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gCaptain
A Russian captain was convicted in a London court for gross negligence leading to the death of a crew member in a collision between a container ship and a U.S. tanker off the east coast of Britain, as reported by gCaptain.
gCaptain
The Port of Baltimore achieved record cargo volumes in 2025, marking a significant recovery following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six fatalities and major disruptions, as reported by gCaptain.
Seatrade Maritime
The captain of the container vessel Solong has been found guilty of manslaughter due to negligence after a collision with a product tanker near the Humber Estuary last March, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The incident highlights the severe consequences of navigational errors in busy maritime regions.
gCaptain
The global dual-fuel fleet has expanded to 400 container ships and vehicle carriers as of December 2025, despite market challenges, as reported by gCaptain. This growth highlights the continued investment in alternative-fueled shipping.
gCaptain
The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated a rescue operation for 27 mariners from a Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel that caught fire and sank about 500 miles north-northwest of the Galapagos Islands, as reported by gCaptain. The incident underscores the critical role of maritime rescue operations in remote areas.
Offshore Energy
SeaBird Exploration, a subsidiary of SED Energy Holdings, has secured a contract to keep its Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Western Hemisphere for an additional three months, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Seatrade Maritime
MISC has placed an order for up to six LNG carriers at Hudong-Zhonghua, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of the Malaysian company's strategy to expand its LNG fleet with vessels built by the Chinese shipyard.
gCaptain
The US Coast Guard plans to invest $323 million in expanding and modernizing its icebreaker base in Seattle, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the Coast Guard's Arctic capabilities with new heavy icebreakers expected to join the fleet in the coming years.
gCaptain
Panama's Supreme Court has annulled CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal, impacting a $23-billion deal involving the conglomerate's global port assets, as reported by gCaptain. The ruling raises significant implications for the Hong Kong-based company's operations.
Offshore Energy
Yanmar Power Solutions has received dual approval from ClassNK for its innovative hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant milestone for the Japanese company in advancing eco-friendly maritime technology.
