MSC Sends a Message on Container Fire Safety By Suing a Customer
Cargo fires rank at the top of the list of hazards aboard a modern container ship, in part because the operator has limited control over the cargo.
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Sweden Arrests Cargo Ship Captain on Charges of Causing Collision Death
Swedish prosecutors confirmed over the weekend that they had requested that the captain of a Norwegian cargo ship be arrested and detained on charges of having caused a death when the ship, the Misje Verde, ran down a small pleasure…
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Civilian Shipping in Ukrainian Ports
The Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine asserts that Russia is now trying to intimidate international shipowners and undermine confidence in the safety of civilian shipping.
Scandlines Retires “Old Lady of the Baltic” for Recycling
Danish ferry operator Scandlines retired the oldest vessel in its fleet, the Kronprins Frederik, which had become a well-known fixture on the Baltic. The ferry made its last run heading to a recycling yard after 45 years of service.
LNG Carrier Hit By Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Shipping activity overnight and into August 1 appears to have been subdued in the Strait of Hormuz, with two Iranian attacks on vessels in transit late Friday. No attacks or disruptions were noted in the Hormuz on Saturday or Sunday.
Op-Ed: Sanctions Drive Growth of a Parallel Shipping Economy
The Russia – Ukraine war started on 24 February 2022, when Moscow invaded its neighbor. The invasion triggered widespread condemnation, and a coalition of over 40 countries has imposed coordinated economic sanctions on Russia as a result.