China has launched its second domestically built cruise ship, Adora Flower City, marking another major step in the expansion of the country’s cruise industry and future fleet plans.
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The damaged LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz continues drifting in the Mediterranean, raising fears of explosion and large-scale pollution as Libya and EU states prepare emergency measures.
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Hapag-Lloyd has signed agreements with the Indian government covering vessel reflagging, ship recycling, and port development as it expands its presence in one of shipping’s fastest-growing markets.
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Container ship OOCL Sunflower lost 32 containers in the North Pacific during severe weather. The vessel has arrived in Long Beach, where inspections and damage assessments are underway.
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A 20-ton fishing vessel ran aground in the Yellow Sea near Mohan Port, South Korea. All 11 crew members were rescued, with fatigue suspected as a possible cause.
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The Trump administration has ordered Sable Offshore to restart the Santa Ynez Unit and pipeline system off California, citing supply risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The move has triggered strong criticism from California officials and environmental groups.
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The fishing vessel Pepe Mases caught fire in the Balearic Sea off Spain on 16 March and later sank. All three crew members were rescued, with one suffering from smoke inhalation.
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The cargo vessel Theresa I capsized at Apo port in the Philippines on 11 March during loading operations. All 19 crew members were reported safe, but one dockworker later died, and the Coast Guard deployed oil booms as a precaution.
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Orient Express Corinthian has completed propulsion trials and reached 12 knots under sail alone, marking a milestone for a cruise vessel of its size. The ultra-luxury sailing ship is scheduled to enter service in May 2026 as part of Accor’s new Orient Express cruise project.
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Cruise vessel Coral Adventurer ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea after an ECDIS route activation issue complicated its approach to Dregerhafen. The ship missed key turns, but the hull was not breached and it was later refloated.
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Two Swedish-flag ferries collided in the port of Trelleborg after the ferry Tinker Bell reportedly lost control while entering the harbor. No injuries or pollution were reported, though the ferry Skåne sustained significant bow damage.
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German energy company RWE has sold its stake in the Baltic II offshore wind project to Poland’s Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE). The 350 MW wind farm will be located about 50 km off the Polish coast near Ustka.
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