Piracy Off Somalia Is Back at a Ten-Year High
Somali piracy reached a ten-year high with 13 incidents in the first seven months of 2026, and coastal states have...
August 22, 2026Topic
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US Lifts Nigeria Ship Security Restrictions After 12 Years
The US Coast Guard has lifted its Nigeria ship security restrictions after 12 years. Announced on 18 August 2026, the...
August 19, 2026
MV Liemba Returns to Lake Tanganyika After US$12.9m Refit
MV Liemba resumes commercial service on Lake Tanganyika on 1 September 2026 after a US$12.9 million overhaul, with final sea...
August 17, 2026
Suez Canal Revenue Climbs 13% — Because Hormuz Is Shut
Suez Canal revenue rose 13% to US$1.26 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by tanker traffic rerouted by...
August 14, 2026
MSC Afungi Shuttle Signals Return to US$20B Mozambique LNG
MSC launched a dedicated Afungi Shuttle service on 22 July 2026, securing the supply chain for TotalEnergies’ $20 billion Mozambique...
July 29, 2026
Djibouti Signs Status of Forces Agreement for EU Red Sea Mission
Djibouti and the EU signed a Status of Forces Agreement on 17 July 2026, giving EUNAVFOR ASPIDES a legal base...
July 18, 2026
Panama and Japan’s Shipowners Agree to Deepen Maritime Cooperation
Panama Japan maritime cooperation talks saw 1,072 Japanese ships transit the Canal in 2025. Mulino pitched new ports, a gas...
July 14, 2026
Panama Braces for a Strong El Niño — a Threat to a Canal That Runs on Rainwater
Panama El Niño upgraded to a strong event, and the commission watching the reservoirs includes the authority that runs the...
July 10, 2026
Fire at Ultracargo Terminal at Santos Port in São Paulo
The fire at Santos Port in São Paulo engulfed at least four large fuel tanks at the terminal and total...
April 3, 2015