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IMB Reports Lowest Maritime Piracy And Armed Robbery Since 1991, But Risks To Seafarers Remain
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (603+ words) The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2026, with figures dropping to their lowest Q1 level since 1991. Between January and March 2026, 16 incidents were reported worldwide, down…...
Sawgrass LNG & Power Completes First-Ever LNG Shore-to-Ship Bunkering Operation At Port Everglades
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (206+ words) Sawgrass LNG & Power announced the successful completion of the first-ever shore-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on March 26, 2026, fueling the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Ilma. This milestone represents a significant step forward in…...
Somalia Registers First Ship Under National Flag In Over 30 Years, Revives Maritime Sector
1+ week, 4+ day ago (450+ words) Somalia has registered its first vessel under its national flag in more than 30 years, bringing back a system that had stopped functioning after the collapse of the central government in 1991. The vessel, named Guney (IMO 8230417), has been officially added to…...
World's First Floating Artificial Island For All-Weather Deep-Sea Research Launched In China
2+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) China has launched a new floating research facility designed for deep-sea scientific work in Shanghai. The project, introduced as part of a national science and technology programme, is built to operate in harsh offshore conditions and support long-term research at…...
China Tests First Ship-Based Cross-Domain Unmanned Cluster System At Sea
2+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) China has started testing its first ship-based cross-domain unmanned cluster system at sea, marking a move from developing individual technologies to building a fully connected system for intelligent shipping. The trials are being carried out by Dalian Maritime University aboard…...
Southern Giants Forces Seize Iran-Linked Smuggling Vessel Near Bab al-Mandab, Arrest 10 Crew
2+ week, 5+ day ago (337+ words) Yemen's Southern Giants Forces said they seized a smuggling vessel believed to have originated from Iran near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most critical shipping routes. The operation took place on March 25, 2026, off the coast of Lahj…...
Watch: Cargo Vessel Allides With Jetty After Mooring Lines Snap At India's Largest Port
3+ week, 1+ day ago (397+ words) A large container ship, MSC Alexandra, broke free from its moorings and hit a jetty under construction at Mundra Port in Gujarat on 19 March after strong winds swept through the area. The vessel drifted out of control when its mooring…...
Global Maritime Unions And Employers Offer Support To Seafarers In Persian Gulf And Gulf Of Oman Amid Crisis
4+ week, 2+ day ago (572+ words) Marine Insight As seafarers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman face escalating risks to their lives, maritime unions and employers worldwide stand ready to offer protection and support Seafarers, you are not alone: the maritime industry stands with…...
IMCA Launches Next Generation Network To Support Early-Career Professionals In Marine Construction
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (664+ words) The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched the IMCA Next Generation Network " a global, member-led network that will support the development of early career professionals. Designed to strengthen development pathways for junior workers in the marine construction sector, the…...
MSC Ships To Offload All Cargo Destined For Middle Eastern Countries At Nearest Safe Port
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) MSC, the largest carrier of maritime container cargo, issued a statement that all cargo destined for Gulf ports will be offloaded at the closest safe seaport because of the ongoing tensions and compromised safety situation following the U. S-Iran war. Termed…...