DFDS has agreed to acquire the ro-pax ferry Stena Vinga to strengthen its services between Jersey, the UK and France.
ReadAMSA has banned bulk carrier FPMC B Forever after discovering crew underpayment and MLC violations during an inspection in Australia.
ReadCar carrier CMA CGM Monza suffered hull damage after striking a pier while maneuvering in the port of Bremerhaven. No injuries or pollution reported.
ReadVanuatu-flagged cargo ship Corsage C sank off the Greek island of Andros after striking rocks. All 9 crew members were rescued.
ReadGrimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Grande Inghilterra car carrier with a capacity of 9,000 CEU and ammonia-ready design.
ReadAuthorities in Newfoundland approved a plan to dismantle MSC Baltic III on site after grounding. The vessel will be cut into sections and removed ashore for recycling.
ReadTwo container ships carrying nearly 3,000 containers collided off Chattogram, Bangladesh. Both vessels sustained damage and were escorted to port under VTMS control. Traffic restrictions were imposed.
ReadA hantavirus outbreak has been reported aboard MV Hondius with three deaths and multiple infections. Cape Verde authorities have denied disembarkation; one patient evacuated to South Africa.
ReadCargo ship Ninova ran aground near Karasu, Turkey on May 1, 2026 during a storm. All 8 crew members were safely rescued from shore using a line-throwing system.
ReadSouth Korea’s HMM has taken delivery of the world’s largest PCTC with capacity for 10,800 vehicles and LNG dual-fuel propulsion.
ReadNorwind Offshore acquires six modern CSOV vessels from Edda Wind, strengthening its position in the offshore wind sector.
Read148-meter container ship Kappa ran aground near Yenikoy in the Bosphorus. Tugs and rescue teams dispatched to the scene.
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