Sweden detains new captain in Sea Owl I fake flag case
Swedish authorities have detained another crew member from the sanctioned tanker Sea Owl I as investigators examine allegedly falsified ship registration documents.
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ONE expands dual-fuel fleet with six LNG container ships
Singapore-based liner operator Ocean Network Express (ONE) has signed a deal with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for six LNG dual-fuel containerships valued at approximately $1.22 billion.
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Somali pirates expand operations across Gulf of Aden
A fresh wave of Somali piracy is spreading across the Gulf of Aden, raising new concerns for shipowners, tanker operators, and maritime security teams.
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Spain seizes mega cocaine shipment at sea
Spain has disrupted a major drug trafficking route after intercepting the cargo vessel MV Arconian. Authorities estimate the seizure at 30–45 tonnes of cocaine, setting a new national record and ranking among the largest maritime drug busts globally.
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Strait of Hormuz crisis: thousands of seafarers still stuck after two months
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has entered its third month, leaving around 20,000 seafarers stranded on more than 1,600 vessels in the Persian Gulf. Ongoing security threats, naval actions, and slow-moving talks continue to block safe transit and disrupt global oil and gas shipping.
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Somalia piracy surge: hijackings return to key shipping lanes
Piracy is flaring up again off the Somali coast, with a string of fresh incidents and two confirmed hijackings in just a few days. The threat level is climbing fast, putting renewed pressure on shipowners, operators, and insurers navigating the region.
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Zelim’s ZOE becomes first certified AI man-overboard system
UK maritime tech company Zelim has set a new benchmark in cruise safety after its ZOE platform became the first fully certified man-overboard detection system under ISO 21195:2020. The achievement was confirmed following independent validation.
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