Lake Tanganyika Boat Capsizing Kills 41 in DR Congo
A boat capsizing on Lake Tanganyika has killed 41 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while 49 others have been rescued.
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Pakistan Invites Vanaspati Manufacturers to Establish Edible Oil Industrial City at Port Qasim
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has invited vanaspati manufacturers to establish an edible oil industrial city at Port Qasim, as the government seeks to facilitate industrial investment, manufacturing, exports and private-sector development at the port.
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Argos Georgia Foundering: 13 Dead as Maritime Safety and Vessel Risk Failures Revealed
A maritime safety investigation has identified critical vessel flooding, stability and emergency-response failures following the foundering of the longline fishing vessel Argos Georgia, approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.
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MSC Hermes III Remains Afloat After 25 Crew Abandon Vessel in South China Sea
A 20-year-old containership, remains afloat and unmanned in the South China Sea after all 25 crew members were safely rescued following a distress call on 22 September.
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Tuas Port Workplace Accident: Two Workers Die in Maritime Safety Incident
Two workers have died following a workplace accident at Tuas Port after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations on September 22, highlighting the importance of maritime safety, port operations and workplace safety during cargo-handling activities.
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Pakistan Plans 100-Acre Mariculture Investment Estate to Boost Aquaculture and Fisheries Exports
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has outlined a plan to establish a 100-acre Mariculture Investment and Development Estate (MIDE) at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KoFHA).
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China Arbitration Summit 2026 Highlights Maritime and Commercial Arbitration
The China Arbitration Summit 2026 and China High-level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration were held in Beijing on September 18.
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Shark Attack Kills Swimmer in Western Australia, Raising Maritime Safety Concerns
A shark attack killed a swimmer off Sorrento Beach near Perth in Western Australia on Friday, prompting authorities to close nearby beaches and intensify coastal safety measures.
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Pakistan Moves to Speed Up Port Clearance for Textile Exports
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for stronger coordination among Customs, port authorities, exporters and shipping stakeholders to reduce port clearance delays.
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Pakistan, Qatar Explore Trade Corridors as Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Shipping
Pakistan and Qatar are exploring new trade corridors, shipping links and regional connectivity through the Middle East and Central Asia to Türkiye and onward to Europe.
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CIMC 2026 Targets Major Transformation of Sri Lanka’s Maritime Logistics and Shipping Industry
Sri Lanka is targeting a major transformation of its maritime logistics, shipping industry, and port economy, with the Colombo International Maritime Conference (CIMC) 2026 calling for a fundamental shift in the country’s current operational model.
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Cruise Ships Redeployed from Middle East and Red Sea as Explora Journeys Announces New 2027–2028 Itineraries
Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys is redeploying two cruise ships to new regions following the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World Sign Ship Repair Joint Venture Agreement
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture focused on ship repair, strengthening their presence in India’s growing maritime industry and creating a larger platform for vessel repair, marine maintenance and related services.
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Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 76 as Rescuers Recover 41 More Bodies
The death toll from a devastating ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 76 after rescuers recovered 41 additional charred remains from the MV June Aster, highlighting renewed concerns over maritime safety and passenger vessel operations.
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Pakistan Expands Trade, Regional Connectivity and Economic Cooperation at Belt and Road Summit
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a series of high-level meetings with regional counterparts on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit.
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