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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A Swedish Coast Guard vessel (KBV 202) collided with the Eckerö passenger ferry while it was at anchor in Grisslehamn port, then hit the pier. No injuries reported; Eckerö departures on 3–4 March were cancelled.
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On the night of 3 March in the Korea Strait near Hansando Island, a 4-ton fishing boat collided with a 59-ton vessel. One crew member fell overboard but survived thanks to a lifejacket and was rescued.
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Sanctioned Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz sank in the central Mediterranean after explosions and a fire. All 30 crew were rescued. Moscow claims an attack by sea drones, while the cause remains disputed.
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Edda Wind has entered agreements for the potential sale of its full service operation vessel (SOV) and commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) fleet, including vessels under construction. The assets would be split between North Star (Partners Group portfolio) and an affiliate of Navigare Capit...
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Thai authorities report a growing number of oil sightings on beaches and in shallow waters near Phuket after the sinking of the cargo vessel Sealloyd Arc. Cleanup has been ongoing for 19 days, with pollution reported around Ko Hey and Racha Island; divers have begun work to address leaks at the wrec...
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Subsea7 has secured an additional award from TP-OTC to support the Sakarya gas development in the Black Sea offshore Türkiye. The scope includes EPCI at ~2,200 m water depth—flexibles, subsea cables, a rigid production riser and associated subsea hardware—with offshore execution planned for 2027–202...
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Sri Lanka deployed navy vessels and aircraft after a dawn distress call from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters near Galle. Officials said about 30–32 injured sailors were rescued from a crew of roughly 180, and response operations are ongoing.
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On Feb. 28, the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Dura Bulk sank off Laayoune (Western Sahara) after reporting water ingress. The ship was carrying clinker used in cement production. All crew members were rescued and authorities have opened an investigation.
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