The global shipping industry recorded its worst year on record for seafarer abandonment, with more than 6,000 crew members left stranded worldwide, according to newly released data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).
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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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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.
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and global marine fuels supplier Monjasa have joined forces in a new five-year cooperation agreement aimed at fostering sustainability and supporting communities in and around the Panama Canal Watershed (CHCP).
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a sweeping new step to cut off Cuba’s oil supplies, with discussions underway about a potential naval-style blockade aimed at halting all oil imports to the island.
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Global container freight rates are losing momentum as excess vessel capacity and weakening seasonal demand combine to push spot prices lower, according to the latest market data from Drewry Shipping Consultants and other industry analysts.
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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.
The 8,212 TEU container vessel ONE Henry Hudson has begun a cautious Pacific crossing toward Asia for repairs, nearly two months after a serious onboard fire while the ship was berthed at Yusen Container Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles.
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European governments including Germany, the United Kingdom and Denmark are set to reaffirm their commitment to large-scale wind power expansion, even as US President Donald Trump escalates criticism of Europe’s green energy policies. A draft declaration to be signed by leaders highlights a strong push to accelerate offshore wind development across the region.
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The Kingfish Company, a land-based yellowtail kingfish producer, has confirmed it has begun discussions with stakeholders over its financing arrangements after reporting slower revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025.
For the period ending December 31, 2025, the company posted €8.5 million ($9.2 million) in revenue, marking a 14% year-on-year increase. On a like-for-like basis, excluding fresh fish sales in the United States, revenue growth stood higher at 21%.
Paris, France –French authorities have seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia’s sanction-evading “shadow fleet.” The vessel, named Grinch, is reportedly subject to international sanctions and is suspected of flying a false flag, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Two Filipino sailors have died and one remains critically injured after the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay capsized in the South China Sea on Friday, January 23, leaving four crew members still missing.
The M/V Devon Bay, carrying 21 Filipino sailors and a cargo of iron ore, sank within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but outside its territorial waters. The vessel had departed from Gutalac in Zamboanga del Sur province and was bound for Yangjiang, China.
London— The twelfth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12), held from 19 to 23 January 2026, concluded with significant progress on ship safety, environmental protection, and regulatory modernization, according to the address delivered by IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez.
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US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room on Tuesday, just before departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, raising eyebrows with cryptic remarks about Greenland.
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Pakistan has recently partnered with China on a major long-term fisheries research program. Following Russia’s earlier involvement in African fisheries, China confirmed last week its support for the Pakistani research vessel Behr Masah, built in China in 2019, to study the country’s marine environment year-round.
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