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Latvian police have found no evidence linking a ship docked in the port of Liepaja to damage to an underwater telecoms cable running in the Baltic Sea from Latvia to Lithuania, but are investigating the incident further, authorities said on…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/latvia-finds-link-ship-baltic-cable-534028
https://www.marinelink.com/news/latvia-finds-link-ship-baltic-cable-534028International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has emphasized key items on the IMO's upcoming agenda.In a video message, Secretary-General Dominguez said: “As we start 2026, I would like to focus on something simple: getting things done.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/imo-secretarygeneral-sets-priorities-534030
https://www.marinelink.com/news/imo-secretarygeneral-sets-priorities-534030On December 12, the U.S. Coast Guard released their report on the collision between small passenger vessel PROWLER and yacht ATTESSA IV, flagged under the Cayman Islands. The collision occurred on October 26, 2018 in the San Diego Bay and resulted in the loss of one life.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-coast-guard-releases-report-passenger-534032
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-coast-guard-releases-report-passenger-534032On December 3, the U.S. Coast Guard released their report on the Spirit of Boston fire on March 24, 2023. The fire occurred onboard the vessel in the Boston Harbor after an evening dinner excursion. The vessel suffered extensive fire damage and was taken out of service for repairs.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-coast-guard-releases-report-spirit-534033
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-coast-guard-releases-report-spirit-534033Master Boat Builders launched the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, LLC , a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, LLC; Bay Towing, LLC; Moran Towing Corporation; and Suderman & Young Towing Company.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/master-boat-launches-tugboat-jill-534035
https://www.marinelink.com/news/master-boat-launches-tugboat-jill-534035At Washington State Ferries, 2026 has started with a thud, one ferry each of the first three days of the year were pulled from service for mechanical problems. Here's a rundown.Walla Walla was removed from our Seattle/Bremerton route midday Thursday, Jan. 1. A propeller blade broke off.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/trio-wsf-vessels-pulled-service-534036
https://www.marinelink.com/news/trio-wsf-vessels-pulled-service-534036Master Boat Builders, Inc. announced the successful launch of the Jill, marking a milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, LLC, a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, LLC; Bay Towing, LLC; Moran Towing Corporation; and Suderman & Young Towing Company.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/master-boat-builders-launches-sixth-534037
https://www.marinelink.com/news/master-boat-builders-launches-sixth-534037Global economies delivered mixed signals as U.S. stocks maintained a steady decline over the tail-end of December, reports cash buyer GMS. China’s industrial growth slowed, and EU stocks reportedly surged.“The U.S. Dollar started the year off-balance against ship recycling currencies…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/mixed-signals-ship-recycling-industry-534040
https://www.marinelink.com/news/mixed-signals-ship-recycling-industry-534040Global dry bulk shipping rates experienced a strong run in the final quarter of 2025, defying the historical trend of seasonally lower freight levels in the fourth quarter when market participants wind down their business activities and trades ahead of the year-end holidays. Several dry bulk sources expect this momentum to continue in Q1 2026 ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-freight-bull-run-may-continue-on-expected-trade-growth/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-freight-bull-run-may-continue-on-expected-trade-growth/The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, edged down on Monday and touched its lowest level in more than five months, as lower rates in capesize and supramax segments overshadowed gains in the panamax segment. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax, and ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-index-at-lowest-in-over-five-months-on-lower-capesize-supramax-rates/