Over 500 Dolphins Spotted in Gwadar’s West Bay
More than 500 dolphins have been spotted in the coastal waters of West Bay, Gwadar, offering a remarkable glimpse of marine wildlife along Pakistan’s Balochistan coast.
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Kenya Tightens Maritime Safety and Fishing Rules
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is proposing changes to maritime safety regulations and new rules for the fishing industry, seeking public feedback on measures covering marine accident investigations, crew welfare and working conditions.
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Summit LNG Completes 300th Ship-to-Ship Transfer, Boosting Bangladesh’s Energy Security
Summit LNG Terminal Co (Pvt) Ltd (SLNG) has completed its 300th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG transfer, marking a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s energy infrastructure and offshore liquefied natural gas operations.
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China Shipbuilding Surges in 2026, Capturing 81.8% of Global New Orders
China’s shipbuilding industry recorded strong growth across all three key indicators in the first nine months of 2026, strengthening its position in the global commercial shipbuilding market.
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UAE Oil Spill: Ras Al Khaimah Closes All Beaches
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, have closed all beaches until further notice following an offshore oil spill, as neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah also impose coastal restrictions.
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Pakistan’s Sukkur–Hyderabad Motorway to Boost Karachi Port Connectivity
Pakistan’s motorway infrastructure programme is set for a major development, with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announcing that construction of the Sukkur–Hyderabad Motorway will begin next month.
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IMO Launches €5.9 Million Project to Decarbonize Southeast Asia’s Maritime Sector
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched Blue Solutions, a new project to accelerate maritime decarbonization, support green port development, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Southeast Asia.
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Mammoet and Port of Argentia Advance Floating Dry Dock Project in Canada
Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd., Port of Argentia Inc., and Argentia Capital Inc. (ACI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance plans for a floating dry dock and marine repair facility at Port of Argentia in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Pakistan’s Top 10 Profitable SOEs Include KPT, PQA and PNSC
Three of Pakistan’s key maritime institutions, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim Authority (PQA) and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), have ranked among the country’s 10 most profitable state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for fiscal year 2024–25.
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Singapore Launches Ship Carbon Capture Calculator for EU ETS Compliance
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), based in Singapore, has launched a new ship carbon capture calculator to help shipowners assess how onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) could reduce their EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) compliance obligations.
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Maersk Completes Record 5,000-Tonne Ethanol Bunkering in Singapore
Maersk has completed a record-breaking 5,000-tonne bioethanol bunkering operation at the Port of Singapore, marking a significant technical milestone for alternative marine fuels and the decarbonisation of global shipping.
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12 Migrants Die in Aegean Sea Boat Disasters off Greece
Twelve migrants have died in two separate boat incidents in the Aegean Sea off Greece, including six killed when a migrant speedboat collided with a police patrol vessel near Lesbos during a coast guard pursuit on Monday.
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Pakistan Food Safety: 1,700kg of Hazardous Fish Seized in Kohat
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KP FS&HFA) has seized and destroyed 1,700 kilograms of stale and hazardous fish transported from Karachi to Kohat in a passenger coach.
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Singapore Expands Multi-Fuel Bunkering, Digital Shipping and Electric Harbour Craft in 2026
Singapore is advancing its marine fuel infrastructure, digital bunkering systems and clean shipping technology through a series of initiatives announced at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON) 2026.
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Black Sea Drone Attacks Sink Cargo Ship, 11 Sailors Missing
Drone attacks struck two commercial cargo ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, sinking the HS Dignity and leaving 11 sailors missing. The incidents have heightened concerns over maritime security, commercial shipping safety, and vessel risk management near NATO waters.
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