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On May 27, 2025, the U.S.-flagged bulk carrier American Spirit experienced a close call on the St. Clair River near Port Huron, Michigan, narrowly avoiding a collision with the seawall just below the Blue Water Bridge. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. local time as the vessel was navigating upstream toward Lake Huron. Drone footage […]

PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard (PT BBS), based in Batam, Indonesia, has achieved a significant milestone by acquiring the country’s first all-electric CBG 500 E crane from Liebherr. Scheduled for delivery in October 2025, this advanced crane will be installed on a custom-built barge named Leo Trans 10, constructed by PT BBS itself. The crane will

In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in the Baltic Sea, Russia has commenced deploying warships to escort its so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers through the Gulf of Finland. This development follows recent incidents involving these tankers near critical undersea infrastructure, raising concerns among neighboring countries and NATO allies. The “shadow fleet” comprises aging vessels,

In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in the Baltic Sea, Russia has commenced deploying warships to escort its so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers through the Gulf of Finland. This development follows recent incidents involving these tankers near critical undersea infrastructure, raising concerns among neighboring countries and NATO allies. The “shadow fleet” comprises aging vessels,

In the early hours of May 26, 2025, a 22-ton fishing vessel collided with a 44,000-ton cargo ship approximately 11 kilometers southeast of Eocheong Island, near Gunsan, South Korea. The incident occurred around 4:56 a.m. local time, resulting in the fishing boat’s bow becoming deeply embedded into the portside bow of the cargo ship. The

Shanghai-based Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has officially launched a state-of-the-art smart shipyard on Changxing Island, marking a significant milestone in China’s maritime industry. The facility, spanning 431.8 hectares, represents an investment of RMB 18 billion (approximately USD 2.5 billion) and is poised to significantly enhance the company’s LNG carrier

On May 22, 2025, the cruise ship Enchanted Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, was denied docking at Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to a significant outbreak of gastrointestinal illness onboard. The vessel, carrying over 3,000 passengers, was on the final leg of its 7-night Caribbean itinerary, which included stops at Princess

In a significant maritime incident, the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 capsized approximately 38 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, on May 25, 2025. The vessel, en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials and 12 containing calcium carbide. Additionally, the ship had 84.44 metric

In a landmark event for Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Stornoway Port welcomed the MS Queen Anne on Thursday, May 22, 2025—the largest cruise ship ever to dock at the harbor. The Cunard Line vessel, measuring 323 meters in length and weighing 113,000 gross tons, arrived as part of its British Isles itinerary. The Queen Anne’s visit

In a groundbreaking move, Denmark has initiated the world’s first trial of remote pilotage, allowing maritime pilots to guide vessels from shore without boarding them. This 18-month program, developed by DanPilot in collaboration with maritime technology company Danelec, aims to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency in maritime navigation. Traditionally, maritime pilots board