Iran seizes Foreign Oil Tankers & Detains 15 Crew Over Fuel Smuggling In Persian Gulf
The two tankers were carrying about one million litres of fuel, including diesel, when they were intercepted near Farsi Island.
Global Shipping Giant Maersk To Cut Around 1,000 Jobs After Profit Falls To 5-Year Low
Following the announcement, Maersk’s shares fell 5.73% to 15,065 Danish kroner on the NASDAQ Copenhagen exchange.
Estonia Releases Russia-linked Reefer After Drug Search Finds Nothing
Estonian police and customs officials boarded the ship following information suggesting it could be involved in drug smuggling.
Russian Cargo Ship Captain Jailed For 6-Years Over Fatal North Sea Collision
The impact caused an explosion and a large fire, fuelled by aviation fuel leaking from the tanker.
Russia’s Arc7 LNG Carrier Alexey Kosygin Completes First Arctic LNG Delivery
The delivery confirms that Russia is continuing to develop winter-capable LNG transhipment operations in the Arctic.
US Strike Destroys Boat In Eastern Pacific, Kills Two Alleged Narco-Traffickers
The latest strike is part of Operation Southern Spear, a maritime campaign launched in September.
Indian Merchant Navy Officer Goes Missing While On Duty Near Mauritius
The missing seafarer has been identified as Sarthak Mahapatra, a resident of Kespur village in Odisha’s Bhadrak district.
Fire Breaks Out On MSC Container Ship Following Explosion In Neva Bay
The blast started in the engine room and caused a fire that spread to the deck superstructure and accommodation area.
US Navy’s Future USS John F. Kennedy Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
HII confirmed that the trials involved testing important ship systems and components at sea for the first time.
