Nine seafarers have been kidnapped from the Portugal-flagged LPG carrier CGas Saturn off Equatorial Guinea, in the latest Gulf of Guinea piracy attack despite stepped-up naval patrols and regional security cooperation.
Norsepower and Idemitsu Tanker are fitting two next-generation VLCCs with explosion-proof rotor sails, bringing large-scale wind-assisted propulsion to crude oil shipping and advancing Japan’s role in low-carbon tanker innovation.
A search and rescue mission is underway in the Pearl River Estuary after a Chinese bulker sank following a collision with the Wan Hai A17 containership, leaving two seafarers missing and 13 rescued.
International crewing provider Danica warns of rising cases of falsified seafarer experience in the tanker sector, urging shipowners to strengthen vetting processes and work only with reputable agencies to protect safety and reputation.
ABS is redefining maritime training with the acquisition of MetaSHIP, launching immersive, game-based learning solutions to equip the global maritime workforce with critical skills for a rapidly evolving industry.
NOAA has confirmed the emergence of La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific, with the phenomenon expected to persist through winter 2025–26, potentially influencing global weather and key maritime operations.
Royal Wagenborg has confirmed the successful refloating of the Thamesborg after 33 days aground in the Franklin Strait, with the vessel now en route to a port of refuge ahead of Arctic winter conditions.
The IMO is poised to adopt the world’s first global carbon pricing scheme for shipping, marking a historic step toward net-zero emissions and a transformative moment for international maritime regulation.
A long-awaited report into the Wakashio disaster off Mauritius exposes a series of human errors, navigation failures, and crew distractions—including alcohol use and attempts to access mobile networks—that led to one of the country’s worst marine pollution crises.
A month after running aground in Canada’s Northwest Passage, the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stranded as salvage teams, now assisted by the icebreaker Botnica, race to refloat the ship before winter sea ice closes in.
