Maritime News
Amoysailing linked to first-ever newbuilding order at Chinese ship repairer
A significant milestone in maritime history, as a quartet of bulkers has been contracted for newbuildings from Jiangsu Watts.
Offshore & Energy
Tankers continue Hormuz passage despite stalled diplomacy
Despite US-Iran talks faltering and ongoing tensions, tankers are still navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
Casualties & Safety
Fire breaks out on Clearwater scallop fishing vessel Fundy Leader
The Transportation Safety Board investigates a fire aboard the scallop trawler, highlighting safety concerns for fishing vessels.
Casualties & Safety
Marine safety incident leads to lifeboat accident on bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang
Investigated by Canada's Transportation Safety Board, a lifeboat release and crew injury occur during safety checks aboard the bulk carrier Golden.
Minsheng expands Shell-backed MR tanker programme to 11 newbuilds
Minsheng Financial Leasing has increased its partnership with Shell, adding five more MR tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Fratelli Cosulich launches third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China
Fratelli Cosulich’s Carlotta Cosulich, the third of four methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers, has been launched at Taizhou Maple Leaf shipyard.
Boxship runs aground near Kolkata after steering failure
A Singapore-flagged containership ran aground on the Hooghly River due to a steering issue, causing minor damage but no injuries.
Iron Ore Futures Fluctuate Amid Weak Demand
Spot prices and futures contracts show mixed movements as traders remain cautious amidst uncertain market conditions.
Two ADNOC Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE condemns "acts of piracy" as two more ADNOC ships are struck by drones, marking a troubling escalation in the Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Drone attack sparks fire at Ust-Luga port
Firefighters battle flames at Russia’s major energy exports hub, part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian oil and grain shipments.
Fire detection gap exposes giant container ships, warns owners and operators
A new industry initiative highlights the need for improved wireless fire detection systems on large container vessels.
Russian shipping adopts new measures to counter drone attacks
Russia-linked vessels are implementing anti-drone cages and convoy proposals in response to Ukraine's expanding maritime campaign, according to TankerTrackers.com.
