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20/10/2025

EXPLOSION ON LPG TANKER FALCON IN GULF OF ADEN LEAVES TWO MISSING
Explosion on LPG tanker Falcon in Gulf of Aden on October 18 left two seafarers missing. Authorities investigate cause amid conflicting reports of attack or accident.

The Cameroon-flagged vessel caught fire about 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen. UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the ship may have been hit by an unknown projectile, but the cause remains unclear.

EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides coordinated search and rescue. Twenty-four crew members, including one Ukrainian and 23 Indians, were rescued and taken to Djibouti. Two Indian seafarers are still missing. The Falcon remains adrift and damaged.

Authorities are examining whether the explosion resulted from an onboard accident or an external strike. The Houthis quickly denied involvement, calling the reports false.

Maritime analysts suspect the Falcon was part of Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet” carrying LPG from Assaluyeh to Yemen. TankerTrackers reported the ship likely supplied cargo to Houthi-controlled Ras Isa port. The 31-year-old tanker had a history of safety deficiencies and was detained in Turkey earlier this year.

The Falcon’s explosion raises new concerns about maritime security in the region. Authorities have urged all vessels transiting the area to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. A private salvage firm has been hired to secure the drifting tanker.

Credit: EUNAVFOR Aspides

20/10/2025

On Friday, October 17, the Ukrainian icebreaker Noosfera departed from Cape Town, South Africa, starting its fifth Antarctic season. The vessel has been based in Cape Town since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

According to the National Antarctic Scientific Center, the expedition is led by Captain Andrii Starysh. As in previous years, Noosfera will deliver scientists and technical specialists to the Akademik Vernadsky Station and later carry out the rotation of the annual expedition crew.

This season is expected to be record-breaking in scope and international cooperation. Ukrainian scientists plan an extensive program of oceanographic, geological, biological, meteorological, and geophysical research, focusing on climate change and marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean.

For the first time, Noosfera will also support logistics for the British Antarctic Station Rothera, located about 300 kilometers south of Vernadsky.

In addition, Ukraine will join the First Mexican Antarctic Expedition, conducting joint oceanographic and biological studies. Ukrainian and Colombian researchers will investigate the mechanisms of Southern Ocean warming, while ongoing collaborations with Poland, the United States, and the Czech Republic will continue.

Experts expect this to be Ukraine’s most productive Antarctic season, with unprecedented scientific goals and international partnerships.

20/10/2025

IMO DELAYS VOTE ON GLOBAL SHIPPING CARBON TAX

The International Maritime Organization decided to postpone the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system for shipping. The delay followed strong pressure from the United States and other oil-producing nations.

Delegates voted to adjourn the decision on the Net-Zero Framework until October 2026. The motion to delay came from Singapore and was supported by Saudi Arabia. In total, 57 countries backed the postponement, 49 opposed, and 21 abstained.

The framework aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in global shipping, which accounts for about 3% of total global CO₂ output. It would also establish a carbon pricing system expected to raise up to $15 billion a year starting in 2030.

The U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Russia reportedly used procedural tactics to stall the process. Washington threatened tariffs and sanctions against developing countries that supported the measure.

The IMO will continue technical discussions on the Net-Zero Framework from October 20–24. The next adoption vote is now expected in October 2026. If passed then, the framework could take effect as late as 2030.

The delay casts uncertainty over the shipping industry’s path to net-zero emissions. Experts warn it could lead to a fragmented patchwork of national and regional carbon regulations, undermining global decarbonization efforts.

17/10/2025

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17/10/2025

HMM announced a major newbuilding order for LNG-powered boxships and very large crude carriers worth about $2.9 billion, officially confirming earlier reports of a multi-billion shipbuilding deal.

Announced on October 16, the order covers twelve 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fueled containerships and two VLCCs to be built in South Korea. Eight of the boxships will be constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, while Hanwha Ocean will build the remaining four.

Media reports indicate that the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

HMM said the order aligns with its 2030 strategy to develop a flexible, low-carbon fleet. The company is investing heavily in green technology as the shipping industry faces stricter IMO and EU emission rules.

According to Clarksons Research, nearly half of all vessels ordered last year were alternative-fuel designs, with LNG accounting for more than 70%. HMM already operates methanol- and LNG-powered ships and plans to acquire 70 green vessels by 2030.

17/10/2025

A Norwegian cargo ship Hagland Captain ran aground early Thursday under the Svinesund Bridge, which connects Norway and Sweden. The 2012-built vessel grounded in dense fog around 1 a.m. local time while carrying a load of timber from Porsgrunn to Halden.

The Swedish Coast Guard and Norwegian authorities launched a joint response. Patrol vessels and divers arrived on scene to assess hull damage and prevent pollution. The ship had about 88,000 liters of oil onboard, but no leakage or injuries were reported.

Two salvage tugs refloated the Hagland Captain later in the afternoon during high tide, once the fog cleared. The vessel was then moved to Halden, Norway, for inspection.

Authorities confirmed that all crew members tested negative for alcohol, and no crime is suspected. Officials continue to investigate how the grounding occurred in the narrow strait under the bridge.

Photo: nrk

17/10/2025

Seven people are missing after a crew boat capsized early Thursday off Mozambique. The vessel overturned while operating alongside the Scorpio-managed tanker Sea Quest off Beira outer anchorage.

The service boat was transporting personnel to the MR2 oil and chemical tanker built in 2012, previously named STI Ruby. 21 passengers and crew were on board. 14 were recovered from the water immediately following the capsizing, but seven remain missing, including five joining crewmembers.

Nearby ships joined the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in search and rescue operations. Three survivors are receiving medical care onboard the tanker before being moved ashore.

Scorpio Marine Management said it is working closely with authorities and families of the missing. The company confirmed that rescue efforts continue and promised a full investigation once the operation concludes.

16/10/2025

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India has received its first-ever international order for ocean-going containerships, marking a major step forward for the country’s shipbuilding sector. The French shipping company CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent to build six LNG-powered feeder vessels, each with a capacity of 1,700 TEU. The total value of the order is reported at around $300 million. A formal shipbuilding contract is expected in the coming months.

The deal represents the first order by a global liner operator at an Indian yard. CMA CGM has been expanding its operations in India for decades, reflagging vessels and investing in port infrastructure at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal and Mundra Port. The six newbuilds will also be registered under the Indian flag.

India aims to increase its share in global shipbuilding, currently around 1%, with government support targeting top-10 ranking by 2030 and top-five by 2047. Analysts say this first international order could encourage additional contracts from CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, and other major operators.

16/10/2025

A French family of five was rescued after their sailing yacht sank off the coast of Portugal following an encounter with orcas.

The Portuguese military received a distress call on Friday from the yacht Ti’fare, approximately 50 nautical miles off Peniche. The French-flagged 36ft vessel carried three children, aged eight, 10, and 12, along with their parents. Orcas struck its rudder, causing the vessel to take on water.

The family boarded their life raft and were rescued by the fishing vessel Silmar. The Portuguese Air Force deployed a Merlin helicopter from Montijo to bring them ashore.

This is the second recent sinking linked to orca interactions in the region. Earlier this month, a yacht near Fonte de Telha sank after similar rudder strikes, and another nearby yacht was evacuated.

Orca specialists indicate that these incidents target slow-moving sailing yachts with large rudders and are not directed at humans. The animals appear to repeat the behavior as a form of play. Spanish marine authorities reported two further yacht interactions over the weekend near Cabo Villano.

16/10/2025

A deadly fire erupted aboard the oil tanker Federal II early Wednesday while the vessel was under repair at Indonesia’s ASL Shipyard in Batam. Local authorities confirmed that ten people were killed and at least twenty others were injured when flames engulfed the drydocked tanker at around 4:00 a.m. local time, Reuters reported.

All victims were members of the shipyard’s repair team. Emergency crews managed to contain the blaze before it spread to nearby facilities, and the injured were taken to several hospitals across Batam.

Preliminary information suggests that a buildup of gas in one of the tanks may have ignited during welding work, though investigators have not ruled out other causes. The ship, which had been emptied of fuel before maintenance began, suffered extensive damage to its forward section.

The Federal II, a 1990-built aframax-class vessel flying the Indonesian flag, is owned by PT Eastern Jason and operated by Monaco-based International Andromeda Shipping. It has been serving as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit.

This fire marks the second fatal incident on the same ship within four months. In June, Federal II caught fire at the very same yard, leaving four workers dead and nine injured. The recurrence of such a tragedy has raised serious questions about safety standards and oversight at the facility.

Police and maritime authorities have launched an investigation, focusing on potential safety lapses and the handling of hazardous materials during ship repair operations.

Photo: Batam TV

15/10/2025

💔 Ustica Lines hydrofoil ferry - before and after the crash.

15/10/2025

Six weeks after running aground in the Canadian Arctic, the Dutch cargo ship Thamesborg has left the waters of the Northwest Passage. The vessel and its icebreaker and tug escorts are currently traveling southward through Baffin Bay, using an infrequently transited waterway to escape potential early winter ice, gCaptain reported.

The Thamesborg was refloated last Thursday after reloading 5,000 tons of cargo and pumping out its flooded ballast tanks. Following the refloat, the convoy immediately moved to the sheltered waters of nearby Wrottesley Inlet for a structural inspection. Once cleared, the vessels began their week-long journey out of the Arctic. According to AIS data, the Thamesborg is expected to reach its original destination, Baie-Comeau, Canada, by October 24.

Rather than following the typical route through Barrow Strait, the convoy transited the rarely-used Bellot Strait. This narrow, 13.5-nautical-mile channel, which connects the Gulf of Boothia and Brentford Bay, was chosen specifically to avoid the risk of early ice buildup further north.

Bellot Strait presents a significant navigational challenge. The channel is only 1.1 nautical miles wide, with steep walls rising up to 2,500 feet. Vessels must carefully time their passage to coincide with high tide to navigate the strong, rapidly changing currents. The Thamesborg reportedly passed through the strait at a speed of approximately 9 knots.

Photo: Wagenborg

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