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On May 8, 2025, Danish offshore service provider ESVAGT and South Korean shipping company KMC Line formalized their partnership by signing an agreement to establish a joint venture named KESTO, aimed at supporting South Korea’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. KESTO plans to leverage ESVAGT’s extensive experience in operating Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) and KMC Line’s […]

The global ship recycling industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by stringent regulations, environmental concerns, and shifting economic dynamics. As the sector approaches a pivotal moment with the impending enforcement of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) on June 26, 2025, ship recyclers worldwide are

The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have increasingly shifted towards the maritime domain, raising concerns of a potential naval conflict. Recent developments indicate both nations are actively enhancing their naval postures in the Arabian Sea. Naval Drills and Strategic Movements On May 8, the Indian Navy commenced extensive drills in the Arabian Sea, focusing

Amid rising hostilities between India and Pakistan, experts warn that the conflict could expand into a full-scale maritime confrontation, potentially destabilizing the broader South Asian region. Following the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, India responded with targeted airstrikes inside Pakistan, aimed at dismantling alleged terrorist infrastructure. In retaliation,

In a significant drug interdiction operation, Argentine authorities have arrested the cook of a bulk carrier after seizing nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the vessel. The ship, which had docked at the port of Bahía Blanca, was subjected to a thorough inspection by customs officials and the Argentine Naval Prefecture. The cocaine was

In a significant drug interdiction operation, HM Customs in Gibraltar seized 120 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Great Zhou. The vessel had arrived from Santos, Brazil, for a routine bunkering stop on April 30, 2025. Utilizing a recently acquired underwater drone, customs officers conducted an extensive search of the ship,

A 60-year-old British man, James Messham, tragically died following an altercation aboard the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship on May 3, 2025. The incident occurred approximately two and a half hours after the vessel departed Southampton, UK, en route to Bruges, Belgium. The altercation took place around 8:30 p.m. while the ship was still in British

Salvage teams are facing significant challenges in removing fuel from the MSC Baltic III, which has been grounded near Cedar Cove, Newfoundland, since February 15, 2025. The vessel lost power and became stranded, and efforts to extract its fuel have been hampered by persistent rough spring weather and the remote, exposed location. As of early

In a major escalation of its drone warfare capabilities, Ukraine launched a successful drone strike on Russia’s key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, reportedly damaging port infrastructure and downing a Russian Su-30 fighter jet. The incident marks one of the most significant attacks on Russian maritime infrastructure since the war began. The attack underscores Ukraine’s

India’s maritime authorities have issued a navigation warning for commercial vessels operating in the Arabian Sea due to ongoing Indian Navy exercises in the region. The advisory, released by the National Hydrographic Office, urges ships to exercise caution and avoid designated zones to ensure safety during the drills. The naval exercises, including live firing drills,