off Terschelling on May 21 — wheelhouse crushed, one minor injury, fishing vessel towed to Harlingen.

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Petrobras-Chartered AHTS Skandi Amazonas Intentionally Grounded off Macaé Beach After Hull Rupture

May 21, 2026

Petrobras-chartered AHTS Skandi Amazonas intentionally grounded off Macaé beach on May 16 after hull rupture — 12 crew evacuated, 17 remain aboard, no injuries or pollution.

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Container Feeders Meratus Kolaka and Spil Ratna Collide on Mahakam River, East Kalimantan

May 21, 2026

Indonesian container feeders Meratus Kolaka and Spil Ratna collide on Mahakam River on May 13 — eight containers lost overboard, extensive hull damage, no injuries or pollution.

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Cyprus-Flagged Ro-Ro Passenger Vessel Tom Sawyer Catches Fire in Rostock During Maintenance

May 12, 2026

Ro-Ro passenger vessel Tom Sawyer catches fire in Rostock during maintenance - one injured, vessel detained by German authorities pending repairs, no environmental damage reported.

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Cargo Ship Corsage C Sinks off Andros Island After Grounding, Master Arrested

May 9, 2026

Cargo ship Corsage C sinks off Andros Island after grounding in favourable weather — master arrested, Greek intelligence probing blacklisted vessel for possible undeclared cargo.

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Container Ships Maersk Chattogram and HR Turag Collide at Chattogram Port Anchorage

May 6, 2026

Container ships Maersk Chattogram and HR Turag collide at Chattogram Port anchorage — substantial hull damage to Maersk vessel, joint investigation committee formed.

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South Korean-Operated Container Vessel HMM Namu Explodes and Catches Fire off Umm Al Quwain

May 5, 2026

South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu explodes and catches fire at anchor off Umm Al Quwain — all 24 crew safe, cause under investigation.

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Cameroonian-Flagged Cargo Ship Ninova Driven Ashore in Black Sea Storm, Eight Crew Rescued by Breeches Buoy

May 5, 2026

Eight crew rescued by breeches buoy from grounded cargo ship Ninova on Turkish Black Sea coast — vessel has history of 60+ recorded deficiencies and unknown current ownership.

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Container Ship Kappa Grounds Off Yeniköy, Closing Bosphorus for Six Hours

May 5, 2026

Container ship Kappa grounds metres from Bosphorus waterfront mansions after steering failure, closing strait for six hours — refloated by three tugs, no injuries or pollution.

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Crew Member Falls Overboard from Norwegian Breakaway off Cape Cod, Search Suspended

May 5, 2026

Crew member falls overboard from Norwegian Breakaway off Cape Cod — search suspended after 12 hours with no sign found, water temperatures near-fatal at 45–50°F.

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Bulk Carrier Nord Houston Catches Fire at Newport Docks While Carrying Scrap Metal Cargo

May 5, 2026

Bulk carrier Nord Houston catches fire at Newport Docks while carrying scrap metal — brought under control, no injuries, environmental assessment ongoing with Natural Resources Wales.

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Car Carrier CMA CGM Monza Strikes Pier at Bremerhaven, Hull Breached Above Waterline

May 5, 2026

Car carrier CMA CGM Monza tears eight-foot hole in hull after striking pier at decommissioned bridge site in Bremerhaven — sailing ban imposed, no pollution or injuries.

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Sapphire Princess Recovers Five Bodies from Western Mediterranean, 80NM Northwest of Algiers

May 5, 2026

Cruise ship Sapphire Princess recovers five bodies from western Mediterranean 80NM northwest of Algiers — victims not crew or passengers, handed to authorities in Cartagena.

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Cargo Vessel BBC Tokyo Strikes Bridge in Welland Canal

May 5, 2026

Cargo vessel BBC Tokyo struck a bridge in Canada’s Welland Canal, prompting an investigation after the incident caused minor damage and temporary closure of Bridge 21.

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Container Fire Aboard Evergreen's Ever Lenient at Singapore's Pasir Panjang Terminal

May 5, 2026

Container fire aboard Evergreen's Ever Lenient at Singapore's Pasir Panjang Terminal extinguished after overnight operation — no injuries reported.

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Dutch Cargo Ship RDJ Waalstroom Issues Mayday in English Channel After Engine Room Fire

May 5, 2026

Dutch cargo ship RDJ Waalstroom issues mayday in English Channel after engine room fire; one crew member airlifted to Portsmouth — vessel towed by tug.

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Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew from Burning Bulker Gold Autumn

May 5, 2026

Pakistan Navy rescues 18 multinational crew from burning bulk carrier Gold Autumn after fire disables vessel 200NM off Karachi coast.

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Cruise Ship Fiji Princess Grounds on Cast Away Island After Squall

May 5, 2026

Cruise ship Fiji Princess grounds on Cast Away island after squall in Fiji; 30 passengers evacuated safely — salvage team on scene, 20,000 litres of diesel monitored.

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Bulker Xin Tai Yuan Grounds in Suez Canal, Halting Southbound Convoy for Four Hours

May 5, 2026

Bulker Xin Tai Yuan grounds in Suez Canal near Great Bitter Lake after rudder failure, halting southbound convoy for four hours before being refloated by SCA tugs.

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Freighter Pac Dubhe and Bulker African Buzzard Collide and Entangle on Mississippi River near Hahnville

May 5, 2026

Freighter Pac Dubhe and bulker African Buzzard collide and entangle on Mississippi River near Hahnville; African Buzzard aground — joint USCG/NTSB investigation underway.

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OOCL Sunflower Arrives at Long Beach with Collapsed Forward Stack After Pacific Storm

May 5, 2026

OOCL Sunflower arrives at Long Beach with collapsed forward stack after Pacific storm; at least 32 containers lost overboard near the Aleutian Islands on March 3.

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LPG Carrier Nice Experiences Gas Leak During Discharge in Guatemala

May 5, 2026

The LPG carrier Nice experienced a brief gas leak during discharge operations at a terminal in Guatemala, with the incident quickly contained and no injuries reported.

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Danish Tanker Oralynn Runs Aground Near Langøya in Norway

March 5, 2026

The Danish tanker Oralynn ran aground near Langøya in Bamble after losing engine power. The vessel remains stable with no reported leaks.

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Bulk Carrier Swift Hangzhou Detained in Gladstone After Engine Failure

May 5, 2026

AMSA has detained the bulk carrier Swift Hangzhou in Gladstone after prolonged engine failure required emergency towing support near the Great Barrier Reef.

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Oil from Wreck of Sealloyd Arc Washes Ashore Near Phuket

February 27, 2026

Oil leaking from the wreck of the Sealloyd Arc has reached Phuket and Racha Island beaches, prompting environmental warnings as cleanup efforts intensify.

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Cargo Vessel Baltic Wind Runs Aground in Isefjord, No Pollution Reported

May 5, 2026

The cargo vessel Baltic Wind ran aground in Denmark’s Isefjord after leaving the navigation channel. No injuries or pollution were reported, and salvage planning is underway.

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Containership Sealloyd Arc Sinks off Phuket, Crew Rescued Uninjured

February 9, 2026

A small containership sank off Phuket after issuing a distress call, with all 16 crew rescued safely. Thai authorities are responding to an oil spill and floating containers following the incident.

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Dry Bulker Razouk Grounds Near Bosphorus After Storm, Captain Medically Evacuated

May 5, 2026

The cargo ship Razouk ran aground near the Bosphorus after heavy weather, weeks after reporting damage from a suspected Black Sea attack. The ship’s captain was later medically evacuated.

Accidents

Containership Ruby Tower Refloated After Grounding in Mobile Shipping Channel

January 27, 2026

The container ship Ruby Tower has been refloated after grounding in the Mobile shipping channel following a reported steering failure, allowing vessel traffic to resume.

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Dry Bulk Carrier Devon Bay Sinks While Underway in the South China Sea

January 26, 2026

The Singapore-flagged bulker Devon Bay has sunk in the South China Sea, with survivors rescued and fatalities reported as authorities work to confirm casualty figures and investigate the cause.

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Container Stack Collapse Forces Maria Francisca to Seek Shelter in Vigo due to Winter Storm

May 5, 2026

The container ship Maria Francisca diverted to Vigo after heavy weather caused a container stack collapse off the Portuguese coast. No injuries or pollution were reported.

Accidents

ONE Henry Hudson Begins Container Discharge in Los Angeles After November Fire

May 5, 2026

Ocean Network Express has begun discharging containers from the fire-damaged ONE Henry Hudson in Los Angeles, marking the next phase of recovery following the November onboard fire.

Accidents

Turkish-Owned Freighter Happy Aras Grounds Off Novorossiysk After Taking on Water

January 7, 2026

The Turkish-owned freighter Happy Aras ran aground off Novorossiysk after taking on water in the Black Sea. All 14 crew members were safely evacuated as authorities monitor the vessel’s condition.

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Sanctioned Tanker Qendil Grounds Near Bozcaada After Drifting From Anchorage

May 5, 2026

The sanctioned oil tanker Qendil ran aground near Bozcaada after drifting from anchorage, weeks after being damaged in a Ukrainian drone strike. The vessel was in ballast, and no pollution or injuries have been reported.

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Rough Seas in Gibraltar Strait Force Ferry Back to Port, Dozens of Vehicles Damaged

May 5, 2026

The ferry Ciudad de Mahón was forced to return to Algeciras after encountering severe seas in the Strait of Gibraltar, with dozens of vehicles damaged but no injuries reported.

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14 Rescued After French Trawler Fastnet Runs Aground at Dingle Harbour Entrance

December 15, 2025

Fourteen crew members were rescued after the French trawler Fastnet ran aground at the entrance to Dingle Harbour in severe weather.

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ONE Continuity Loses 45 Containers Overboard South of the Canary Islands

May 5, 2026

The container ship ONE Continuity lost around 45 empty containers overboard during heavy weather south of the Canary Islands, forcing an emergency diversion to Las Palmas for cargo recovery and repairs.

Accidents

Ferry Ternen Crashes Into Post Office Outside Fredrikstad in Norway Due to Technical Failure

December 11, 2025

The Hvaler ferry Ternen crashed into a building on Herføl after a technical failure left the crew unable to stop the vessel. No injuries were reported, but the structure sustained significant damage.

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18 Containers Lost Overboard from Baltic Klipper in English Channel During Heavy Weather

May 5, 2026

Eighteen containers fell overboard from the reefer ship Baltic Klipper during heavy weather in the English Channel, sending debris ashore and briefly disrupting vessel traffic near Southampton.

Accidents

Chinese Bulker Hua De 858 Breaks Apart After Grounding in Taiwan Strait

December 8, 2025

The Chinese bulker Hua De 858 broke apart after running aground in Fujian’s Xinghua Bay while transiting the Taiwan Strait. Authorities are investigating the cause of the grounding.

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Senegal Launches Emergency Response After Tanker Mersin Floods Near Dakar

December 1, 2025

Senegalese authorities launched an emergency response after the tanker Mersin began flooding near Dakar, prompting pollution-prevention efforts and the safe rescue of all crew members.

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LPG Tanker Gas Catalina Safely Towed After Machinery Failure Near Çanakkale Strait

May 5, 2026

The LPG tanker Gas Catalina was safely towed to Dark Harbour after suffering a machinery failure near the Çanakkale Strait. No injuries or pollution were reported.

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Search Underway for British Passenger Who Fell Overboard From Marella Explorer 2 Near Tenerife

November 28, 2025

Authorities in Tenerife are searching for a 76-year-old British man who fell overboard from the cruise ship Marella Explorer 2.

Accidents

Engine Room Fire Breaks Out Aboard Chiquita Voyager in Wilmington, Days After ONE Henry Hudson Blaze

November 26, 2025

A generator fire aboard the container ship Chiquita Voyager has triggered a multi-agency response in Wilmington, Delaware, with crews still battling the blaze.

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Major Fire Erupts Onboard One Henry Hudson in Port of Los Angeles

November 24, 2025

A fire and explosion aboard the container ship ONE Henry Hudson at the Port of Los Angeles triggered a major emergency response on November 21. The crew was safely evacuated, and the vessel was later towed offshore as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

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Chemical Tanker Ran Aground in the Paraná River Near San Pedro

November 13, 2025

The tanker Paulino C ran aground on the Paraná River but was successfully refloated without disrupting traffic or causing pollution.

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Engine Fire Onboard RoRo Carrier Finnwave of the UK Coast

May 5, 2026

The 14,500 dwt RoRo vessel Finnwave suffered an engine fire and power loss in the English Channel early on November 12. Fire extinguished and no reported injuries.

Accidents

Ever Sigma Collides with Pleasure Craft in English Bay

May 5, 2026

The 6,944 TEU Ever Sigma collided with a small pleasure craft in Vancouver’s English Bay on Sunday morning, November 9. Two people were rescued without injury.

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Passenger Ferry Horizon 9 Collides with Tanker La Digue Near Singapore’s Southern Islands

May 5, 2026

The Horizon 9 sustained minor bow damage after colliding with Norden’s La Digue off Singapore, with no injuries or pollution reported, according to the MPA.

Accidents

Sri Lanka Navy Rescues Crew From Drifting Cargo Ship

October 31, 2025

Sri Lanka Navy rescues 14 crew from drifting cargo ship Integrity Star after engine failure south of Sri Lanka.

Accidents

Suez Canal Blocked After Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Grounds in Key Waterway

May 5, 2026

Sanctioned tanker Komander grounds in the Suez Canal carrying Russian oil, temporarily disrupting traffic in the critical waterway.

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Two Missing as Chinese Bulker Sinks Following Collision with Wan Hai Boxship

May 5, 2026

A Chinese bulk carrier sinks after colliding with a 144,572-dwt Wan Hai containership in the Pearl River Estuary — two crew members remain missing.

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Explosion and Fire Aboard LPG Tanker Falcon Off Yemen. Crew Evacuated, One Missing

October 20, 2025

Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon experienced an exploded and caught fire off Yemen, forcing its crew to abandon ship. One crew member is missing and the vessel now adrift. Greek and French forces lead an international rescue effort.

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Crew Missing and Injured After Transfer Vessel Capsizes Off Mozambique

October 17, 2025

A transfer vessel capsizes off Mozambique—seven missing, three out of the 14 rescued is injured. Ongoing search efforts.

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Norwegian Drybulk Vessel Grounded Beneath Svinesund Bridge on the Swedish side of the border Amid Thick Fog

May 5, 2026

Norwegian cargo vessel Hagland Captain, en route to Halden, ran aground beneath the Svinesund Bridge in dense fog. Authorities are assessing damage, pollution risk, and salvage options.

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CMA CGM Mermaid Runs Into Pier in Estonia

May 5, 2026

CMA CGM’s new boxship slices into Muuga pier, damaging the structure and a nearby bulker after arriving from Kotka.

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67 Containers Fall from Mississippi in Port of Long Beach

September 10, 2025

7 containers toppled from a Zim-chartered vessel while moored in Long Beach, no injuries reported.

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Dutch Freighter Grounds During Arctic Route Passage

May 5, 2026

Dutch freighter Thamesborg runs aground in Canada’s Franklin Strait, spotlighting the persistent risks of Arctic shipping through the Northwest Passage.

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Collision Hits Singapore Waters as Bunker Tanker Collides with Bulker

May 5, 2026

Collides off Singapore: bunker tanker and bulker make contact in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, spilling light fuel.

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Explosion Rocks Bulk Carrier W-Sapphire in Baltimore

May 5, 2026

Explosion aboard W-Sapphire in Baltimore sends shockwaves across the Patapsco—coal cargo suspected, all crew safe.

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Incident Aboard Marie Maersk Highlights Rising Frequency of Shipboard Fires

August 18, 2025

Fire breaks out aboard ultra-large Maersk boxship off Liberia—crew safe, salvage teams mobilized.

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Wan Hai 503 Moved Beyond Indian EEZ Amid Ongoing Fire and Structural Concerns

July 1, 2025

The containership Wan Hai 503 (IMO: 9294862) has been moved farther into the open ocean after persistent fire and unfavorable weather conditions forced Indian authorities and the salvage team to reposition the ship. The incident, which began with a fire on June 9, has now entered its fourth week with the fire still burning in one of the cargo holds.

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Explosion Reported Aboard Crude Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Libya

June 30, 2025

The crude oil tanker Vilamoura (IMO: 9529293) – managed by Greek operator TMS Tankers – reported an explosion off the coast of Libya on June 27. The incident was confirmed by a spokesperson from the company, as reported by TradeWinds.

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Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Fire Incident

June 25, 2025

Nearly three weeks after a fire broke out on board, the 182-meter-long car carrier Morning Midas (IMO: 9289910) has sunk in the international waters of the North Pacific, according to salvage operator Resolve Marine.

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India Launches Criminal Investigation into Wan Hai 503 Crew After Cargo Fire

May 5, 2026

Indian authorities have launched a criminal investigation against the master and crew of the container ship Wan Hai 503 (IMO: 9294862), according to The New Indian Express. The DWT 51,300 vessel Wan Hai 503 was involved in a serious incident last week when a cargo fire broke out off the coast of Kerala.

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Two Tankers Collide Near Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2025

Not far from the central Strait of Hormuz, the vessels Adalynn (IMO: 9231767) and Front Eagle (IMO: 9855343) have collided. All crew members are reported to be safe and unharmed. No environmental contamination have been reported either.

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Finland Concludes Probe Into Baltic Sea Cable Incident

June 16, 2025

Finnish prosecutors are considering pressing criminal charges against three senior officers aboard the 74,035-DWT vessel Eagle S (IMO: 9329760), police and the prosecutor said on Friday. The oil tanker was suspected of damaging undersea power and telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea in December 2024.

Accidents

New Crane Tipped Over at Singapore Port During Delivery

June 16, 2025

A new STS (ship-to-shore) crane tipped over at Singapore's Tuas terminal on June 15. No Injuries or fatalities were reported.

Accidents

Progress in Firefighting Efforts Aboard Container Ship Wan Hai 503

June 13, 2025

The fire aboard the MV Wan Hai 503 (IMO: 9294862) has been significantly reduced, as firefighting and rescue operations continue under challenging sea conditions.

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Fire Aboard Wan Hai 503 Containership Off India: Four Missing, Several Injured

June 13, 2025

A fire aboard the containership Wan Hai 503 (IMO: 9294862) off the west coast of India has left four crew members missing and 18 others rescued, some with serious injuries. As of June 9, Indian Coast Guard and Navy units are responding as the fire continues to spread across the abandoned vessel.

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Container Ship NCL Salten Removed from Shore After Running Aground in Residential Area

May 28, 2025

On the morning of Thursday, May 22, Johan Helberg woke up to an unexpected sight: a 135-meter-long container ship stranded just meters from his backyard. The NCL Salten (IMO: 9252773) was on its way to Orkanger when it ran aground along the shoreline at Byneset. After nearly a week stuck in place, the ship was finally removed on Tuesday, May 27.

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Container Ship in Trondheim: Officer Allegedly Fell Asleep

June 13, 2025

Police state that the person responsible for navigation on the bridge when the 135-meter-long container ship NCL Salten (IMO: 9252773) ran aground near Byneset likely fell asleep.

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Woke Up to a Container Ship in the Backyard

June 13, 2025

On Thursday morning, the 135-meter-long container ship CL Salten ran aground at Byneset in the Trondheimsfjord, according to NRK. There were a total of 16 crew members on board. No injuries or environmental damage have been reported.

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More than 30 injured after collision between oil tanker and cargo ship in the North Sea

May 5, 2025

The container ship Solong (IMO: 9322554) collided with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate (IMO: 9693018) near the Humber Estuary. As of the latest updates, 32 casualties have been brought ashore to Grimsby, with some crew members still unaccounted for.

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Sweden investigates new Baltic Sea cable damage

February 21, 2025

A new case of cable damage has been confirmed in the Baltic Sea, with Swedish authorities treating it as likely sabotage. Finland’s Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen, stated that the frequency of such incidents makes it improbable they are accidental.

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Fire on Grimaldi’s Grande Brasile Leaves Vessel Adrift in the English Channel

February 19, 2025

Rescue teams from France, the Netherlands, and the UK responded to a distress call on February 18 from the Grimaldi vessel Grande Brasile (IMO: 9198123). The vessel reported a fire while southbound in the English Channel. The fire has been extinguished, but the vessel remains adrift with tug and other resources standing by.

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Cargo Ship MSC Baltic III Runs Aground Off Newfoundland, Crew Safely Evacuated

February 17, 2025

The cargo vessel MSC Baltic III lost power and ran aground near Newfoundland, prompting an emergency evacuation of its crew. All 20 crew members was rescued.

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Engine room fire results in evacuation of 4 seafarers

January 6, 2025

On Saturday afternoon Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) received a notice to rescue crew members from the 50,000-dwt bulker Panoria (IMO: 9480930) after an engine room fire broke out

Accidents

Norwegian Shipping Firm Rejects Moscow's Accusation of Denying Aid to Sinking Russian Ship

January 2, 2025

On Friday, December 28, a Norwegian shipping company rejected a Russian accusation that it refused to rescue sailors from a sinking Russian cargo ship. The accusation was made by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council.

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Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in the Mediterranean Sea

January 2, 2025

On December 23, the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major (IMO: 9538892) sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in its engine room, according to Reuters. Two of the ship’s crew members remain missing, confirmed Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, December 24.

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Bulk Carrier M/V Tim S Dool Finally Refloated After Three Weeks Aground

December 18, 2024

After spending more than three weeks aground on Crysler Shoal in the St. LawerenceRiver, the bulk carrier M/V Tim S Dool (IMO: 6800919) has been successfully refloated. 

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Third Tanker in Trouble as Oil Spill Hits Black Sea Coast

December 18, 2024

Two Russian tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, were severely damaged in a storm this weekend, according to Reuters. Russian media outlets are now reporting issues with a third ship from the same fleet.

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Two LNG Carriers Struck by Drones at Egypt's Port of Damietta, Fires Extinguished

July 31, 2026

Two LNG carriers Gaslog Salem and Energos Winter struck by drones at Egypt's Port of Damietta on July 29 - fires extinguished, no casualties, major escalation in strike geography.

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Saudi Product Tanker NCC Ghazal Struck by Houthi Missiles in Red Sea

July 29, 2026

Saudi product tanker NCC Ghazal struck by Houthi missiles in Red Sea on July 28 - vessel returns to port, Houthis claim responsibility.

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Three Tankers Struck by Drones at CPC Terminal, Novorossiysk - Loading Twice Suspended

July 25, 2026

Three tankers struck by drones at CPC terminal Novorossiysk on July 19–20 - Chevron-managed Asia and Nissos Ios hit on July 19, sanctioned Nelsa ablaze with 22 crew evacuated July 20.

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Houthis Strike Saudi Tanker Encelia in Red Sea, Marking Resumption of Hostilities

July 24, 2026

Houthis strike Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla in Red Sea on July 22 - Encelia confirmed hit with fire on board, Layla unconfirmed, Brent crude jumps 5% to $95.

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Turkish LPG Carrier Gas Lisbon Struck and Ablaze off Romanian Coast, Three Crew Hospitalised

July 23, 2026

Turkish LPG carrier Gas Lisbon struck and ablaze 20NM off Romanian Black Sea coast on July 21 - all 17 crew evacuated, three hospitalised, Russia suspected.

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Dynacom VLCC Acheloos Reportedly Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Kavomaleas Continues to Burn

July 21, 2026

Second Dynacom tanker Acheloos reportedly struck in Strait of Hormuz as Kavomaleas continues to burn adrift - two FIRMS heat signatures detected, crew of Kavomaleas rescued.

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Kuwaiti Product Tanker Kaifan Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Abandons Ship

July 22, 2026

Kuwaiti product tanker Kaifan struck by drone or missile northeast of Limah in Strait of Hormuz on July 21 - crew abandons ship, engine room fire reported.

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Tanker Kavomaleas Set Ablaze by Double Strike off Oman in Strait of Hormuz

July 20, 2026

Tanker Kavomaleas struck twice and set ablaze 8NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman on July 20 — engine room fire, crew ashore safely, Iran claims responsibility.

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Suezmax Tanker Nordic Zenith Struck by Two Drones at CPC Terminal, Novorossiysk

July 20, 2026

Suezmax tanker Nordic Zenith struck by two drones at CPC terminal Novorossiysk on July 18 - fire extinguished, 13 crew evacuated, vessel removed from loading schedule.

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Stolt-Nielsen Chemical Tanker Stolt Magnesium Attacked off Oman, Engine Room Fire Reported

July 14, 2026

Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium attacked off Oman on July 14 - engine room fire reported, all crew safe, incident coincides with broader Gulf escalation.

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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Strike 116 Vessels in Sea of Azov in Sustained Week-Long Campaign

July 15, 2026

Ukraine strikes 116 vessels in the Sea of Azov from July 6–14, including tankers, a ferry, and an oil terminal - Russia halts Kerch Strait transit as wheat futures rise 4%.

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Container Ship GFS Galaxy Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Abandons Ship - One Crew Member Missing

July 14, 2026

Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy struck in Strait of Hormuz on July 13 - crew abandons ship, 23 rescued by Oman Navy, Indian engineer missing, vessel towed to Khor Fakkan.

War

Evergreen Containership Ever Lovely Struck by Projectile off Oman, Halting Stranded Vessel Evacuation

June 26, 2026

Evergreen containership Ever Lovely struck by projectile off Oman, halting IMO-coordinated evacuation of Gulf-stranded vessels — first attack since US-Iran MOU signed.

War

Cargo Ship Victress Struck in Drone Attack, One Crew Member Killed

June 22, 2026

Turkish cargo ship Victress struck in drone attack near Romanian-Ukrainian border, killing one Egyptian crew member - Ukraine blames Russia for the strike.

War

Sanctioned Tanker Fina A Struck by Ukraine en Route to Novorossiysk, Black Sea

June 19, 2026

Sanctioned tanker Fina A struck by Ukrainian forces in Black Sea en route to Novorossiysk - vessel "not under command" as Kyiv's kinetic sanctions campaign continues.

War

U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Tanker M/T Lexie Bound for Iran

June 3, 2026

U.S. forces have disabled the sanctioned oil tanker M/T Lexie (IMO 9203277) while it was attempting to reach Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

War

MSC Container Ship Hit by Projectiles Near Umm Qasr Amid Gulf Tensions

June 2, 2026

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has confirmed that its container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two projectiles shortly after leaving the Port of Umm Qasr (LOCODE: IQUMQ) in Iraq.

War

U.S. Aircraft Fires Hellfire Missile into Engine Room of Cargo Vessel Lian Star in Gulf of Oman

June 1, 2026

U.S. aircraft fires Hellfire missile into engine room of cargo vessel Lian Star in Gulf of Oman on May 29 — fifth vessel disabled under blockade, 116 redirected in total.

War

Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship Ant Struck by Russian Drone off Odesa, Two Crew Injured

May 29, 2026

Turkish-owned cargo ship Ant struck by Russian drone in Black Sea on May 29 — fire extinguished, two crew injured and evacuated, third vessel hit in overnight attack wave.

War

U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Shadow Fleet VLCC Skywave in Indian Ocean

May 20, 2026

U.S. Navy reportedly seizes Iranian shadow fleet VLCC Skywave in Indian Ocean — third tanker boarding since blockade began.

War

Russian Drones Strike Three Commercial Vessels Inbound for Ukrainian Ports

May 20, 2026

Russian drones strike three commercial vessels inbound for Odesa on May 18 — including Chinese-crewed bulker KSL Deyang, no injuries reported and vessel continued to its destination..

War

Iranian Forces Seize Floating Armoury Hui Chuan Northeast of Fujairah

May 20, 2026

Iranian forces seize floating armoury Hui Chuan northeast of Fujairah — vessel held weapons for commercial anti-piracy operations, AIS contact lost after seizure.

War

Sanctioned Iranian VLCC Sevda Ablaze off Jask Following U.S. Navy Strikes

May 11, 2026

Sanctioned Iranian VLCC Sevda ablaze off Jask after U.S. Navy F/A-18 strikes on May 6 and 8 - satellite imagery confirms fire and multiple damaged tankers in the area.

War

Bulk Carrier MV Laya Likely Struck by Drone in Qatari Waters Northeast of Doha

May 11, 2026

Drone strikes cargo vessel in Qatari waters northeast of Doha — fire extinguished, vessel completes passage to Mesaieed; Liberian bulker MV Laya identified as likely target.

War

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Disables Rudder of Iranian VLCC Hasna in Gulf of Oman

May 7, 2026

U.S. Navy F/A-18 fires 20mm rounds into rudder of Iranian VLCC Hasna (299,229 DWT) in Gulf of Oman - second disabling force incident under blockade, first use of carrier jet for interdiction.

War

CMA CGM San Antonio Struck by Missiles in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Injured and Evacuated

May 7, 2026

CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missiles in Strait of Hormuz on May 5 - crew injured and evacuated, second CMA CGM vessel attacked in the strait since conflict began.

War

Russian Strike Damages Cook Islands-Flagged Vessel in Greater Odesa Port, Fifth Attack in Eleven Days

May 7, 2026

Russian strike damages Cook Islands-flagged vessel in Greater Odesa port — crew unharmed, fifth confirmed attack on civilian shipping in the area in eleven days.

War

ADNOC Tanker MV Barakah Struck by Two Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

Tanker MV Barakah struck by two Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz — first confirmed attack on UAE national carrier since ceasefire, UAE condemns as "act of piracy."

War

Bulk Carrier Minoan Falcon Attacked by Small Craft West of Sirik, Iran — First Confirmed Strike in 11 Days

May 5, 2026

Bulk carrier Minoan Falcon likely attacked by small craft west of Sirik, Iran — first confirmed commercial vessel strike in 11 days, Iran denies incident, crew safe.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Sanctioned Tanker Marquise in Black Sea, 210km from Tuapse

April 30, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike sanctioned tanker Marquise in Black Sea near Tuapse — stern, engine room and rudder targeted, vessel reportedly empty and awaiting ship-to-ship transfer orders.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery for Third Time in April, Major Fire Burning

May 5, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Tuapse oil refinery for third time in April, triggering major fire — residents evacuated, smoke visible for miles, firefighting conditions "extremely difficult."

War

Panama-Flagged Containership Euphoria Attacked Near Iranian Coast, Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

Panama-flagged containership Euphoria attacked near Iranian coast in Strait of Hormuz on April 22 — third vessel hit that day, seizure claimed by Iran but unconfirmed.

War

MSC Containership Francesca Fired Upon and Escorted into Iranian Waters, Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

MSC containership Francesca fired upon and escorted into Iranian waters in Strait of Hormuz — vessel bound for Sri Lanka, IRGC claims Israeli ownership link, damage unknown.

War

Container Ship Epaminondas Fired Upon and Escorted into Iranian Waters, Strait of Hormuz

April 23, 2026

Cargo ship Epaminondas fired on by IRGC gunboat and escorted into Iranian waters in Strait of Hormuz — bridge heavily damaged, no crew injuries reported.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Port for Second Time in Three Days, One Killed

May 5, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Tuapse oil terminal for second time in three days, killing one and injuring another — latest in sustained campaign against Russian Black Sea export infrastructure.

War

U.S. Forces Seize Iranian Cargo Vessel Touska in Gulf of Oman

May 5, 2026

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Iranian cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after disabling it with naval gunfire, marking the first forcible interdiction of the blockade.

War

CMA CGM Everglade Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

ontainership CMA CGM Everglade was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposed closure of the vital shipping route, heightening regional tensions.

War

Tanker Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Reopening

May 5, 2026

Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as a tanker was fired upon just hours after the waterway reopened, prompting multiple vessels to abort transit.

War

Liberian Bulker Lady Maris Set on Fire by Russian Drone off Chornomorsk in Wave of Overnight Attacks

May 5, 2026

Liberian bulker Lady Maris set on fire by Russian drone while inbound to Chornomorsk to load corn — part of a wider overnight Russian attack wave targeting Ukrainian port infrastructure.

War

Russian Drone Strike Damages Vessel and Port Infrastructure at Izmail, Ukraine

May 5, 2026

Russian drones strike Izmail port overnight, damaging a Panama-flagged vessel, berth, and equipment — fire extinguished, no casualties, port continues to operate.

War

Marshall Islands-Flagged Container Ship Qingdao Star Struck by IRGC Cruise Missile South of Kish Island

May 5, 2026

IRGC strikes container ship Qingdao Star with Qadir cruise missile south of Kish Island; hull damaged above waterline — vessel proceeding under own power, all crew safe.

War

MSC Ishyka Struck by IRGC Drone at Berth in Bahrain

May 5, 2026

IRGC drone strikes container ship MSC Ishyka at berth in Bahrain's Khalifa Bin Salman Port

War

Panama-Flagged Tanker Aqua 1 Struck by Two Projectiles 17NM North of Doha, Fire Extinguished

May 5, 2026

Panama-flagged tanker Aqua 1 struck by two projectiles north of Doha; fire extinguished, second projectile lodged in engine room — third Gulf attack in 24 hours.

War

Drone Strike Damages Ship-to-Shore Crane at APM Terminals Salalah, Operations Suspended

May 5, 2026

Drone strike damages ship-to-shore crane at APM Terminals Salalah; operations suspended for approximately 48 hours — no injuries, vessels or cargo affected.

War

Ukrainian Drone Strike Causes Fresh Damage at Russia's Ust-Luga Baltic Export Terminal

March 31, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Ust-Luga again as Baltic port loadings remain halted; Primorsk also damaged — combined ports handle 45% of Russia's seaborne crude exports.

War

Kuwaiti VLCC Al-Salmi Attacked and Ablaze at Dubai Port Anchorage

March 31, 2026

Kuwaiti VLCC Al-Salmi attacked and set ablaze at Dubai Port anchorage by Iranian forces; hull damage and potential oil spill reported — crew unharmed.

War

Shadow Fleet Tanker Altura Struck by Drone 15NM from Bosphorus, Immobilised in Black Sea

May 5, 2026

Shadow fleet suezmax Altura struck by drone 15NM from Bosphorus after departing Novorossiysk; engine room flooded, vessel immobilised — all 27 crew safe.

War

Iranian Missile Strike Causes Significant Damage at Ras Laffan LNG Complex, Qatar

March 19, 2026

Iran strikes Ras Laffan LNG complex in Qatar, causing fires and significant damage; European gas prices jump 30% as global supply impact remains under assessment.

War

Kuwaiti LPG Carrier Gas Al Ahmadiah Struck 23NM East of Fujairah

May 5, 2026

Kuwaiti VLGC Gas Al Ahmadiah struck by unknown projectile at anchor 23NM east of Fujairah; minor damage, no injuries — likely interceptor fragments, per sources.

War

Greek Tanker Maran Homer Struck at CPC Anchorage, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

May 5, 2026

Greek tanker Maran Homer struck at Black Sea CPC terminal anchorage off Novorossiysk; minor deck damage, no pollution, vessel under way — Ukraine unclaimed.

War

U.S. Strikes Military Infrastructure on Kharg Island, Iran's Primary Crude Export Terminal

March 16, 2026

U.S. strikes destroy military targets on Iran's Kharg Island; oil terminal remains operational with tankers loading, despite Trump's "demolished" claim.

War

Containership Source Blessing Hit by Projectile Near Jebel Ali

May 5, 2026

Liberia-flagged containership Source Blessing was hit by an unidentified projectile near Jebel Ali, causing an engine-room fire while crew remained safe and no pollution was reported.

War

Port of Salalah Operations Suspended After Attack Sparks Fuel Tank

March 12, 2026

Port operations in Salalah, Oman, were suspended after an attack triggered fires at fuel storage tanks, forcing evacuations and halting activity at a key regional container hub.

War

Two Tankers Zefyros and Safesea Vishnu Hit During Suspected STS Operation Off Iraq

March 12, 2026

Two tankers were struck during a suspected STS transfer near Al Basrah, Iraq, triggering a fire, one fatality, and a temporary suspension of oil terminal operations.

War

Kamsarmax Bulker Star Gwyneth Hit by Projectile Near Dubai

May 5, 2026

The Kamsarmax bulker Star Gwyneth was struck by a projectile northwest of Dubai, though the crew are safe and no pollution has been reported.

War

Container Ship ONE Majesty Damaged by Projectile Near UAE

May 5, 2026

The container ship ONE Majesty was damaged by a projectile near the UAE, sustaining a small hull breach while all crew members remained safe.

War

Bulk Carrier Mayruree Naree Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

March 11, 2026

The bulk carrier Mayruree Naree caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a partial crew evacuation.

War

Iran Claims Drone Strike on Tanker Louis P Near Strait of Hormuz

March 9, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims a drone strike on the tanker Louis P near the Strait of Hormuz, with ShipAtlas AIS data showing the vessel recently operating near Jubail.

War

Tanker Sonangol Namibe Damaged by Explosion Near Kuwait

May 5, 2026

The suezmax tanker Sonangol Namibe was hit by an explosion near Kuwait while at anchor, with reports of a likely hull breach and oil leaking from a cargo tank.

War

Container Ship Safeen Prestige Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

March 4, 2026

The container ship Safeen Prestige was reportedly hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an engine room fire. ShipAtlas AIS data shows it was the only vessel in the area.

War

LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz Catches Fire After Suspected Drone Attack Near Malta

March 4, 2026

The Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz caught fire near Malta after a suspected drone attack, raising new concerns over maritime security in the Mediterranean.

War

Asphalt Tanker Athe Nova Hit by Drones While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

March 3, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims it struck the asphalt tanker Athe Nova with drones in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the vessel on fire.

War

US-Flagged Tanker Stena Imperative Struck by Projectiles in Port of Bahrain

May 5, 2026

US-flagged tanker Stena Imperative was struck by projectiles in the Port of Bahrain, causing a fire that has since been extinguished. Crew members are reported safe.

War

Tanker MKD Vyon Hit by Projectile Off Oman, One Crew Member Killed

March 2, 2026

The tanker MKD Vyon was struck by a projectile off Oman, killing one crew member. The vessel remained afloat with no pollution reported.

War

Ukraine Drones Strike Transneft Terminal in Novorossiysk

March 2, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck the Transneft Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk overnight, igniting a fire at the key Russian export facility.

War

Oil Tanker Skylight Hit off Oman After Drone Strikes on Duqm Port

March 1, 2026

The oil tanker Skylight was hit off Oman’s Musandam peninsula after drone strikes targeted Duqm port, injuring four people as regional tensions escalate.

War

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Port of Taman Ahead of Geneva Talks

February 16, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Taman port overnight, damaging fuel storage tanks and terminals just days before U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva.

War

French Navy Detains Tanker Grinch, Captain Held in Sanctions Investigation

May 5, 2026

French authorities have detained the tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean and taken its captain into custody as part of an investigation into suspected sanctions violations linked to Russian oil trade.

War

Container Feeder Aurelia Hit by Suspected Drone Strike After Departing Novorossiysk

January 22, 2026

After departing Novorossiysk, the container ship Aurelia diverted to a Turkish port of refuge when a suspected drone strike caused localized damage to deck cargo.

War

U.S. Seizes Tanker Sagitta, Becoming the Seventh Vessel Taken in Sanctions Enforcement Campaign

January 21, 2026

U.S. forces have seized a seventh sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean, continuing efforts to block illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela and shadow fleet operations.

War

Bulk Carrier Hizir Reis Detained in Brindisi Over Suspected Sanctions Violations

May 5, 2026

Italian authorities have detained the bulk carrier Hizir Reis in Brindisi over suspected breaches of EU sanctions, after inspectors flagged irregularities in cargo documentation.

War

Multiple Greek-Owned Tankers Hit by Drones While Waiting to Load Near Novorossiysk

May 5, 2026

Four Greek-owned oil tankers were hit by drones while waiting to load near the CPC terminal off Novorossiysk, highlighting rising risks for commercial shipping near key Russian oil export routes.

War

Two Cargo Ships Hit in Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Shipping, One Seafarer Killed

May 5, 2026

The cargo ship Wael K and bulk carrier Ladonna were struck in separate Russian attacks on Ukrainian shipping, killing one seafarer and injuring another as port areas came under fire.

War

Crude Oil Tanker Elbus Diverts to Turkey After Reporting Suspected Drone Strike in Black Sea

January 9, 2026

A crude oil tanker diverted to Turkey after reporting a suspected drone strike while transiting the Black Sea. Authorities are inspecting the vessel to assess damage.

War

US Forces Have Siezed the Oil Tanker Marinera After Two Week Long Pursuit

May 5, 2026

U.S. authorities have secured the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the Atlantic after a weeks-long pursuit that began off Venezuela, marking a major step in efforts to disrupt illicit oil shipping.

War

Russia Deploys Submarine and Warships to Escort Tanker Marinera Linked to Venezuela Oil Trade, WSJ Reports

May 5, 2026

Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and naval vessels to escort an oil tanker Marinera (previously going under the name Bella 1) off Venezuela as the U.S. steps up efforts to seize ships linked to sanctioned oil trade, according to the Wall Street Journal.

War

Turkish-Owned Vessel CENK T Damaged by Explosions in Odesa During Air Raid Alert

December 12, 2025

The Turkish-owned cargo vessel CENK T was damaged by explosions in Odesa during an air raid alert while en route from Turkey to Romania. Damage assessments and casualty checks are ongoing.

War

Houthis Attack Eastern Pacific Chemical Tanker in Red Sea

September 1, 2025

Houthis strike an Eastern Pacific chemical tanker in the Red Sea, causing an explosion but no injuries to the crew.

War

Houthis’ ‘Safe Transit’ Scheme Forces Shipping Industry to Weigh Safety Against Legitimizing Terrorist Control

August 14, 2025

Red Sea protocol presents unprecedented challenge: comply with a militant group or risk becoming a target in international waters.

War

Armed Houthi Attack Targets Bulk Carrier Off Yemen

July 7, 2025

On Sunday, the Liberian-flagged vessel Magic Seas (IMO: 9736169) was attacked in the southern Red Sea, potentially signaling that Yemen’s Houthi forces are resuming their Red Sea campaign. The incident has renewed concern among global carriers, many of whom continue to reroute vessels to avoid the region.

War

EU Implements Sanctions on Yamal LNG

December 18, 2024

The EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia targets Yamal LNG for the first time by including a vessel servicing the project.

War

Norway Provides $240 Million to Support Ukrainian Navy

December 17, 2024

Earlier this week, the Norwegian government announced a new grant of approximately $240million to support Ukraine’s navy in its fight against Russian forces in the Black Sea.

War

Ukraine Calls for Monitoring Mission at Odesa ports

October 19, 2024

In response to intensified Russian strikes, Ukraine has requested IMO to send a monitoring mission to Odesa ports.

War

Attacks continue in Black Sea

October 15, 2024

On Monday, October 14th, another Russian missile strike targeted the port of Odesa, Ukraine (LOCODE: UAODS), damaging two merchant ships.

War

Third strike in four days on Odesa region ports

October 10, 2024

A Russian ballistic missile attack on the Odesa port killed six people and injured eight, with four of the injured in serious condition.

Sanctions

EUNAVFOR Frigate Thaon di Revel Boards Falsely-Flagged Shadow Fleet Tanker Toa Payoh Southwest of Sicily

August 4, 2026

EUNAVFOR frigate Thaon di Revel boards falsely-flagged shadow fleet tanker Toa Payoh southwest of Sicily on August 3 - evidence gathered, vessel released to continue voyage.

Sanctions

U.S. Marines Board Shadow Fleet VLCC Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman

July 19, 2026

U.S. Marines board shadow fleet VLCC Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman on July 16 - vessel falsely flagged, laden with Iranian fuel oil, changed name during pursuit before boarding.

Sanctions

French Forces Board Shadow Fleet Tanker Deliver off Sicily, Fifth Such Action Since September

June 27, 2026

French forces board shadow fleet tanker Deliver off Sicily with Royal Navy and EUNAVFOR MED support - fifth such boarding by France since September, invalid flag documents found.

Sanctions

Tanker Era, Formerly Bella 1 and Marinera, Resurfaces Under New Flag Approaching Trinidad

June 20, 2026

Tanker Era, formerly Bella 1/Marinera, resurfaces under new Comoros flag approaching Trinidad - name changed June 7 per ShipIntel, captain pleaded guilty to Coast Guard charges.

Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Six LPG Carriers Linked to Iranian Gas Exports

June 8, 2026

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six LPG carriers connected to Iran's petroleum industry, adding them to its long list of blacklisted vessels.

Sanctions

Swedish Coast Guard Boards and Detains Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Jin Hui off Trelleborg

May 5, 2026

Sweden boards and detains sanctioned tanker Jin Hui south of Trelleborg — false Syrian flag, EU/UK/Ukraine sanctions, and eight port state control deficiencies confirmed.

Sanctions

USS Rafael Peralta Intercepts Iranian Tanker M/T Stream in Arabian Sea, Vessel Redirected

May 1, 2026

USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker M/T Stream in Arabian Sea and redirects vessel — 38th diversion since U.S. blockade began April 13, turned back without incident.

Sanctions

U.S. Marines Board Containership Blue Star III in Arabian Sea Under Blockade Regime — Vessel Cleared and Released

May 5, 2026

U.S. Marines board containership Blue Star III in Arabian Sea under Iran blockade — vessel cleared after search confirms no Iranian port call, first non-Iranian vessel released under regime.

Sanctions

U.S. Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker M/V Sevan in Arabian Sea

May 5, 2026

U.S. Navy intercepts OFAC-sanctioned tanker Sevan in Arabian Sea and escorts it back to Iran — 37 vessels now redirected since blockade began April 13.

Sanctions

U.S. Navy Seizes Sanctioned Stateless Tanker Majestic X Carrying Iranian Oil in Indian Ocean

May 5, 2026

U.S. Navy boards and seizes sanctioned stateless tanker Majestic X carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean — latest enforcement action amid ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations.

Sanctions

Swedish Coast Guard Boards Chinese-Owned Bulker Hui Yuan off Ystad for Illegal Coal Discharge

May 5, 2026

Swedish Coast Guard boards Chinese-owned bulker Hui Yuan off Ystad after captain admits to illegal coal discharge into Baltic waters — vessel released on bond.

Sanctions

Swedish Coast Guard Boards Sanctioned Tanker Flora 1 After 12km Oil Slick Discovered East of Gotland

May 5, 2026

Swedish Coast Guard boards sanctioned tanker Flora 1 after 12km oil slick east of Gotland.

Sanctions

Swedish Coast Guard Boards Tanker Sea Owl I on False Flag Suspicion

May 5, 2026

Swedish Coast Guard boards tanker Sea Owl I near Trelleborg; vessel and nearby cargo ship Caffa suspected of false flags and seaworthiness violations.

Sanctions

Sweden Seizes Cargo Ship Caffa Over Suspected Sanctions Violations

March 9, 2026

Swedish authorities seized the cargo ship Caffa near Trelleborg over suspected false flagging and alleged transport of stolen Ukrainian grain.

Sanctions

Belgium Detains Sanctioned Tanker Ethera in North Sea Operation

March 2, 2026

Belgium detained the sanctioned tanker Ethera in a joint operation with French support, citing false flagging and links to Russia’s shadow fleet.

Sanctions

U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned VLCC Bertha in Indian Ocean

February 24, 2026

U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned VLCC Bertha in the Indian Ocean after tracking the Cook Islands-flagged tanker from the Caribbean, officials confirmed.

Sanctions

Denmark Detains Sanctioned Containership Nora Over Registry Concerns

March 4, 2026

Denmark has detained the sanctioned containership Nora after authorities questioned its registry and certification, following multiple flag changes and links to a U.S.-sanctioned shipping network.

Sanctions

U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Tanker Ocean Mariner Bound for Cuba, Vessel Alters Course

May 5, 2026

The product tanker Ocean Mariner altered course after a reported U.S. Coast Guard interception near Cuba, in the context of tightened U.S. pressure to halt oil deliveries to the island.

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