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Engine Failure Leaves Bulker and Tug Aground off Hualien

2, January 2026

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.

Dutch cargo vessel Minervagracht on fire following explosive attack in the Gulf of Aden

Dutch Cargo Ship Hit by Explosive Device — Fire Onboard, Crew Evacuated Amid Gulf of Aden Tensions

30, September 2025

A Dutch-flagged general cargo ship, Minervagracht, was struck by an explosive device in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire onboard and forcing the crew to evacuate. Two seafarers were injured, raising renewed concerns over maritime safety in the region.

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