On Feb. 25, the Liberia-flagged container ship Ionikos encountered heavy seas shortly after departing Casablanca, Morocco, causing cargo shift and the loss of about 85 containers near the harbour approaches. Moroccan authorities launched a coordinated search and safety operation and reported no sign...
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Several major P&I clubs and marine insurers have issued notices cancelling war-risk cover for ships calling at Iranian waters and parts of the Persian Gulf. The cancellations take effect at 00:00 GMT on March 5, 2026, with some clubs exploring buy-back options.
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On March 1, Turkish maritime authorities reported a collision in Bartın Port after the Vanuatu-flagged bulk carrier North Moon suffered an engine failure while berthing and struck the Comoros-flagged Gold Lucky at anchor. No injuries were reported, but both vessels sustained material damage.
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On Feb. 25, Fincantieri delivered Four Seasons I in Ancona — the first ship of Four Seasons Yachts. The 207-m, ~34,000-GT all-suite vessel features 95 suites for 222 guests and a “digital intelligence” platform designed to boost operational safety and efficiency.
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On Feb. 24, the 135-meter inland cargo vessel Mon Desir (MMSI: 244130422) was damaged on the Rhine in Andernach, Germany, after a crane punctured the hull during road-salt discharge. Water entered an aft hold; firefighters pumped out water and divers carried out a temporary repair. Authorities opene...
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On Feb. 24, U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned tanker Bertha near the Maldives after tracking it from Venezuelan waters. It’s the third interdiction in the Indian Ocean after Aquila II and Veronica III, amid a broader crackdown on oil shipments tied to sanctions evasion.
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Tidewater has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações and Atlantic Offshore Services for about $500 million. The deal is expected to close in late Q2 2026, adding 22 OSVs and expanding Tidewater’s Brazil presence to 28 vessels.
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The US Coast Guard has approved a refloating plan for the fuel barge Defiant, grounded near El Morro on 9 February after a storm. Contractors sealed 17 compartments and will use compressed air and two tugs during high tide under a safety zone.
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A cargo ship and a fishing vessel collided off Toba, Japan, on 20 February. The fishing boat broke apart and capsized, leaving two fishermen dead and ten injured. Authorities have launched an investigation.
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The Suez Canal Authority says revenues hit $449m from 1 Jan to 8 Feb 2026, with 1,315 ships and 56m net tons transiting. SCA cites improving FY2025/26 trends, digital upgrades, and enhanced marine services.
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A fire broke out around 4:00am (Singapore time) on the 9th deck of the Ro-Ro passenger vessel World Legacy on 20 February. SCDF extinguished the blaze; MPA confirms one crew fatality and ongoing passenger disembarkation.
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More than a year after MSC Baltic III grounded off Newfoundland, most fuel has been removed and hundreds of containers discharged, but hull damage has worsened. Canada plans a full salvage campaign in spring 2026.
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