Children among 139 dead after Yemen-bound boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
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More Tankers Hit in Hormuz as U.S. Strikes Cargo Ship
Two more tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. forces disable a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, extending a sharp escalation in attacks on commercial shipping.
Read publication ↗Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped.
Read publication ↗Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi Strikes
The strike on Saturday was the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in February, and forced the airport to temporarily suspend operations.
Read publication ↗Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
Saturday's attack was the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since May 2015. US and Saudi officials are blaming Yemen's Houthis, who have yet to comment on the strike.
Read publication ↗ALERT 136/26 adds a later outbound-tanker strike, but not a vessel identity or independent confirmation
MSCIO ALERT 136/26 is best treated as a new, vessel-anonymous incident at 19:20 UTC on 10 October, not as an update to the 9 October Al Jazeera/Gem No.2 case. UKMTO WARNING 162-26 reproduces the same time, direction, imp
Read publication ↗Ocean Molica confirms renewed blockade enforcement against bulk shipping, but its voyage and identity trail remain unresolved
The 10 October strike, if described accurately by CENTCOM, shows that kinetic blockade enforcement continues to apply to general cargo as well as tankers. The vessel can be bounded to IMO 9139270, but the warning sequenc
Read publication ↗Portugal assumes command of operation ATALANTA’s force
The new Force rotation is commanded by Portuguese Commodore José Rodrigues Pedra
Read publication ↗Gulf tanker fire: the rescue is confirmed, but event identity and cause remain unresolved
The UAE Coast Guard’s rescue of 22 crew members from a burning oil tanker is confirmed by an official Emirati account, but the vessel, position, event time, damage, cargo condition and cause remain undisclosed. The evide
Read publication ↗Shell’s offshore drones passed the flight test; the hurricane restart gain remains unmeasured
Shell has moved autonomous offshore inspection beyond a concept: JPT reports 44 successful drone-in-a-box flights from the Mars floating platform in April and an FAA waiver enabling self-authorized BVLOS operations under
Read publication ↗Palestinian Authority Formally Delays Elections, Despite Western Pressure
The aging Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, pushed off the planned vote until late 2027. Palestinians haven’t had major elections for about two decades.
Read publication ↗Panamá mantiene el tránsito; la vigilancia pasa a inspecciones y reservas
La continuidad comunicada del tránsito no equivale a ausencia de daños: La Prensa atribuye a la ACP afectaciones auxiliares e inspecciones abiertas. El PTWC dio por terminada la amenaza de tsunami de este evento. El esce
Read publication ↗Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
Read publication ↗Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices
President Trump said Russia had agreed to ship potentially millions of tons of diesel fuel in the coming months. But the amounts would be small relative to global demand.
Read publication ↗Bulgaria Sends Frigate to Search for Evidence in Attack on Vessels
Bulgarian officials confirmed on Friday, October 9, that teams have been searching the area where the two cargo ships were struck this week for eviden...
Read publication ↗Op-Ed: Decarbonization in Shipping is More Than a Single Decision
The maritime industry entered 2026 with less regulatory certainty than it had a year earlier, not more. The most consequential piece of global shippin...
Read publication ↗El contrato de aire no acredita propulsión a amoníaco en los VLAC de EPS
El término VLAC describe la carga; el encargo no prueba propulsión a amoníaco ni entrada en servicio. La configuración requiere verificar los cascos concretos. [T1, E1]
Read publication ↗The VL Prosperity Breach: What U.S. Cybersecurity Rules Already Require
On August 21, 2026, U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement, USCG Cyber Protection Team (CPT), a vessel inspector and FBI Cyber Action Team (CAT) boarded a 3...
Read publication ↗Germany’s Rheinmetall Acquires Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard
The long-running battle over the future of Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard was settled with the court-appointed liquidator confirmed a deal to sell the ya...
Read publication ↗USN Sends First Forward-Deployed Destroyer for Maintenance in Spain
The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, namesake for her class, entered dry dock in Spain on Wednesday, October 7. The U.S. 6th Fleet is highl...
Read publication ↗More Tankers Struck as IRGC Expands Threat Against Non-Compliant Vessels
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy issued a statement on Friday, taking credit for a series of recent attacks on tankers, saying it was incre...
Read publication ↗Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast Amid Surge in Attacks, UKMTO Says
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, British navy affiliated agency UKMTO said, citing
Read publication ↗3 Killed and Dozens Injured in Attacks on Saudi Airports, as Houthis Claim Strikes
Residents of Saudi Arabia’s capital reported hearing booms on Thursday, a day after the Saudi government said two women and a Sudanese man died in strikes on two airports.
Read publication ↗Isaias: interrupción offshore documentada, pérdidas refineras aún sin verificar
Hay una alteración offshore documentada, pero el riesgo sobre capacidad refinera no equivale a producción perdida ni a cierre de todos los puertos. Son magnitudes distintas. [R1, M1, N1]
Read publication ↗Days of Deadly Houthi Attacks Show Saudi Arabia’s Vulnerabilities
The escalating violence has brought the conflict in Yemen to the doorstep of the Saudi capital, and the kingdom has no easy options to curtail the increasingly sophisticated and targeted strikes.
Read publication ↗Palestinian Authority Says Elections Are to Be Postponed
The delay, outlined in a letter to France, comes as Fatah, the governing party, is suffering from deep internal rifts.
Read publication ↗Fire reported after vessel strike in Hormuz & Arabian Gulf
ALERT 135/26 MSCIO has received information regarding an incident at approximately 10:00 UTC on 9 October 2026, 13NM west of Al Jazeera, UAE. A vessel reportedly was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire o
Read publication ↗Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
Read publication ↗Second Ship Struck Inside Persian Gulf in Three Days
A commercial vessel was struck by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on Friday, sparking a fire onboard in the second reported attack on shipping inside the Gulf in just...
Read publication ↗Hurricane Isaias Strengthens Into Major Category 3 Storm Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Friday morning, with sustained winds reaching 120 mph as the storm approached the northern Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surge and...
Read publication ↗Equinor Brings Shell Into $14 Billion Bay du Nord Project
Shell has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Equinor’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Canada, bringing a new partner into the estimated C$14 billion development as it...
Read publication ↗Before You Audit the Charge, Audit the Evidence
Why Document Verification Is Becoming Essential in Ocean Freight For years, freight audit has focused primarily on the numbers. Was the correct rate applied? Was the fuel surcharge calculated properly? Does the accessori
Read publication ↗BIMCO moves to break ship retrofit cost deadlock
Shipping association BIMCO has adopted a new contractual framework designed to settle one of the industry’s longstanding commercial disputes: who pays for energy-saving upgrades when the charterer receives much of the fi
Read publication ↗UK P&I and TT Club merger clears member vote
Members of the UK P&I Club and TT Club have approved a merger to create United Transport Mutual Limited (UTM), a transport mutual covering shipping, logistics, ports, and terminals. Members voted at separate special gene
Read publication ↗Larine cashes out of LR1 tankers in $110m UAE deal
Odfjell-family-linked Larine Tankers has reportedly sold its two LR1 product tankers to UAE interests for a combined $110m, clearing out its existing fleet amid strong secondhand tanker prices. Shipbrokers have identifie
Read publication ↗Diana rolls capesize into $13m fixture
New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a 42% rate increase for its capesize GP Zafirakis in a new time charter with Classic Maritime. The 2014-built, 179,492 dwt vessel has been fixed at $38,000 pe
Read publication ↗Houthis Kill Three in Strikes on Saudi Arabian Airports
The Houthis struck two airports in Saudi Arabia in the past two days, killing three people and injuring dozens as the Iran-backed militant group intensifies its attacks on the kingdom from Yemen.
Read publication ↗EU Imports Record 12.18 Million Tonnes of Russian Arctic LNG
Europe's estimated bill reaches €7.88 billion through September as U.S. sanctions deadline adds uncertainty for Yamal's specialized tanker fleet.
Read publication ↗Hapag-Lloyd exits MSC and ONE Asia–South America pact
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) and Ocean Network Express are restructuring their vessel-sharing partnership between Asia and South America’s east coast, with Hapag-Lloyd dropping out of the existing three-carrier arrang
Read publication ↗Splash Wrap: Drones, driverless trains and the future of shipping
Maritime war spread far and wide in the Black Sea and the Middle East this week, attacks increasing both in number and geographical scope. This week’s Maritime CEO interview was Bing Hou, who after four decades at sea an
Read publication ↗Trøim-backed Bruton opens review amid VLCC sale talk
Tor Olav Trøim-backed VLCC owner Bruton has launched a strategic review after market speculation over a potential transaction, with International Seaways linked by shipbroking sources to the purchase of at least two of i
Read publication ↗Tokyo Gas moves into Indonesian inter-island LNG shipping
Japan’s Tokyo Gas has acquired an Indonesian LNG infrastructure developer, paving the way for a new domestic shipping network supplying power stations across the country’s vast eastern archipelago. The Japanese utility,
Read publication ↗Black Sea grain exports crater amid widening maritime war
Black Sea wheat exports are plunging at the height of the traditional shipping season as escalating attacks on commercial vessels and port infrastructure leave both Russia and Ukraine struggling to get their harvests to
Read publication ↗Maine’s latest fleet is fresh from the vegetable patch
Shipbuilders in Maine are preparing to launch a fleet that has spent most of its life growing in a field. Damariscotta’s annual Pumpkinboat Regatta returns this Sunday, with costumed competitors racing hollowed-out giant
Read publication ↗Old LNG carriers keep changing hands
Older LNG hulls are moving between trading, conversion and recycling; ownership changes do not alone add transport capacity.
Read publication ↗HD Hyundai snaps up Goltens in $247m ship repair deal
HD Hyundai is extending its reach from shipbuilding into the worldwide repair and retrofit network.
Read publication ↗BIMCO Adopts Addendum to Support Investments in Retrofit Projects
The addendum addresses the mismatch between the party financing a retrofit and the party receiving fuel savings.
Read publication ↗TT Club and UK P&I Club Members Approve Merger
The planned group brings vessel liability and transport-chain insurance under common governance.
Read publication ↗Sea Machines Names Courtney Bradbury VP of Program Management
Sea Machines Robotics, a world leader in marine autonomous technology, is growing its leadership team with the hire of Courtney Bradbury, PE, as Vice...
Read publication ↗Video: US Coast Guard Medevacs Crewmember of U.S.-Flagged Ship off Hawaii
The reported rescue depended on bringing the vessel within helicopter operating range.
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