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Maersk Container Ship Collides With Feeder Vessel at Chattogram Port — Hull Breached, No Injuries Reported

A Maersk container ship suffered a significant hull breach on Friday after colliding with a container feeder vessel near the pilot station at the Port of Chattogram, Bangladesh , one of South Asia’s most congested maritime hubs. No crew injuries were reported, but the incident has drawn attention from local shipping authorities and sparked concern across the maritime community.

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Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

16th-Century Warship Shipwreck Discovered Off Sweden’s Coast in Major Baltic Sea Maritime Archaeology Breakthrough

A remarkably well-preserved 16th-century shipwreck has been discovered off the Swedish coast in what experts are calling one of the most significant recent finds in Baltic Sea maritime archaeology. The discovery not only predates Sweden’s famous warship Vasa but also offers rare insight into early naval construction techniques preserved beneath the seabed for over 400 years.

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Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

Hantavirus Alert on Atlantic Cruise Ship: 3 Dead as WHO Investigates Maritime Health Crisis

A serious public health emergency on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has triggered an international investigation after three passengers died during a voyage from Argentina to Cape Verde. Health authorities have confirmed that at least one of the cases involves hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal disease linked to rodent exposure.

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Maritime Environment Policy and Law

Save Willy Act Introduced in California to Protect Whales and Enhance Maritime Safety in San Francisco Bay

California has taken a significant step toward strengthening marine conservation efforts and improving maritime safety in the San Francisco Bay Area with the introduction of the “Save Willy Act.” The proposed legislation, led by Representative Sam Liccardo (D-CA) along with co-sponsors, aims to reduce deadly vessel–whale collisions and protect vulnerable marine life navigating one of the busiest coastal waterways in the United States.

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Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

Ancient Maritime Wonder Resurfaces: 80-Ton Lighthouse Stones Recovered from Mediterranean Seabed near Alexandria

n a remarkable breakthrough for maritime archaeology and underwater heritage exploration, archaeologists have successfully recovered massive 70–80 ton stone blocks from the seabed off Alexandria, believed to be part of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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Ports and Shipping

Japan Secures Russian Sakhalin-2 Oil Cargo Amid Gulf Supply Disruption and Global Energy Crisis

Japan’s energy security strategy is back in sharp focus as Taiyo Oil prepares to receive a fresh crude shipment from Russia’s Sakhalin-2, according to reports citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The cargo is expected to arrive in Ehime Prefecture, marking a notable development in global oil supply chains as Tokyo carefully balances sanctions policy with urgent energy demands. Despite Japan largely halting Russian oil imports following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an active U.S. exemption allowing Sakhalin-2 shipments, valid until June 18, has enabled limited continuation of trade tied to critical LNG-linked operations.

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Maritime Trade & Economy

China Widens Zero-Tariff Access to African Nations, Unlocking New Maritime Trade and Shipping Growth

China has announced a significant expansion of its zero-tariff policy, extending full tariff exemptions to all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This move is aimed at strengthening China–Africa trade relations, enhancing maritime connectivity, and accelerating industrial and export growth across the African continent. Under the new policy framework, tariffs have been removed on imports from 53 African nations, including key emerging economies such as Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria, marking a major milestone in global trade liberalization and shipping-linked commerce.

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