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The STS Leeuwin II, Western Australia’s renowned sail training vessel, has embarked on a significant restoration journey after sustaining extensive damage in a collision with a container ship at Fremantle Port nine months ago. On August 30, 2024, the 333-meter container ship Maersk Shekou collided with the moored Leeuwin II during challenging weather conditions, including […]

On the evening of May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy’s training vessel, ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, leading to the deaths of two crew members and injuries to at least 22 others. The Cuauhtémoc, a 300-foot tall ship with masts reaching approximately 147 feet, was departing from South Street

In a landmark achievement, the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon successfully intercepted and destroyed a supersonic missile during Exercise Formidable Shield 2025 off the coast of Scotland. This marks the first time the Royal Navy has neutralized such a high-speed, maneuvering target, showcasing the advanced capabilities of its air defense systems. The target

India’s 12 major ports have achieved a historic milestone by handling a record 855 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in the financial year 2024–25, reflecting a 4.3% year-on-year growth from the 819 MT managed in FY24. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, highlighting continued improvements in port operations and

In a move aimed at tightening economic pressure on Iran, the United States has imposed sanctions on nearly two dozen companies and entities accused of helping Tehran circumvent sanctions on its oil exports. The action comes amid growing concerns over Iran’s continued efforts to finance its ballistic missile program and proxy groups across the Middle

The MOL-operated car carrier ORCA ACE has been awarded the 2024 Best Quality Ship Award by the Japan Federation of Pilots’ Associations (JFPA), recognizing its exemplary safety standards and operational excellence. This accolade highlights the vessel’s commitment to maintaining high-quality nautical and boarding equipment, as well as fostering effective cooperation between crew members and harbor

In a significant advancement for sustainable maritime operations, Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), a subsidiary of the Northern Offshore Group (NOG) and part of the NYK Group, has launched the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) powered entirely by biomethanol. The vessel, named Transporter, is now operational, serving offshore wind projects in collaboration with wind turbine

On May 9, 2025, the Port of Vancouver marked a significant environmental milestone by conducting its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a cruise ship. Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova received LNG fuel via a ship-to-ship transfer from Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunker vessel, Seaspan Garibaldi, ahead of its voyage to Alaska . This operation