Buquebus’s 130-metre ferry is designed for 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. More than 40 MWh of battery storage supplies eight electrically driven waterjets on the Argentina–Uruguay route.
IMB recorded 51 incidents in January–September 2026, down from 116 a year earlier. Somali pirates carried out all eight hijackings and accounted for 94% of crew hostages in the global tally.
The Panama Canal recorded 13,951 vessel passages in FY2026, with Neopanamax traffic contributing 52.2% of tonnage. Panamax last-minute bookings have resumed, subject to capacity and authority approval.
The Philippines rejected Beijing’s claim that the US vessel entered Chinese territory. Taiwan separately reported a coast guard confrontation near the Pratas Islands on the same day.
A survey with more than 900 seafarer responses identified staffing and training gaps, while InterManager called for simpler procedures, better rescue arrangements and wider sharing of accident findings.
AL FANAR is the sixth vessel in MOL’s seven-ship order from 2022. Six further carriers under long-term QatarEnergy charters will bring MOL’s participation in the fleet expansion programme to 13 vessels.
Inspectors reported that the tanker could not present maritime-liability insurance documents. Its master and chief engineer were taken to MMEA’s Perak headquarters to assist with the investigation.
CHNL estimates transit cargo at 3.7 million tonnes, with tankers carrying the largest share. Four voyages linked Asia and Europe without Russian endpoints, against one in the full 2025 season.
Analysts identify six stern masts on the Guangzhou vessel, compared with twelve on the larger Shanghai design. Its dimensions and proposed role in underwater drone operations remain unconfirmed.
