Iran has introduced the Hormuz Safe system to regulate transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including bitcoin-based insurance and mandatory cargo declarations. The move is raising concerns across the global shipping industry.
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The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer Waverley has launched its 2026 season from Glasgow, marking 80 years since the vessel was launched on the River Clyde.
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The offshore supply vessel Skandi Amazonas was intentionally grounded off the coast of Rio de Janeiro after striking a rock and suffering hull damage and flooding.
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Container vessel Spil Ratna and cargo ship Meratus Kolawa collided on Indonesia’s Mahakam River, causing severe damage and sending eight containers overboard.
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Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Haji Ali sank off the coast of Oman after a fire reportedly caused by an onboard attack. All 14 crew members were safely rescued.
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Brazilian authorities seized around 340 kg of cocaine hidden in the hull of the bulk carrier Green K-Max 1 during a joint anti-smuggling operation in the Port of Santos.
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North Star has acquired four new Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind, expanding its offshore wind fleet to 14 vessels and strengthening its position in the European offshore energy market.
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A fire erupted aboard the TT-Line ferry Tom Sawyer during repair works in the German port of Rostock. One person was injured and the vessel has been temporarily detained from sailing.
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NYK’s LNG-powered car carrier Elder Leader successfully tested integration between onboard autonomous navigation systems and Singapore’s shore-based port infrastructure.
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A fire erupted on the Habitat offshore platform near Santa Barbara during decommissioning operations. Twenty-six workers were evacuated.
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Seatrium has delivered a next-generation WTIV vessel to Maersk Offshore Wind for the installation of 15+ MW offshore wind turbines.
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Spanish authorities intercepted cargo ship Arconian carrying 30 tonnes of cocaine worth €812 million near the Canary Islands.
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