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KMAX Emperor riding low in the water after the collision (Indian Coast Guard)

Bulker Suffers Serious Damage in Collision in Gulf of Kutch

Published Sep 13, 2026 8:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

After a serious collision between two bulkers in the Gulf of Kutch, the Indian Coast Guard has launched a major rescue and pollution-response operation to minimize the potential impact of the casualty. On September 11, the bulker KMax Emperor (IMO 9477426) and the True Mariner (IMO 9599822) collided at a crowded anchorage off Mundra Port. AIS data from Pole Star Global shows that the two vessels were anchored next to each other for several days prior to the casualty. The...

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Servicemembers offload burned remains recovered from the June Aster (PCG)

Death Toll in Philippine Ferry Fire Soars From Five People to 76

Published Sep 13, 2026 8:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

As the Philippine Coast Guard searches the wreckage of the burned-out ferry June Aster, the death toll from the disaster has soared from five people to 76, with 13 still missing. Out of 132 people on board at departure, only 43 survived. Last Wednesday, the ferry June Aster left Manila and got under way for the port of Coron, Busuanga Island. At about 1845 hours that night, the Aster caught fire at a position about one nautical mile off the...

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Port of Lagos, Nigeria (Google / Maxar / Airbus)

Nigeria’s Domestic Fleet Goals Progress With Dangote's Expansion Plans

Published Sep 13, 2026 6:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

The interest for shipownership in Nigeria is soaring after the government unlocked the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) early this year. In an update last week, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola said that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has so far received 92 applications for the ship subsidy. Of these, 20 have been forwarded to a list of approved lending institutions. Further, one application has been cleared to receive funding. Oyetola added that...

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The Caroline Bezengi leaking off Jazirat Al Qibliyyah on September 11 but still intact (Copernicus/CJRC)

Monsoon Weather Abates, but the Caroline Bezengi is Still Leaking Crude

Published Sep 13, 2026 6:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

Weather conditions in the sea area around the beached Aframax tanker Caroline Bezengi have eased in recent days. The vessel has been aground on the rocks off Jazirat Al Qibliyyah - one of the Hallaniyat Islands off southwest Oman - since June. Seasonal rough conditions, with wave heights up to 13 feet and southwesterly wind speeds of nearly 50 knots, have abated in recent days. But the improvement looks to be only temporary, with the weather forecast to revert to...

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California Sues DOI Calling Offshore Wind Cancellation “Blatantly Unlawful"

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission moved forward with their earlier challenges and filed a lawsuit on August 28 against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over what it is calling “the unlawful buyout” of the offshore wind energy lease. The state is contending the deal to buy back the offshore wind lease is illegal and would jeopardize its investments to support the project, the state’s energy policy, and the commitments from the developer for...

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The China Zorrilla loaded aboard Black Marlin off Tasmania, July 2026 (Incat press handout image)

World's Largest Electric Vessel is Set to Begin Service on Rio de la Plata

The heavy-lift ship Black Marlin has successfully delivered the world's largest electric ferry, the China Zorrilla. The Australian-made vessel is the world's largest electric vehicle of any kind, and it will operate on a 30-nautical-mile run across the Rio de la Plata between Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina. China Zorrilla is an aluminum fast-ferry design constructed at the Incat yard in Tasmania. Capable of carrying up to 225 vehicles and 2,100 passengers, it is physically larger and...

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Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Carleen Lyden Walker is one of the best-known figures in maritime – founder of her own marketing business, co-founder of NAMEPA, former IMO Maritime Ambassador, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight and a fierce advocate for all things maritime. She's a frequent speaker and participant at maritime conferences around the world, advocating for seafarers' rights, environmental stewardship and the role of women in maritime while raising the profile of an industry that touches every aspect of human life. Welcome, Carleen, we're...

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Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned veterans are looking at current developments in the market and scratching their heads. What is happening is truly unprecedented. It begs the question: What is driving this market and, more importantly, how sustainable is it? In this Tanker Opinion we will focus on the market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), the most volatile and visible tanker segment. Just to provide a...

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