Bulk carrier Luni split in two and partially sank off Bandar Abbas. No authoritative cause has been released, while reports refer to an earlier collision and more than 50 deficiencies.
TAIC found that poor planning, weak risk control and a damaged web sling contributed to a serious injury aboard the Thor Nitnirund in Cook Strait.
LH2 Shipping secured NOK 344.3 million in Enova funding for two liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, advancing Norway’s push to commercialize zero-emission shipping and expanding its hydrogen vessel pipeline to six ships.
A bulk carrier was hit by a drone near Qatar while sailing from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed, causing a minor fire before continuing its voyage.
A northbound bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft in the Strait of Hormuz, with crew safe and no environmental impact reported.
AMSA has banned a bulk carrier from Australian waters until 4 October 2026 after an inspection in Newcastle revealed nearly seven months of unpaid crew wages, along with inadequate food supplies and no access to free drinking water, highlighting serious breaches of Maritime Labour Convention standards.
Three merchant vessels including MAYUREE NAREE, One Majesty, and Star Gwyneth were reportedly damaged on 11 March near the Strait of Hormuz, raising renewed concern over maritime security and crew safety in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
GPO Heavy Lift has completed the transport of the damaged bulk carrier Glengyle from Vietnam to China using semi-submersible HTV GPO Sapphire. The vessel will now undergo repairs.
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier and a harbour tug both ended up aground off Hualien on 1 January 2026 after an engine failure and a fouled tow line in rough monsoon seas, underlining towage risks in heavy weather.
