Spontaneous Combustion of Soya Beans Sparks Fire at Anchor
The Swedish Club’s Casebook highlights a notable incident involving soya beans that self-ignited after several months at anchor. This case underscores the hidden risks of organic bulk cargoes when proper monitoring and ventilation are...
[Watch] Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships: Possible?
In this video, Marine Insight explores the fascinating concept of nuclear-powered cargo ships. Could these innovative vessels revolutionize the maritime industry?
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Explosion Halts Vessel Traffic as Baltimore Port Channel Shuts Down
The Port of Baltimore’s main shipping channel was temporarily closed following a serious explosion aboard a bulk carrier early Tuesday morning. The incident, which occurred while the vessel was docked for cargo operations, prompted...
Eastern Shipbuilding Greenlit to Build Hybrid Ferries for Washington State
Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received the notice to proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, with an option for a third, reports gCaptain.
This marks the first competitive...
Erin Roars Through Atlantic, Triggering 100-Foot Rogue Waves
Hurricane Erin is currently tracking through the western Atlantic, and it is proving to be more than just another storm in the hurricane season, reports gCaptain.
While its wind speeds are substantial, what sets Erin...
Spoofed and Jammed: A New Era of Maritime Risk in the Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, has become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated electronic interference, reports Skuld.
In recent months, incidents involving AIS (Automatic Identification System) spoofing and GPS jamming have...
Intra-Asia Container Freight Rates Fall 9% In Early August
Container freight rates in the intra-Asia market faced a sharp decline in the first half of August. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) dropped 9%, settling...
Fleetzero And Glosten Join Forces To Develop the World’s Longest Hybrid Electric Vessel
The maritime industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation as shipping companies seek cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable solutions. In a groundbreaking move, Fleetzero, a leader in modular propulsion platforms for hybrid and electric ships,...
Antigua And Barbuda Set To Become Region’s First Fully Decarbonized Port
Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to revolutionize Caribbean shipping by transforming its main port into the region’s first fully decarbonized facility.
Through a landmark partnership, the nation is positioning itself as a leader in clean...
Asia Records Zero Piracy Incidents In Mid-August
Between 12–18 August 2025, no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP...