Report: Vizhinjam port welcomes six container ships this week, marking a new chapter. Vizhinjam, Kerala: In a significant boost to the state’s maritime infrastructure, six container ships are scheduled to dock at the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Port this week. This influx of vessels marks a pivotal moment for the port, as it solidifies its position […]
Report: U.S. sues DALI for $100 million over Baltimore bridge Baltimore, MD – The United States government has filed a lawsuit against the shipowner and manager of a vessel that collided with a bridge in Baltimore, causing significant damage and disruptions to the city’s transportation infrastructure. The lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages to cover […]
Report : Sarbananda Sonowal Authorizes Revision of Wage Structure for Major Port Workers In a significant move aimed at improving the working conditions and financial well-being of port employees, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved a comprehensive revision of the wage structure for workers across major ports in India. This […]
Report : Explosion Destroys Yang Ming Ship in Ningbo Port Ningbo, China (August 9, 2024) – A powerful explosion rocked the Yang Ming-owned boxship, YM Mobility, while it was berthed at a container terminal in the Beilun Port area of Zhoushan Port on Friday afternoon. The incident sent shockwaves through the maritime community and raised […]
Report : Bangladesh Crisis Threatens Indian Exports India, a major trading partner of Bangladesh, is bracing for significant challenges in its export sector as the economic crisis in its neighboring country continues to worsen. Exporters are increasingly concerned about the escalating situation, which threatens to disrupt trade flows, impact revenues, and strain diplomatic relations between […]
Report : Captain Charged After LNG-Fueled Ship Collision Mackay, Australia – August 1, 2024 – The master of a capesize bulker involved in a collision that damaged an LNG bunker tank has been charged by Australian authorities. Jin Woo Jun, the South Korean captain of the 179,070-dwt HL Eco, appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court on […]
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Philippines Battles Double Threat: Mounting Oil Spill Crisis and Second Ship Disaster
Report : Philippines Faces Twin Maritime Disasters A Race Against Time The Philippines is grappling with a mounting environmental catastrophe as it races against time to prevent what could be its worst oil spill on record. The 22-year-old tanker, Terra Nova, carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil, capsized and sank on Thursday, July […]
Budget to Significantly Enhance India’s Shipping, Cruise, Shipbuilding, and Ship Repair Industry, Creating New Job Opportunities and Boosting Exports: Sarbananda Sonowal
Report : Budget to Boost India’s Maritime Industry, Creating Jobs and Increasing Exports: Sarbananda Sonowal New Delhi, July 24, 2024 – In a significant announcement that is poised to revolutionize India’s maritime sector, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal stated that the newly allocated budget will markedly enhance the shipping, cruise, shipbuilding, […]
Major Fire Erupts on Brand New Maersk-Container Ship Off India
Report : Maersk container ship suffers major fire off India. A major fire broke out on Friday aboard the MV Maersk Frankfurt, a brand new containership chartered by Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, while sailing off the coast of India. The incident, which occurred roughly 50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) southwest of Karwar, Karnataka, sent […]
Fire reported on two tankers after collision near singapore
Report : Two Tankers on Fire Near Singapore. Singapore : A major maritime incident unfolded in the early hours of (Day) when two tankers caught fire approximately 55 kilometers northeast of Pedra Branca, within Singapore’s Maritime Search and Rescue Region. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted to the blaze at around […]
Nhava Sheva Terminals Grapple with Congestion as Box Volumes Surge
Report : Nhava Sheva ports congested due to surge in shipping containers. Indian shippers at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT) are experiencing significant delays due to a surge in container volume and ongoing disruptions in vessel schedules, according to industry reports. The congestion at the port’s key terminals, Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) and Gateway […]