Search and recovery operations continue after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana. Authorities investigate the tragedy as the death toll rises and rescuers search for missing passengers.
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Turkey has commissioned its largest domestically built LNG-powered container ship, marking another milestone in the country’s shipbuilding industry and sustainable maritime transport.
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A passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collided in the port of Souda on the Greek island of Crete. No injuries or pollution were reported, while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
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The LPG tanker Gas Lisbon caught fire after an explosion in the Black Sea near the Romanian coast while sailing to the Ukrainian port of Reni. All 17 crew members were rescued, and three seafarers were injured.
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Near-record low water levels on the Danube are disrupting river cruises, commercial shipping and cargo transportation across Europe as severe drought continues.
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, increasing tensions in the Red Sea and creating new risks for commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline as security concerns grow. Tanker operators are delaying voyages, while LNG carriers and oil shipments remain affected by the ongoing regional tensions.
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DNV has published the July 2026 edition of its classification rules for ships and offshore units. The update introduces new class notations and technical improvements supporting safer and more sustainable maritime operations.
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Learn how to write a professional maritime cover letter. Discover what to include, how to introduce your experience, and how to make your application more attractive to crewing agencies and shipping companies.
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A hydrofluoric acid leak from a damaged container aboard MSC Mia Summer II caused evacuations, hospitalisations and shipping disruption at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
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The 158-metre floating hotel Pearl No. 7 developed a severe starboard list while moored in Wenzhou, China, following unusually high tides and heavy rainfall. No casualties were reported.
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Learn how to send your maritime CV to crewing agencies professionally. Discover what to include in your email, which documents to attach, and how to improve your chances of getting noticed by recruiters.
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