U.S. Coast Guard Tracks Russian Spy Ship Off Aleutian Islands
Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted and followed a Russian Navy surveillance ship off the coast of the Aleutian…
LA Resident Arrested for Shipping Meth to Australia
U.S. authorities have arrested a Los Angeles resident on charges of attempting to smuggle methamphetamine out of the United States…
Class Acts
Maritime classification societies have long served as a key functional element of waterborne trades, spanning industry sectors and ship types…
Fire Extinguished Aboard MSC Containership Docked in Sri Lanka
A fire broke out early on Sunday, August 11 aboard an MSC containership while the vessel was discharging cargo at…
After Fatal Accident, NZ Port Requires Physical Fitness Test for Dockers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has expressed concerns about the approach of the recent mandatory fitness tests launched…
South Korea Unveils Roadmap for Offshore Wind Tenders
South Korea has launched its master plan for offshore wind leasing, and is preparing for its first series of large-scale…
Oman’s Port of Salalah Adapts to Red Sea Disruption
Oman’s Port of Salalah has reported recovery in cargo traffic after a significant decline in container throughput earlier this year.…
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Build New Supply Chains for Maritime Strikes
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea since last fall, and despite countless efforts at…
U.S. Air Force Sinks a Ro/Ro to Test Antiship Bomb
As part of its ongoing effort to perfect a new class of weapon – the precision-guided antiship bomb – the…
PSA’s takeover of Polish forwarder extends regional reach in Europe
Acquiring a majority stake in Loconi International continues the Singapore-based terminal operator’s growth strategy designed to expand control of its…