Ukraine reports it has seized a Turkish-owned cargo ship and is detaining its captain on charges that the vessel was used by the Russians to loot Ukraine grain stored in occupied Crimea. According to a statement from the State Security…
In an astonishing tale of survival, a young beachgoer who was swept off by a current survived for 36 hours until she was rescued by a tanker crew, more than 40 nautical miles away from where she entered the water. …
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Friday, July 12, reported that it is deferring its review and approval of the proposed Gemini Cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. While the commission said it requires additional information on the “potential competitive impacts…
The safety of crews on merchant ships is increasingly becoming a major concern owing to the rise in violent attacks despite a notable decrease in maritime piracy incidents, according to the latest update from the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting…
The company will build regional service network based in Singapore and focus on the market development in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and India to further improve the company’s brand influence in Southeast Asia, said China Merchants Energy Shipping. China Merchants Energy Shipping established…
Judging from reports published during the second quarter, one might assume that the greatest maritime security concerns for operators of the merchant fleet in Asia are centred around the South China Sea’s Saint Thomas Shoal and the Tawain Strait. While…
The first direct route from South China to Calcutta according to PIL the China Calcutta Service connects Xiamen and Shekou with the India port city and also includes a call in Singapore. Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager of Intra-Asia Services at PIL, said,…
Can onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology be a viable tool in shipping’s decarbonization journey? Answering this question requires a holistic perspective, accounting for the entire carbon value chain. In short, the technical ability to capture and store CO2…
Italian authorities for the second time in a little over a year have issued a detention order to a German-operated rescue boat that became famous because of its funding by British street artist “Banksy.” The group’s vessel Louse Michel had just returned…
To meet the needs of the growing number of vessels on the Cape route, The maritime charity Stella Maris has launched a new office in the East African port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Due to the anti-shipping campaign launched…