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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

Accidents

Hurricane "Milton": Worst case-scenario avoided

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton struck Florida's west coast on October 9th, causing significant destruction. However, the state experienced less damage than initially feared.

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.

Accidents

New Zealand navy ship sinks after running aground near Samoa

October 8, 2024

On the evening of October 5, the Royal New Zealand Navy's hydrographic dive and survey ship HMNZS Manawanui (IMO: 9273662) ran aground and later sank off the island of Upolu, Samoa.

Piracy

Two suspected Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

October 1, 2024

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

General

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.

General

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.

General

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

September 19, 2024

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

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).

General

Potentially explosive cargo loaded ship turned away again

September 13, 2024

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

Accidents

Troubled ship had already sailed 1600 NM before seeking emergency port

September 12, 2024

Ruby has applied to offload its cargo while carrying out necessary repairs in Klaipėda, Lithuania. The local port authority is currently reviewing the application.

General

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.

Accidents

Damaged cargo ship towed from city harbour

September 6, 2024

Based on advice from the Tromsø fire departure that the ship should not be repaired in Tromsø, the ship continues on its journey with search and rescue on standby.

General

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.

Piracy

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

September 2, 2024

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

General

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.

Accidents

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 11 Crew Members After Cargo Ship Sinks Off West Bengal

August 26, 2024

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 11 crew members from the cargo ship ITT Puma, which sank off the coast of West Bengal while en route from Kolkata to Port Blair.

General

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.

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.

General

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

August 16, 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.

Accidents

MSC Capetown III on fire while berthed at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) in Colombo, Sri Lanka

August 14, 2024

The 39 228 dwt container vessel MSC Capetown III built in 2006, IMO 9311737 avoided a catastrophic event thanks to professional firefighters while she was berthed in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Piracy

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

August 9, 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.

General

On the road again

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.

General

Historic Milestone for the Irish: – We made it

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

General

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

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

General

Potentially explosive cargo loaded ship turned away again

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

General

Investigation of oil spill in Algoa Bay, South Africa

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

General

Gothenburg Port expands with largest terminal development in four decades

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.

General

Indian port workers’ strike averted by last-minute deal

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

General

Fourth Cruise Terminal Begins Construction in Port of Galveston

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.

General

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

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

Liberia-flagged tanker attacked in Red Sea

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hurricane "Milton": Worst case-scenario avoided

Hurricane Milton struck Florida's west coast on October 9th, causing significant destruction. However, the state experienced less damage than initially feared.

Accidents

New Zealand navy ship sinks after running aground near Samoa

On the evening of October 5, the Royal New Zealand Navy's hydrographic dive and survey ship HMNZS Manawanui (IMO: 9273662) ran aground and later sank off the island of Upolu, Samoa.

Accidents

Troubled ship had already sailed 1600 NM before seeking emergency port

Ruby has applied to offload its cargo while carrying out necessary repairs in Klaipėda, Lithuania. The local port authority is currently reviewing the application.

Accidents

Damaged cargo ship towed from city harbour

Based on advice from the Tromsø fire departure that the ship should not be repaired in Tromsø, the ship continues on its journey with search and rescue on standby.

Accidents

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 11 Crew Members After Cargo Ship Sinks Off West Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 11 crew members from the cargo ship ITT Puma, which sank off the coast of West Bengal while en route from Kolkata to Port Blair.

Accidents

MSC Capetown III on fire while berthed at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) in Colombo, Sri Lanka

The 39 228 dwt container vessel MSC Capetown III built in 2006, IMO 9311737 avoided a catastrophic event thanks to professional firefighters while she was berthed in Colombo, Sri Lanka

War

Third strike in four days on Odesa region ports

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

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