Filipino Seafarers Cleared for Release After Houthi Detention
Nine Filipino crew members who were taken by Yemen’s Houthis following an attack in the Red Sea in July are set to be released, according to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and...
UK–US Power Move: £1.5bn Deal Secures Europe’s Biggest LNG Terminal
A major energy partnership between UK-based Centrica and US investment firm Energy Capital Partners has resulted in the £1.5 billion acquisition of the Grain LNG terminal, Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas import and regasification...
Peel Ports Pioneers Sustainability as First UK Port in CO2nstructZero
Peel Ports Group has become the first UK port operator to join the Construction Leadership Council’s Co2nstructZero programme, reports Port Technology.
The move marks a major step for the Group as it scales up its...
Lessons Learned: Condensation Hazard on Electrical Panel
An IMCA safety flash explains an incident where condensation water was observed dripping directly onto a 440V electrical panel.
What happened?
During a recent inspection, condensation water was observed dripping directly onto a 440V electrical panel...
Ricardo to Launch Five Green Shipping Corridors for Port of Huelva — A Big...
Ricardo announced it will work with the Port of Huelva to develop at least five green shipping corridors leading into the Spanish port. The consultancy will identify suitable routes, propose port- and infrastructure-level improvements,...
ABS Backs Hanwha’s Remote-Control Breakthrough, Advancing FPSO Operations
ABS announced that it has granted an Approval in Principle for Hanwha Ocean’s new remote-control functions for floating production storage and offloading units. This development marks a key moment for offshore operators as remote...
Explosions Off West Africa Trigger Withdrawal From Russia-Related Shipping
A tanker sustained damage from four external blasts while anchored off West Africa.
The vessel’s operator announced it will stop all activities connected to Russia due to rising security risks.
The incident came...
Black Sea Tensions Rise After Tanker Reports Drone Strike
A tanker carrying vegetable oil reported a drone strike near the Turkish coast, with all crew safe.
The incident comes after a series of drone attacks on sanctioned vessels in the Black Sea...
Armed Robbery Incident Reported in the Singapore Strait
One armed robbery incident was recorded in Asian waters between 25 November and 1 December.
This brings the year’s total in the Strait of Malacca and Singapore to more than one hundred cases.
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Red Sea Ceasefire: A Wait-and-Watch Moment for Breakbulk Shipping
Drewry reports that the recent ceasefire in the Red Sea has opened the door for container carriers to cautiously resume transits through the Suez Canal. This shift marks a turning point for breakbulk shipping,...