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India’s Transworld Shipping Lines is continuing its boxship sell-down to DP World-controlled Avana Logistek, agreeing to sell the SSL Brahmaputra for...
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The proposed sale of Israel’s flag carrier to a German liner for $4.2 billion is likely to be rejected...
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MOSCOW, Aug 12 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European...
US blockade could cost Iran...
US maritime blockade could add about $18 billion annually to the Iran’s trade costs, the head of the Iran-China...
Smarter navigation, safer operations: New SYNAPSIS software supports efficient bridge performance...
posted on: Aug 13, 2026
In commercial shipping, safe navigation and operational efficiency are inseparable. Every decision on the bridge affects fuel consumption, voyage performance, compliance and ultimately financial results. At the same time, high traffic density, tight schedules and growing regulatory requirements place continuous pressure on bridge teams, Martin Richter, Director Communications, Anschütz GmbH highlighted. With its latest software release, Anschütz further develops SYNAPSIS, its integrated navigation platform, introducing new features and refinements designed to support safer, more efficient daily operations. The focus is clear: delivering practical value through better situational awareness, simpler workflows and reliable system behaviour. One consistent picture for better decisions At the core of efficient ship operation lies a clear understanding of the situation. SYNAPSIS brings together radar, ECDIS and conning applications into one integrated system based on a shared, continuously validated data foundation. Instead of working across multiple systems with potentially differing information, bridge teams operate with one consistent picture...
Car Carrier Abandoned After Catching Fire 630 Miles Off Costa Rica...
posted on: Aug 12, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew members from a vehicle carrier after an engine room fire forced the crew to abandon ship roughly 630 miles south of Costa Rica. Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders received an Inmarsat distress alert from the Marshall Islands-flagged Min Jiang Kou at 1:09 p.m. Thursday, reporting a fire in the vessel’s engine room. The crew activated the ship’s carbon dioxide fire suppression system, which initially contained the blaze, according to the Coast Guard. Watchstanders also established contact with the vessel’s manager and began coordinating assistance. Video Muted Given the ship’s remote location, the Coast Guard turned to the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System, or AMVER, to identify merchant vessels in the area capable of responding. Two ships — the motor vessel Jin Hai Ping and motor tanker Degu — diverted to assist. The situation aboard Min Jiang Kou deteriorated later Thursday. At 11:33 p.m., the crew reported increasing...
US sends seized shadow fleet tankers for scrap...
posted on: Aug 12, 2026
The US has begun disposing of ageing tankers seized during its widening campaign against sanctions-busting oil trades, with vessels linked to the shadow networks serving Russia, Iran and Venezuela being channelled towards demolition rather than allowed back into circulation. The move represents the next stage of Washington’s increasingly physical approach to sanctions enforcement. US military and Coast Guard forces seized seven Venezuela-linked ships in international waters during the opening weeks of this year, including the Russian-flagged Marinera, formerly Bella 1, following an extraordinary pursuit across the Atlantic. Ship recycling giant GMS subsequently approached Washington seeking licences to acquire seized ships for demolition. The Dubai-headquartered cash buyer argued that scrapping offered governments a practical way of permanently removing old shadow tonnage while reducing the environmental threat posed by uninsured and poorly maintained vessels. That argument has increasingly gained traction. In May, the US Treasury granted GMS licences to purchase and...
Dos and Dont’s for safe personnel transfer
posted on: Aug 12, 2026
Every day, thousands of seafarers, pilots, surveyors, stevedores and shore personnel move between ship and shore using gangways, accommodation ladders and pilot ladders. Although these operations are often considered routine, accidents, near misses and Port State Control findings continue to show that embarkation and disembarkation remain among the highest-risk activities onboard. Port State Control authorities worldwide continue to identify recurring deficiencies related to access equipment, maintenance, inspection routines and operational readiness. The implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.576(110) further increases expectations regarding pilot transfer arrangements, maintenance standards, traceability and crew familiarization. However, compliance alone is not enough. Safe embarkation and disembarkation ultimately depend on effective Safety Management Systems, proper supervision, crew competence and a strong onboard safety culture. Safe access should never be treated as a routine task. It is a critical operation where preparation, vigilance and operational discipline are essential for protecting human life. DOs Use the right access: use approved...
Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots...
posted on: Aug 12, 2026
Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels carrying roughly 8 million barrels of oil already transiting or waiting to enter the ice-covered shipping lane; more than half the volume moved during last year’s entire summer navigation season. More than a dozen Suezmax, Aframax and Medium Range tankers were either underway along the route or gathered in the Kara Sea on Aug. 3, likely awaiting nuclear icebreaker escort or improved ice conditions before continuing east. The buildup is unprecedented. During last year’s entire four-month Arctic navigation season, about 13.1 million barrels of crude were transported via the Northern Sea Route. Just weeks into this year’s summer shipping window, Russia already has vessels carrying roughly 8 million barrels – equivalent to about 60% of last year’s seasonal total – either transiting the Arctic...
Paris MoU: Shipping needs to use the SMS much more effectively...
posted on: Aug 12, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Luc Smulders, Secretary General of the Paris MoU, stressed that “quality shipping pays off.” In this regard, he highlighted the importance of investing in thorough, continuous maintenance and genuinely embedding safety into daily operations through the Safety Management System (SMS). The SMS is an excellent tool designed to manage risks and balance operational workload with safety. However, to reverse current trends, the shipping industry needs to use it much more effectively, he highlighted. It should not be treated merely as a paper compliance exercise, but as a proactive management instrument that enables companies to maintain continuous oversight of both their human resources and the actual technical condition of their fleet. SAFETY4SEA: Following the publication of the Paris MoU PSC Annual Report 2025, what key message should the industry take from this year’s findings? Luc Smulders: Looking at the findings of the recent Paris MoU Annual Report and the key...
India puts e-Samudra at the heart of its smart port security strategy...
posted on: Aug 11, 2026
India is linking its smart port programme with stronger cybersecurity, using platforms such as e-Samudra and the Maritime Single Window to support a more integrated maritime security framework. The government says digital port infrastructure must be built with security measures that can protect vessel operations, cargo flows and critical maritime systems. India is putting digital infrastructure at the heart of its plans to strengthen port security, with e-Samudra, the Maritime Single Window and the One Nation One Port Process forming part of a wider push to build smarter and more secure ports. Speaking at the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said India’s expanding port network must be able to withstand cyberattacks, drone incursions, supply chain vulnerabilities and threats to digital infrastructure. “Safe Ports create Strong Trade. Strong Trade creates a Strong Economy. And a strong economy...
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Expand Red Sea Return With New Jeddah Call...
posted on: Aug 11, 2026
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are expanding their renewed use of the Red Sea and Suez Canal, adding a call at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to their AE15 Asia-Mediterranean service even as renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis adds another layer of uncertainty to the region. Maersk announced the revised rotation following the recent return of the Gemini Cooperation’s AE15 service to the Suez Canal after an extended period of routing around the Cape of Good Hope. The new rotation will take effect with Madison Maersk, voyage 632W, and will operate: Qingdao – Kwangyang – Ningbo – Tanjung Pelepas – Jeddah – Suez Canal – Port Said – Damietta – Suez Canal – Colombo – Singapore – Qingdao. The addition of Jeddah is notable because it brings the service directly into the Red Sea at a time when security conditions remain highly fluid. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced in early July that AE15 would transition from the...
NTSB Investigation: Cellphone use and lack of proper lookout leads to fatal collision...
posted on: Aug 11, 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published an investigation report into an incident where distraction and failure to maintain a proper lookout caused a 2024 fatal collision between a bulk carrier and towing vessel near Lynchburg, Texas. What happened On July 19, 2024, at 1404 central daylight time, a bulk carrier and a towing vessel were inbound in the Houston Ship Channel near Lynchburg, Texas, when they collided. The towing vessel capsized and sank with five crewmembers on board. Four were recovered by a good Samaritan vessel, and the fifth crewmember was later found deceased in the wreckage. One crewmember sustained serious injuries, and another sustained minor injuries. An undetermined amount of oil was released into the Houston Ship Channel from the sunken vessel. Total damages, including salvage of the towing vessel and pollution mitigation, were estimated at $3.7 million. The bulk carrier sustained no damage. According to...
One dead and three injured after Russian strike hits cargo vessel in Black Sea...
posted on: Aug 11, 2026
A Russian strike on the cargo vessel Mera Queen in the Black Sea killed one seafarer and injured three others as the ship transported wheat, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack occurred on the evening of 5 August, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration. The strike sparked a fire on board, killing one Ukrainian crew member and wounding three others. The remaining crew were evacuated safely to shore. As reported, the vessel sustained damage to its hull. By the evening of 6 August, Mera Queen had been brought into port, where officials were assessing the extent of the damage and working to stabilise the ship. source :...
Why port data deserves the same attention as vessel data...
posted on: Aug 11, 2026
Shipping has invested heavily in digital tools for voyage planning, fuel optimisation, vessel performance and emissions reporting. These systems have given operators better visibility over how ships sail and how they consume fuel. Yet one major operating cost has often remained outside that digital picture. Port costs, the second largest expense after fuel for many operators, are still commonly managed through spreadsheets, emails and manual invoice checks. According to Alexandros Trachanas, Chief Customer & Operating Officer, and Michael P. Manis, Head of Business Intelligence & AI at HarborLab, that gap limits visibility into spending and leaves commercial teams working with fragmented information rather than reliable data. “Port cost management has remained a blind spot largely because it sits across multiple functions at once,” they explain. A single port call involves port authorities, pilots, tug operators, stevedores, customs brokers, bunker suppliers and repair vendors, making it a process that many...
MSC Baltic III Wreck Being Pulled Ashore in Newfoundland...
posted on: Aug 10, 2026
Wreck removal crews have begun the slow process of pulling the grounded containership MSC Baltic III toward shore in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking a major new phase in a salvage operation that has stretched on for months. The Canadian Coast Guard said Thursday that pulling operations began July 31 near Wild Cove, with crews reporting some movement of the vessel toward shore. “It is expected to be a slow, gradual process,” the Coast Guard said in its latest update. “The wreck will be deconstructed as it comes onshore.” Video Muted The operation follows the completion of cargo removal and deconstruction of the vessel’s superstructure. Of the 472 containers that were aboard the MSC Baltic III, 471 have been removed. One container, which could not be safely extracted because of its damaged condition, is expected to remain with the wreck until it is brought ashore. Crews had spent weeks preparing for the pulling operation, including...
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