Gabon-flagged cargo vessel MSCI 1 was intentionally grounded off the coast of the Philippines after developing a dangerous list during a storm. All 15 crew members were safely evacuated.
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A Dutch-flagged sailing yacht collided with the historic German museum vessel Elbe 1 near Heligoland in the North Sea. The yacht suffered severe damage, while no injuries were reported.
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Viking has officially named its newest ocean cruise ship, Viking Mira, during a ceremony in Venice, Italy. The 998-passenger vessel will spend its inaugural season sailing across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
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Italian shipyard CRN, part of Ferretti Group, has launched the new 70-metre superyacht Project Thunderball. The fully custom yacht features four decks and advanced energy-saving technologies.
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Tanzanian-flagged container ship Golden Star 1 sank off Indonesia’s Batam Island shortly after departing Singapore. All nine crew members were successfully rescued.
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Satellite images have revealed a massive new Chinese submarine without a traditional sail at a Shanghai shipyard. Experts believe the innovative design could improve stealth, speed, and underwater performance.
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The tourist vessel Big Boss Diamond sank off the coast of Marmaris, Turkey, with nearly 150 passengers on board, including children. Thanks to a rapid rescue operation, all passengers were evacuated and a major tragedy was avoided.
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Dutch company Wattlab has introduced WEstack, a standardized battery system for inland and coastal vessels that can be installed in a single working day, reducing fuel consumption, emissions, and generator operating hours.
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A worker was killed in a tragic accident aboard the cargo vessel Capella in the Port of Hamburg after being struck by a heavy structure that fell from height. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Stena Line’s hybrid cargo ferry Stena Futura has received the Shippax RoRo Award 2026. The vessel operates using batteries, biofuel, and methanol, setting new standards for sustainable shipping.
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A collision between the cable-laying vessel Niwa and the container ship Papu occurred off Karachi, Pakistan. The incident left Niwa with significant structural damage while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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Australian authorities discovered approximately 34 kg of cocaine worth nearly $8 million hidden inside the ceiling of a luxury bus transported aboard a Ro-Ro vessel to the Port of Fremantle.
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