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The 'Sea Horizon' was detained on April 8, 2025, in Tekirdag with 29 deficiencies, eight of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - International Oil Pollution Prevention Expired 2) Certificate & Doc - Cargo Ship Safety Construction (incl exemp) Expired 3) Certificate & Doc - Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (incl exemp) Expired 4) Certificate & Doc - Document of Compliance Invalid 5) Certificate & Doc - Ballast Water Management Certificate Expired 6) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management Plan Missing 7) Safety of navigation - Voyage data recorder Missing 8)) Emergency systems - Emergency lighting, batteries and switches Insufficient The vessel was released again on April 10. As of April 11, it remained stationary at its mooring in pos. 40° 57' N 028° 50' E. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'Hafnia Amessis's allision with a military pier at Joint Base Charleston on Jan 14, 2024, was the second such incident in two years involving large commercial vessels navigating the Cooper River, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report, which was published on March 24, 2025. The tanker, under the control of a Charleston Branch Pilots Association pilot, struck the Pier B at the Naval Weapons Station after getting too close to the eastern riverbank. The contact caused an estimated $8.1 million in damages to the vessel and pier. No pollution or injuries were reported. The tanker sustained damage to its side hull plating. The NTSB investigation found that as the vessel made a turn to starboard side at a bend in the channel, the pilot began favouring the eastern side of the channel in preparation for the next bend to port. That position brought the vessel into the influence of bank effect, a hydrodynamic phenomenon that pushes the bow away from the bank and pulls the stern toward it. Despite rudder and engine corrections, the pilot could not compensate for the forces acting on the vessel. The bow was also affected by flood current as it exited the shelter of the eastern bank, further compromising maneuverability. The vessel was unable to complete the turn without striking the pier. The NTSB drew parallels between this incident and a 2022 contact between Pier B and the tanker 'Bow Triumph', which came too close to the same bank. Following the two pier strikes, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Charleston issued new safety requirements. All vessels over 10,000 gross tons or with drafts greater than 25 feet are now required to use a tethered two-tug escort when transiting between Pier B and Snow Point. The NTSB report emphasized that even experienced pilots can be challenged by hydrodynamic forces in shoaling-prone channels. Squat and shallow water effects reduce rudder effectiveness, and unexpected shoaling can further exacerbate these conditions. The agency recommended that vessel operators consider risk factors and use tugs, speed adjustments, or transit delays as needed to ensure safe passage. Full report: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MIR2511.pdf

With the successful start an important milestone has been reached in the execution of the contract to operate the tugboat fleet for Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) in Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port on Australia´s west coast. The fleet consists of eight new ART 85-32W and one RT80-32 Rotortugs®. Six of them are Fortescue owned, three are owned by KOTUG, which are chartered directly to Fortescue. KOTUG manages the entire contract.

The Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran is going to sign a contract with the private sector on Tuesday for the construction of Iran’s biggest mechanized mineral terminal at Shahid Rajaee Port, the deputy head of PMO announced on Monday. Ali Hassanzadeh added that the contract is worth 50 trillion rials (over $430 million). The terminal’s capacity will reach 50 million tons per year upon the completion of the project, which will be carried out in three phases, covering 180 hectares of land, each spread over 60 hectares. It will be the biggest mineral terminal in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, and mark a major development in Iran’s mining industry, considering its considerable mineral capacity, Mehr News Agency reported.

Repairs of the 'Marstal', serving on the route Ærø-Svendborg, have been completed after three weeks, and the fery is about ready to resume sailings. An extensive replacement of a hub in the gearbox sent the ferry to the quay in Søby at the end of March, but it will now be put back on the route on thr morning of April 11, one day earlier than planned. An extensive replacement of a hub in the gearbox sent the ferry to the quay in Søby at the end of March, but it will now be put on the route again on Friday morning 11 April – a day earlier than planned. Repairs were carried out by the technicians from MAN and Søby Værft as well as the staff on the ferry and in the municipal ferry company. This means that the ferry 'Ærøskøbing' sails from Ærøskøbing at 05:30 a.m., while the'Marstal' sails at 6:30 a.m.

The transfer of jet fuel from the'Stena Immaculate' onto the tanker 'Fure Vyl' (IMO: 9983956), which had gone alongside for an STS transfer, has been completed on April 9, and salvors were now preparing to bring the vessel into the port of Great Yarmouth later this week. The fuel will be transferred to its destination Killingholme.As of April 10, the 'Fure Vyl' was anchored in pos. 53° 44' N 000° 22' E. Meanwhile, the HM Coastguard continued to support local authorities in their response to onshore pollution from the 'Solong' as a result of the allision n both Norfolk and Lincolnshire. The clean-up operation has moved from a proactive to reactive response. HM Coastguard will continue to keep the overall situation under close review. The HM Coastguard has asked the public to keep an open eye for nurdle pollution and to report it via the agency's online tip portal. Report with photo: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tanker-towed-great-yarmouth-month-092300564.html

Gas infrastructure along Russia’s Northern Sea Route is set to get a Japanese upgrade with news Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a cooperation agreement with Novatek to develop LNG transhipment projects in Kamchatka and Murmansk. The projects will construct floating storage units (FSUs) to tranship LNG cargoes from ice-breaking LNG ships to conventional LNG ships. The FSUs will be located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk and will be used for the transhipment of LNG cargoes produced by Novatek’s Yamal LNG Project and Arctic LNG 2 Project, two of the largest gas developments in the world.

Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of a tug powered by hydrogen, the first in the world. This unique “Hydrotug” is driven by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with diesel. The motors also comply with the very strictest standard, the EU Stage V, making them the lowest-rated for emissions on the market. This ultra-low-emission tug is being built by Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), a pioneer in the field of hydrogen power for shipping. With this world first Antwerp is making an important step in the transition to a sustainable, CO2-neutral port. By lending support to this promising technology Port of Antwerp hopes that the shipping industry will follow. The port is systematically pursuing a policy of making its entire fleet eco-friendly by incorporating the most environment-friendly technologies available on the market.

The 'CMA CGM Pelleas' came at close quarters with a wall before running aground as it left its berth in Southampton on April 9, 2025. The vessel too took a direct path towards the wall in front of waterside flats off Marchwood. After it beached briefly, tugs assisted the vessel and pulled it off again. The ship then docked in Southampton and is due in Rotterdam at the weekend. The Associated British Ports (ABP), the city's port owners, will play a role in any subsequent review of the incident. The matter had been referred to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). Report with photo: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g33y0dkngo

The 'Victoria L', ballasting en route from Hamburg to Rotterdam, suffered an engine room fire following an explosion on April 9, 2025, at around 1 p.m. There were no injuries among the 29 crew members of the ship, which was located 56 kilometers west of Scheveningen, northwest of Hoek van Holland. After the fire was discovered, crew members initially attempted to extinguish it, but it flared up again at around 1.30 p.m. The captain quickly requested assistance from the Dutch Coastguard. The crew members then brought themselves to safety on deck. The Coast Guard deployed the emergency tug 'Multraship Protector' (IMO: 9344978) , the KNRM lifeboats 'Dorus Rijkers' and Jeanine Parqui' oas well as the aircraft 'SAR 111244511' and two helicopters. The aircraft monitored the situation and reported that there were no flames or smoke coming from the ship. Also the oil spill response vessel 'Arca' (IMO: 9167966) from Rijkswaterstaat was mobilized. The Coastguard crisis team arrived at Den Helder. There was a northerly wind force 4 to 5 and waves of 1.5 to 2 meters height with good visibility on scene. A special fire brigade team, the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG-NL), from Rotterdam, specialized in fighting ship fires, was picked up by the Coast Guard by helicopter from the airport in Rotterdam and dropped off aboard the ship. The fire brigade team investigated using thermal imaging cameras and then entered the engine room. After they had carried out reconnaissance, the fire appeared to be limited to the engine room. After they entered it, the fire appeared to be out at around 5:00. p.m. Smoke was still present in the ship after the fire was extinguished. It was deemed safe for the crew to remain on board. The Coast Guard remained on standby until 6:30 p.m. Around that time, the situation was finally under control and the fire brigade team also left the ship. The expectation was that the ship would later sail to the port of Rotterdam under its own power. The ship anchored in pos. 52° 21' N 003° 31' E with the 'Multraship Protector' remaining on standby to be ready to intervene, in case the situation changed, as of April 10. Reports with ühoto and video: https://kustwacht.nl/nieuws/brand-aan-boord-van-containerschip-victoria-l/ https://www.ad.nl/112-nieuws-rotterdam/spectaculaire-actie-om-brand-op-vrachtschip-in-noordzee-te-blussen~a29493da/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbinnenvaartlog.nl%2F

The Chinese Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) sees its order intake for ro-pax ferries further increase following a long-awaited double order from P&O Ferries for a next-generation of Dover-Calais shuttle ferries.

Calgary based Melius Energy has successfully transported bitumen from Edmonton, Alberta to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, continuing to global markets in custom 20-foot shipping containers utilizing intermodal rail and vessel infrastructure. The shipment is the company’s first BitCrude™ transportation process demonstration, proving the ability to move bitumen safely and efficiently, in adherence to Canada’s regulatory framework.