A cargo ship collided with a fishing vessel off the coast of Vietnam, leaving one person dead and 16 crew members rescued. Authorities have launched an investigation into the maritime accident.
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At least four oil and LNG tankers have reversed course before entering the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on commercial vessels. Shipping companies are increasing security measures as risks to global maritime trade continue to rise.
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A fire rescue boat sank after colliding with a whale in New Jersey’s Raritan Bay. The crew safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Read more about this unusual maritime incident.
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Two vessels caught fire and sank in Marseille’s Old Port on July 5, forcing the temporary closure of part of the waterfront and disrupting maritime traffic. Fourteen people were injured, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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French shipping giant CMA CGM is considering scrapping the containership CMA CGM San Antonio after it sustained severe damage in a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The company is also keeping its fleet away from the Persian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns.
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CMA CGM has officially christened CMA CGM Notre Dame, France’s largest container ship. The 24,000 TEU LNG-powered vessel is the first of ten next-generation ships that will sail under the French flag and support the company’s net-zero emissions strategy.
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Discover why thousands of ships sail under the flags of Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands. Learn what Flags of Convenience are, how they benefit shipowners, and why a vessel’s flag matters during Port State Control inspections.
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The Paris MoU has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing higher detention rates, more port bans, and fire safety remaining the most common Port State Control deficiency across inspected vessels.
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A new maritime safety report reveals that a major container ship fire now occurs approximately every 17 days. Misdeclared hazardous cargo and lithium-ion batteries continue to pose one of the greatest risks to global shipping.
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Italian shipping group Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new car carrier Grande Oriente, capable of transporting up to 9,000 vehicles. Designed to be converted to ammonia fuel in the future, the vessel represents another step toward greener and more efficient shipping.
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A container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the shipping route designated by Iranian authorities. The incident occurred just days after Iran introduced new navigation requirements for vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
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Why can a ship suddenly slow down even though its engine is running normally? Discover the fascinating “Dead Water” phenomenon, how it forms, where it occurs, and why it still challenges modern ships.
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