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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA forces pictured near the “AL NAJMA”, the Yemeni fishing boat hijacked off Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia) on February 8, 2025. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR
Piracy

Ship Piracy, Robberies Rise 83% in Asia from Jan-Jun, Anti-Piracy Group Says

There were 95 piracy and armed robberies against ships in Asia from January to June this year, an 83% increase compared to the same period last year, according

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Total Views: 963

Eternity C sinks below the surface
Shipping

Houthi Video Shows Deadly Attack and Sinking of Eternity C Bulk Carrier in Red Sea

The Houthis have released footage showing the targeting and sinking of the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C in the Red Sea. The footage captures the

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 6807

A barge and tug load heavy fuel pumped from the MSC Baltic III
Accidents

Salvage Operations Progress on Grounded MSC Baltic III

Salvage crews have successfully removed approximately 85% of the heavy fuel from the grounded containership MSC Baltic III, according to the latest update

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 9887

Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks
Shipping

Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks

Major shipping organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea that have resulted in seafarer fatalities

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 1631

Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Trump Signs Order to End Wind and Solar Subsidies Under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday aimed at eliminating subsidies for wind and solar energy in furtherance of the recently enacted

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 2042

Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, prepares to deliver a statement, during a pro-Palestinian rally saying they launched an attack on the "Pacific 01" ship in the Red Sea with missiles, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Shipping

Eternity C Sinks in Red Sea; Search Underway for 15 Still Missing

A mission was under way on Wednesday to rescue crew from the Eternity C cargo ship which sank in the Red Sea following an attack that killed at least four

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 2544

Most Read

Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Selling $337 Million London Mega-Mansion
News

Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Selling $337 Million London Mega-Mansion

Shipping billionaire John Fredriksen is leaving the UK after listing his historic London mansion for a eye-popping $337 million, according to reports. The

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment
Shipbuilding

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment

The White House announced Wednesday that Japan has agreed to a $550 billion package of U.S.-bound investment and loans as part of a new trade deal with the

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag
Shipping

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

French shipping group CMA CGM marked a major milestone with the official reflagging of the CMA CGM Phoenix under the U.S. flag in Charleston, South Carolina.

Critical Rudder Failure: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Grounding After Maintenance Error
Accidents

Critical Rudder Failure: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Grounding After Maintenance Error

A fully loaded bulk carrier narrowly avoided disaster when its rudder completely broke off during departure from a New Zealand port, highlighting critical

Iran Says it Warned Away US destroyer but US Dismisses Account
Defense

Iran Says it Warned Away US destroyer but US Dismisses Account

Iran warned a U.S. destroyer on Wednesday to change course after it approached waters being monitored by the Islamic Republic, leading the U.S. ship to turn


Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
News

Greek Tanker Fleet Steps Up Ship Inspections Near Russian Ports After Mysterious Blasts

LONDON/ATHENS, July 9 (Reuters) – Greek shipping companies calling at Russian ports are boosting their vessels’ defenses after a

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 772

shipping container
Shipping

Surging UK Shipping Costs Threaten to Deliver a New Price Shock

The cost of shipping goods from China to the UK has surged due to ripple effects of the US trade war, threatening to push up consumer prices and complicate the

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 733

An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Shipbuilding

Davie Acquires Finnish Steel Firm to Boost Icebreaker Production

Canada-based shipbuilder Davie has announced today an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy, a specialized steel and fabrication operation based in Pori,

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 1279

Matthew bulk carrier underway during drug bust
News

Cartel Crew Sentenced to Prison Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Drug Bust

Eight crew members from the bulk carrier Matthew have received prison sentences ranging from 13.5 to 20 years for their roles in Ireland’s largest

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 1931

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

China Approves Merger of CSSC and CSIC to Create World’s Largest Shipbuilder

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has reportedly approved the merger of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 1620

Most Read

Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Selling $337 Million London Mega-Mansion
News

Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Selling $337 Million London Mega-Mansion

Shipping billionaire John Fredriksen is leaving the UK after listing his historic London mansion for a eye-popping $337 million, according to reports. The

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment
Shipbuilding

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment

The White House announced Wednesday that Japan has agreed to a $550 billion package of U.S.-bound investment and loans as part of a new trade deal with the

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag
Shipping

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

French shipping group CMA CGM marked a major milestone with the official reflagging of the CMA CGM Phoenix under the U.S. flag in Charleston, South Carolina.

Critical Rudder Failure: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Grounding After Maintenance Error
Accidents

Critical Rudder Failure: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Grounding After Maintenance Error

A fully loaded bulk carrier narrowly avoided disaster when its rudder completely broke off during departure from a New Zealand port, highlighting critical

Iran Says it Warned Away US destroyer but US Dismisses Account
Defense

Iran Says it Warned Away US destroyer but US Dismisses Account

Iran warned a U.S. destroyer on Wednesday to change course after it approached waters being monitored by the Islamic Republic, leading the U.S. ship to turn


Tuesday, July 8, 2025
IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm
Shipping

IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has issued an urgent appeal for intensified diplomatic efforts following renewed attacks on merchant vessels in the Red

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 965

Houthi Video Shows Sinking of M/V Magic Seas in Red Sea
Shipping

Houthi Video Shows Sinking of M/V Magic Seas in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi militants have released propaganda footage appearing to show the Greek bulk carrier M/V Magic Seas sinking in the Red Sea following their

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 11694

MSC ELSA 3 with a severe list
News

India Seeks $1.1 Billion Reparation After MSC Fuel Spill in May

The southern Indian state of Kerala has sued MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. for the environmental damages caused by a ship capsizing off its coast, according

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 1048

An EUNAVFOR warship escorts a merchant vessel in the Red Sea
News

Germany Accuses China of Laser Targeting Aircraft in EU’s Red Sea Mission

Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China's military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 1495

Four Crew Killed in Attack on M/V Eternity C as Houthis Renew Red Sea Assaults
Shipping

Four Crew Killed in Attack on M/V Eternity C as Houthis Renew Red Sea Assaults

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 8272

Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed


Tuesday, July 8, 2025
HD Hyundai is joining forces with India’s largest state-owned shipyard to strengthen its influence in the Indian and global markets
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Joins Forces with Cochin Shipyard to Power India’s Maritime Sector Expansion

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 465

USNS Bellatrix underway
News

Historic SL-7 Containerships Could Find New Purpose as Maritime Exposition Centers

The Society of Marine Port Engineers (SMPE) has provided seed funding to the SL7EXPO project, a non-profit initiative aimed at preserving one of the

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 3566

Rendering of powership and offshore data center
News

MOL and Kinetics Partner to Launch Revolutionary Floating Data Center by 2027

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kinetics, a Karpowership initiative, to develop a next-generation Floating Data

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 895

A screenshot of video released by the Israeli Air Force shows the strike targeting the M/V Galaxy Leader
Shipping

Watch: Israeli Forces Strike Houthi-Held Galaxy Leader in Escalating Red Sea Conflict

Israel has struck the merchant ship Galaxy Leader at the port of Ras Isa, Yemen, as part of military operations targeting Houthi infrastructure at three Yemeni

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 2662

Monday, July 7, 2025
A fuel tank burns following, what Al Masirah TV said, was a U.S. strike on the Ras Isa fuel port, Yemen, in this screengrab from a handout video
News

Indian Seafarers Freed After Months of Detention at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port

India says it has secured the release of more than 150 seafarers who were stranded at Yemen’s Ras Isa Port, according to the Directorate General of

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 1606

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson delivers a statement, during a rally to show continued support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
News

Two Injured, Two Missing in New Ship Attack Near Yemen’s Hodeidah, Ambrey Says

Two crew were injured and two others missing on a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that was attacked with skiffs and drones 49 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 2134

Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks
News

Israel Targets Yemen Ports, Power Station After Renewed Houthi Attacks

By Yomna Ehab and Mohammed Ghobari ADEN/CAIRO, July 7 (Reuters) – Israel struck Houthi targets at three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the military said

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 834

Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, to show continued support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck

Yemen’s Houthi militants who earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the M/V Magic Seas, now say they sank the Greek bulk carrier. The sinking has

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 10844

Photos captured at the June 16 deployment event at Køge Marina
Defense

Unmanned Saildrones Track Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ During NATO Baltic Sea Operations

Saildrone, a leading maritime autonomy company, has demonstrated its advanced surveillance capabilities by successfully identifying Russian “shadow

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 2302

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House
News

Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Start Ahead of Wednesday Deadline

President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid the highest

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 829