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Friday, April 10, 2026

Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Friday, April 10, 2026

Author: Maritime Current News

Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 Returns to Singapore Showcasing Next-Generation Energy and Decarbonisation Technologies for Shipping
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 Returns to Singapore Showcasing Next-Generation Energy and Decarbonisation Technologies for Shipping

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s leading exhibition and conference for shipbuilding, workboats, offshore operations, and electric and hybrid marine technologies, will return for its 19th edition from 25-27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, featuring its largest event to date. Organised by RX and themed “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow,” APM 2026 aims to bring together global maritime leaders to explore how next-generation energy technologies and innovations are shaping the future of shipping.

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Woman, boy drown off Greece after migrant boat sinks
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Migrant Boat Sinks off Greek Coast, Woman and Child Dead, Three Missing

Athens — A migrant boat carrying more than 50 people sank off the Greek coast near the island of Ikaria in the northern Aegean Sea, leaving a woman and a young boy dead and three others missing, Greek coastguard authorities confirmed on Sunday.
According to officials, at least 50 migrants were rescued from the sea and are now receiving care from local authorities. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with coastguard vessels deployed to the area and additional rescue teams and divers expected to join efforts later in the day.

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Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit to be Held in Porto in February 2026
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit to be Held in Porto in February 2026

The Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit is scheduled to take place on 2–3 February 2026 in Porto, Portugal, bringing global attention to the protection and resilience of critical submarine telecommunications infrastructure. The International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 will feature high-level plenary sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions focused on strengthening the reliability of global connectivity networks.

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Seaweeds– A Billion-Dollar Resource Lying along the Coast
Editorial
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Op-Ed: Seaweeds– A Billion-Dollar Resource Lying along the Coast

Pakistan is a maritime nation by geography, yet much of its marine wealth remains unexplored and undervalued. The coast of Pakistan is over 1000 km long, which consist of Sindh and Makran coast includes a number of beaches, various islands and mangrove swamps. The coastal belt around Buleji, Hawks bay, Manora, Sandspit, Paradise Point, Nathia Gali, Pacha and Cape Monze have various species of seaweeds. Among the most neglected of these are seaweeds.

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Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Records Historic Rs100 Billion Profit Following Comprehensive Reforms
Maritime Trade & Economy
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Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Records Historic Rs100 Billion Profit Following Comprehensive Reforms

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025 after a year of sweeping reforms that improved port efficiency, cut costs and cleared long-delayed policies aimed at positioning the country as a regional trade and logistics hub.

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Zodiac Maritime’s Horten Rescues Solo Rower Amid Rough Atlantic Seas
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Zodiac Maritime’s Horten Rescues Solo Rower Amid Rough Atlantic Seas

A dramatic rescue at sea saw a Belgian solo rower saved by the crew of the Zodiac Maritime tanker Horten after his vessel, City of Liverpool, capsized in the Atlantic Ocean east of Puerto Rico.
The 47-year-old rower, Benoit Bourguet, was competing in the World’s Toughest Row Race when two rogue waves struck his boat, overturning it in 13 to 15-foot seas and forcing him to board his life raft. Bourguet reportedly spent around 24 hours in distress before being rescued, suffering from dehydration but otherwise in good health.

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A Year of Highs and Lows: Port of Los Angeles Remains America’s Busiest Container Hub
Ports and Shipping
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A Year of Highs and Lows: Port of Los Angeles Remains America’s Busiest Container Hub

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) marked a year of sharp contrasts at its annual State of the Port event, revealing strong cargo performance alongside major operational challenges, including a high-profile vessel fire late in 2025.
Held at the AltaSea waterfront venue in San Pedro, the event was co-hosted with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and drew around 930 representatives from labor unions, government, and the maritime business community. The gathering was led by POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka, with opening remarks from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

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