Maritime News
Two Bulk Carriers Collide Off Kandla; 21 Crew Evacuated
On September 11, 2026, two bulk carriers collided off the coast of Kandla, Gujarat, India, with the Indian Coast Guard evacuating 21 crew members.
Newbuilds & Orders
Taiwan-bound subsea construction vessel on its way to Norway for final outfitting
Norwegian VARD shipbuilder launches hull of OSCV for Dong Fang Offshore, set for final outfitting in Norway. Read the details.
Shipyards & Repair
EU ships scrapped in South Asia despite Europe's recycling capacity
A new study reveals that the majority of European ships are being dismantled in South Asia, despite sufficient domestic recycling facilities, raising.
Offshore & Energy
Bangladesh and Pakistan seek additional LNG shipments amid Middle East crisis
Bangladesh and Pakistan have launched tenders for spot LNG cargoes to ensure fuel supplies amid regional disruptions.
Energy Holdings, Ventura Offshore Agree All-Share Tie-Up Worth $1bn
SED Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore have signed an all-share combination agreement, creating a $1bn energy services group.
Gigamax 27,500‑TEU ships poised to redefine container capacity by the 2030s
Alphaliner’s revived gigamax concept predicts vessels of about 27 500 TEU, marginal fuel penalties and modest port upgrades could make them viable.
Gigamax 27 500‑TEU ships poised to reshape container fleet in the 2030s
Alphaliner’s revived gigamax concept could lift flagship capacity by roughly 40 % without major port upgrades, answering whether ultra‑large vessels will.
Ten workers killed in Bangladesh ship‑recycling accident raises safety questions
This article explains how a fatal incident on 14 August in Chattogram exposed gaps in ballast‑tank opening procedures and what the maritime sector must do.
Two seafarers killed in drone attacks on rescue ship in Black Sea
According to gCaptain, two seafarers were fatally injured during multiple drone assaults on a rescue vessel off Odesa.
WSC Urges IMO to Close Lithium Battery Transport Loophole
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is pressing international maritime bodies to revise rules on lithium battery transport, highlighting safety risks.
Houthis seize strategic island, raising Red Sea shipping threat
Yemen's Houthi militants have reached Perim Island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their grip on a key global shipping route and increasing the risk.
Middle East crisis disrupts global trade, South Africa copes
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruptions in global trade routes and South African ports are adapting to new challenges.
