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China detains surge of Panama-flagged ships as Hutchison port tensions escalate

Chinese Port State Control (PSC) authorities sharply increased detentions of Panama-flagged ships in March 2026, raising industry concerns about possible political pressure on inspections.

Taiwan court orders Chinese captain to pay $560,000 after subsea cable incident

A Taiwanese court has ordered a Chinese ship captain to compensate Chunghwa Telecom with about $560,000 after a cargo vessel damaged the Tai-Peng No. 3 subsea cable in the Taiwan Strait.

Iranian strike sets VLCC Al Salmi on fire off Dubai

A fully laden VLCC Al Salmi, operated by Kuwait Petroleum Company, caught fire after an Iranian strike at anchorage off the coast of Dubai early Tuesday, raising concerns about possible environmental risks and regional shipping security.