24 August 2026
Another Tanker Exploded in Bangkok
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire on Sunday at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River in Phra Samut Chedi district.
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Maersk Updates on Lost Containers Incident
Further details on the lost containers incident that occurred on a chartered-in boxship in the North Pacific on Monday.
Shore Power to Cut Emissions in Ports by 90%
Green shore power could reduce emissions in ports while minimize noise and air pollution levels, a new feasibility study shows.
Many Containers Lost in North Pacific
An unspecified number of containers lost during stormy conditions on a Pacific voyage to the US on Monday.
Refloat Plan for Grounded Ever Forward
Dredging operations to refloat the Evergreen Marine containership, Ever Forward, stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for more than a week now.
The Amount Shipowners Pay Ransom for Cyberattacks Annually
New research has investigated the cases where cyberattacks in the maritime industry lead to ransom payment.
Collision of a Ferry With a Cargo Vessel – Casualties
On March 20th, a small ferry packed with passengers had collision with a cargo vessel and sank at the Shitalakhsya River in Bangladesh.
Wind Propulsion Retrofit for Marfret RoRo
Marfret has commenced a wind propulsion retrofit on their Ro-Ro from eConowind. The containerized solution will gain fuel savings of 10-15%.
Ever Forward Grounding Will Not End Soon
The Evergreen containership remains aground off Baltimore since Sunday night. The Ever Forward grounding will not end soon
Green Ammonia Import Terminal in Germany
RWE AG has unveiled plans to build a terminal for the import of green ammonia in Brunsbüttel in an effort to secure future energy supply.