Baltimore has once again found itself at the center of a maritime safety scare. On Monday evening, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier W Sapphire erupted in a blast while navigating the Patapsco River, not far from the demolition site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Xeneta is making a strategic move in the maritime data sector by acquiring Scandinavian peer eeSea, reports Splash 247.
The U.S. Coast Guard has set Port Condition X-RAY for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin intensifies in the central Atlantic, Gcaptain reports.
In the rarefied world of mega-engineering, few vessels inspire as much awe as the BOKA Vanguard. Purpose-built to haul the unthinkable, this semi-submersible giant is a game-changer in heavy transport, capable of lifting entire oil rigs, cruise ships, and other ships.
China’s largest private shipbuilder, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, has posted a record $580 million profit for the first half of 2025, a 37% jump year-on-year, according to Maritime Executive. The surge underscores the remarkable momentum in China’s shipbuilding sector over the past two years.
In the maritime industry, mooring operations are among the most critical – and dangerous – tasks performed on deck. One of the most underestimated threats during these operations is the potential recoil of a mooring line under tension, commonly referred to as a snap-back.
China’s Ministry of Transport has commended the rapid response to a fire that broke out on a foreign-flagged container vessel deep at sea. Thanks to a coordinated emergency effort, the blaze was contained, preventing damage to the ship and ensuring the safety of the crew.