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,...
ITF Adds Three New Flags of Convenience as Oversight Concerns Rise
The International Transport Workers’ Federation announced that Dominica, The Gambia and Niue have been added to its long-standing Flags of Convenience list. This update marks an important moment for seafarer rights, maritime safety, flag...
Q3 2025 Port Congestion Trends Shift Across Middle East, India and Africa
S&P Global Market Intelligence reports that port performance across the Middle East, India and Africa showed mixed but notable changes during the third quarter of 2025. The assessment covers key indicators shaping maritime logistics,...
Tanker Markets Enter December with Stable Fundamentals Despite Softer VLCC Momentum
Breakwave Advisors reports in its latest weekly outlook that the tanker market is entering December with steady fundamentals, even as short-term trends shift. Key themes such as maritime markets, tanker freight rates, and shipping...
Maritime Intelligence Brief Warns of Rapidly Evolving Global Risk Landscape
The Maritime Intelligence Brief for 1 December 2025 underscores how quickly the global maritime risk environment is shifting across both traditional and emerging fronts. From Black Sea attacks to cyber-enabled disruptions and persistent piracy,...
Fire Risk Averted At Paradip Port After Smoke Detected From Coal Cargo
A potentially serious fire incident was narrowly avoided at Paradip Port on 29 November after thick smoke was detected from a vessel that had recently completed loading nearly 30,000 tonnes of coal.
Smoke Triggers Emergency...
Lloyd’s Register Joins DCSA+ To Advance Global Digital Standards In Container Shipping
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has officially joined the Digital Container Shipping Association’s DCSA+ partnership programme, strengthening global efforts to standardise digitalisation in the container shipping industry. By joining this expanding ecosystem of carriers, terminals, shippers,...