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The crew aboard the bulk carrier Caffa is reportedly running low on food and fresh water as they face restrictions imposed by Swedish authorities.

The first cruise ship departing from Busan Port for overseas travel, utilizing links from air and rail, has arrived, marking a significant development in regional tourism.

Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. has entered into a €50 million loan agreement with BNL BNP Paribas to finance the purchase of the new car carrier ship 'Grande Istanbul' as part of its fleet renewal program.

The NGO Sea Watch has reported that a drifting Russian LNG carrier in the Mediterranean poses significant environmental risks, describing it as an 'environmental bomb'.

Iran has softened its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, indicating it will allow maritime passage for non-enemy ships following a threat from President Trump.

The summer cruise season kicks off in Tallinn with the arrival of the cruise ship AIDAprima, marking the start of a busy tourism period in the region.

Amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East, India successfully received another LPG cargo ship due to strong diplomatic efforts.

The MSC Alexandra cargo ship lost control at Mundra Port in Gujarat due to strong winds and a snapped mooring line.

The USS Tripoli, a helicopter amphibious assault ship, is heading to the Gulf with 2,200 Marines onboard, highlighting a potential shift in U.S. military strategy towards Iran.

India has made strides in reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, receiving a ship with LPG from the U.S. and another with crude oil from Russia, aiding in stabilizing domestic fuel prices.

President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power plants if the Hormuz Strait is not opened to ship traffic within 48 hours.

A cargo ship was targeted by an unknown missile type off the coast of Sharjah, UAE, heightening maritime security concerns in the Persian Gulf.

Amid the Hormuz crisis, another cargo ship carrying LPG has reached India, employing alternative routes to ensure a stable supply.

An unexploded projectile caused an explosion near a cargo ship off Sharjah's coast, with the crew unharmed, amid rising regional tensions.

India successfully receives an LPG cargo ship from the U.S. amid Middle Eastern conflict affecting oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Three sailors are missing after their ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region related to the ongoing conflict.

Mirko Gitto, a 39-year-old tugboat captain from Italy, expresses his longing for home and family as his ship remains stranded in Qatar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

A Mexican delegation from the Nuestra América convoy has begun sending humanitarian aid to Cuba with the departure of the first ship from Puerto Progreso.

Three Canadian maritime trainees return home from a cargo ship stranded in the Persian Gulf amid escalating regional conflicts.

More than 20 countries have expressed readiness to assist in ensuring safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Passengers on the luxury cruise ship Queen Anne were instructed to follow precautionary measures due to a potential pirate threat in the Sulu Sea.

The launching ceremony for the tanker "Samos Star" by Chartworld Shipping Corporation was successfully completed in China.

A Greece-owned panamax bulk carrier has made history by being the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System turned on since March 2.

A crew member shares details about the attack on the Thai freight ship Mayuree Naree in Hormuz Strait, where three individuals are still missing.

A tanker initially headed for Cuba has redirected to Trinidad and Tobago due to new US sanctions preventing the island from receiving Russian fuel.

Two people have been killed and one seriously injured in an American attack on a ship off the coast of Costa Rica, according to Costa Rican authorities.

Greece's cruise ports have seen significant increases in both cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers in 2025, reaffirming the country's status as a key Mediterranean cruise destination.

Eleven crew members from Ecuador and Honduras were detained in Australia after their ship, MV Raider, was intercepted with nearly five tons of cocaine.

Thai sailors aboard the cargo ship Mayuree Naree were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, amidst rising tensions in the region following Israel and the U.S.'s joint military actions.

The Hospital Ship São João XXIII is providing free medical and dental services in the community of Novo Aripuanã, Amazonas, from March 21 to March 24.

Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted significantly, primarily attributed to restrictions imposed by Iranian forces.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route, has seen a drastic reduction in ship traffic due to escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Iran has created a 'safe' route through the Strait of Hormuz, charging for passage as revealed by maritime publication Lloyd's List.

This morning, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deyna in the Mediterranean, which is suspected to be part of the Russian shadow fleet.

A ship flying the Mozambican flag, suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, was detained by French authorities in the Mediterranean.

The maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf is becoming increasingly dangerous due to escalations in conflict that threaten energy flows and ship safety.

Sri Lanka's president announced that the country declined a U.S. request to station military aircraft armed with anti-ship missiles at its international airport.

A French soldier inadvertently disclosed the location of the aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" via a fitness tracking app, raising security concerns.

The wreck of the ship 'Mentor', which sank while trying to transport sculptures from the Acropolis to the UK, has yielded another potential piece of Acropolis remnants in the Aegean Sea.

The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship, is en route to the Middle East with a rapid response force amidst increasing military tensions in the region.

DYNAMARINe announced its participation and technical contribution to the development of the first guide for Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer services for bulk carriers, marking a significant milestone for the industry in a challenging era.

Disney Cruise Line has announced its fourth Wish-class ship, named "Disney Believe," inspired by themes of hope from popular Disney stories.

Heimir comments on the unreasonableness of abandoning a project after significant effort has been invested.

Mexico is sending a humanitarian aid convoy to Cuba amid the island's economic crisis and U.S. embargo, scheduled to arrive on March 21.

The USS Nimitz, the oldest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, will remain in service until March 2027 due to strategic considerations and delays in new ship commissioning.

The US Navy has signed a contract worth approximately 39 million euros with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of anti-ship missile systems to Latvia.

A derelict Russian LNG tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, is adrift in the Mediterranean, raising significant environmental concerns.

The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, adrift in the Mediterranean for two weeks, has now entered Libyan search and rescue waters amid concerns over a potential gas leak.

A 17-year-old high school girl died after being found with her life jacket snagged on a capsized boat in Henoko, Okinawa.

The museum ship 'Tutzing' may soon be transformed into a youth center in Tutzing, effectively repurposing the old vessel and providing local youth with a much-needed space.