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Professional Mariner Article: Red Sea Rerouting Leads to Spike in Container Loss

Container Ship with Cargo Falling into the Water

The World Shipping Council’s annual report shows 576 containers lost at sea in 2024—well below the 10-year average—despite increased risks from rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to Red Sea disruptions.

Liam Kohns July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Indian Navy Battles Engine Room Fire on Tanker in Gulf of Oman

Cargo Ship Burnt Badly

The Indian Navy’s INS Tabar is leading firefighting efforts on the MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman, after the tanker suffered a major engine room fire and power failure. Naval teams have reduced the fire’s intensity, highlighting the importance of maritime safety operations in this key shipping corridor.

Liam Kohns July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Ro-Ro ‘Ville de Bordeaux’ Saves 568 Tons of Fuel with Wind Propulsion Technology

Villa de Bordeaux on the water

bound4blue’s eSAIL® system has proven its value on the Ville de Bordeaux, cutting fuel use by an average of 1.7 metric tons per day and reducing annual CO₂ emissions by over 2,000 metric tons, according to third-party assessment.

Liam Kohns June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 International News, News Read more

DredgingToday Article:Exclusive: MaraSoft to Equip New Royal IHC Dredger with Marad System

IHC Ship in Ocean

MaraSoft’s Marad Fleet Management System, trusted by thousands of maritime operators globally, delivers practical and powerful tools to streamline operations for vessels of all types, from merchant ships to offshore rigs.

Liam Kohns June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article:Two Oil Tankers Collide and Catch Fire Near Strait of Hormuz

Two Tankers Collide

Two oil tankers collided near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire amid electronic interference from regional conflict. All crew were safely evacuated, with no injuries or pollution reported, as authorities investigate navigation errors in this vital oil shipping lane.

Liam Kohns June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards, Seeking to Supercharge U.S. Icebreaker Production

Coast Guard Ice Breaker at Dock

Davie is expanding into the U.S. shipbuilding market by acquiring Gulf Copper’s Texas assets, aiming to address America’s icebreaker shortage with a $1 billion investment and proven polar shipbuilding expertise.

Liam Kohns June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 International News, News Read more

MIT News Article: Burning Heavy Fuel Oil with Scrubbers is the Best Available Option for Bulk Maritime Shipping

Container Ship at Dock

A groundbreaking study from MIT and Georgia Tech shows that using heavy fuel oil with scrubbers on ships can match or surpass low-sulfur fuels in environmental impact, challenging assumptions about marine emissions and the “greenness” of scrubber technology.

Liam Kohns June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: 4 Remain Missing After Explosions Rock Signapore-Flagged Containership Off India

Containership Smoking at Sea

A devastating fire on the Singapore-flagged MV WAN HAI 503 off India’s southwest coast has left four crew missing and forced the rescue of 18 others, as Indian Coast Guard teams battle the blaze and environmental risks from the drifting vessel.

Liam Kohns June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Study Reveals Growing Crisis of Fatigue and Healthcare Access Among Seafarers

Workers on Ship with Life Raft

A new study from Cardiff University exposes rising fatigue and inadequate medical care among cargo ship seafarers, with over a third reporting insufficient sleep and many lacking access to qualified medical personnel.

Liam Kohns May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Container Ship Runs Aground Just Meters Away from Seaside Cabin Near Trondheim, Norway

Ship Near Ground

The container ship NCL Salten ran aground only meters from a cabin near Trondheim, Norway, prompting an investigation into possible technical failure or human error.

Liam Kohns May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 International News, News Read more
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