The Vietnamese fishing vessel QNg-95157 TS lost power and drifted in the South China Sea about 100 nautical miles from Nha Trang after an engine failure during a storm. The boat was later towed back to port with all 34 crew members safe.
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The container vessel OOCL Sunflower lost about 57 containers while transiting the North Pacific south of the Aleutian Islands. The ship encountered severe weather, with a full inspection expected upon arrival in Long Beach.
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Around 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in the Persian Gulf as escalating security threats disrupt shipping routes and prevent ships from leaving the region, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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The South Korean petrochemical tanker Phoenix ran aground off Ogijima Island in Japan. The vessel, carrying 2,500 tonnes of kerosene, was successfully refloated and towed to Takamatsu, with no injuries and no pollution reported.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will co-own two offshore wind Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) with Schoeller Holdings and take a stake in Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt, which will operate the ships. The vessels are being built at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong with delivery expected in 2027.
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Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line have marked the delivery of Norwegian Luna, the second Prima Plus-class ship and sister to Norwegian Aqua. At 156,300 GT and 3,571 guests, the ship adds new attractions and will begin service from Miami to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
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MSC has announced an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) for cargo moving from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Red Sea, East Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. The surcharge applies from 16 to 31 March and is charged per TEU, with different rates for dry and reefer containers.
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A new agreement under the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) allows seafarers to refuse voyages through the Gulf high-risk area. The deal provides repatriation at the employer’s expense and compensation, alongside enhanced benefits for crews operating in the region.
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Swedish authorities have seized the cargo vessel Caffa in the Baltic Sea near Trelleborg amid allegations of sailing under a false flag and possible links to stolen Ukrainian grain. An investigation is ongoing and at least one crew member has been notified of suspicion.
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RWE has installed the first turbine at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm off Denmark’s west coast. The project is set to become Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, with further installations continuing through 2026.
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Newfoundland and Labrador has signed a framework agreement with Equinor and BP to advance the delayed Bay du Nord offshore oil project, valued at C$14bn. The province may take up to a 10% stake and earn up to C$6.4bn, while Ottawa’s stance on UNCLOS fees draws criticism from environmental groups.
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MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Euribia’s last three winter-season cruises from Dubai after regional military authorities instructed the ship to remain in port. Guests are offered full refunds, and the company is assisting with travel home.
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