23 AUG 2025 The Turkish government has reportedly taken steps to suspend trade with Israel and stop the movement of ships between the two countries, as well as possibly international shipping with an Israeli connection. The full extent of the moves is unclear pending official government statements, but it comes …
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SHIP WITH CRITICAL AID FROM CYPRUS FOR GAZA IS HOLDING 48 HOURS OFFSHORE
22 AUG 2025 The latest effort to get a meaningful amount of aid into gaza for residents is underway, but appears to have been slowed as the vessel is circling off the coast near the port of ashdod, israel. The ship had been scheduled to dock on tuesday night, august …
Read More »CAPTAIN OF EAGLE S SAYS DRAGGING ANCHOR, CABLE DAMAGE WAS ACCIDENT
21 AUG 2025 The week before the trial is due to begin in Helsinki, Finland, over the damage to five subsea power and communication cables, Swedish public broadcaster Yle has released an interview with the captain of the tanker Eagle S. The broadcaster posted excerpts online (in English) during which …
Read More »EXTERNAL FIRE TEAMS REACH MARIE MAERSK OFF AFRICA
20 AUG 2025 The container fire that started a week ago aboard the Marie Maersk is continuing to burn, according to the latest update from the company. Additional resources have been brought to the vessel, which is holding off the coast of Africa, and they believe the fire is contained …
Read More »5 WAYS GINGER IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE
19 AUG 2025 From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine – and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that ginger may offer a wide …
Read More »MAERSK REPORTS CREW STOPPED SPREAD OF CONTAINER FIRE ON VESSEL OFF AFRICA
18 AUG 2025 The container fire, which began last week on one of Maersk’s larger boxships, Marie Maersk, is believed to have stopped spreading, as firefighting efforts are expected to intensify. The 19,000 TEU vessel remains off the coast of Africa while the company is considering a port of refuge …
Read More »TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS BACKERS OF IMO NET ZERO PROPOSALS
15 AUG 2025 The US government slams the International Maritime Organization’s net zero framework and threatens to retaliate against nations backing it. A joint statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, said the …
Read More »NEW GENETIC TEST PREDICTS CHILDREN WITH FUTURE RISK OF HIGH BMI
17 AUG 2025 A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could help parents establish healthy habits early on. The new test, put together by a large team of international researchers, is what’s known as …
Read More »PANAMA CANAL TO LAUNCH TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION OF TWO PORTS
16 AUG 2025 The Panama Canal will soon begin consultations with companies about launching a competitive tender in the first quarter of next year offering two new ports for construction and operation within its zone, a source involved in the preparations said on Thursday. The ports are part of a broad expansion plan being organized by the waterway’s administration. It aims to increase …
Read More »INDIAN COURT DETAINS MORE MSC SHIPS AS MSC ELSA 3 CLAIMS GROW
16 AUG 2025 The legal woes for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are continuing in India, with the Kerala High Court continuing to side with plaintiffs and attach MSC vessels as collateral for the growing number of claims. Twice this week, the court has ordered ships detained at the Vizhinjam Port …
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