Three people lost their lives and two others were injured after a tourist boat capsized in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, January 27, according to local authorities.
Officials said the vessel was traveling to the popular Ad Dimaniyat Islands when it overturned around 2.5 nautical miles off Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time.
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Russia and China continue to maintain steady deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project despite ongoing U.S., UK and EU sanctions, highlighting the resilience of Russian energy exports and growing Sino‑Russian energy cooperation. The Chinese Beihai LNG terminal received the first Arctic LNG 2 cargo of 2026, with data from LSEG showing that the vessel Buran LNG carrier loaded LNG from a floating storage unit near Murmansk on December 25 and proceeded toward China via the Suez Canal route.
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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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Barcelona— Wind propulsion specialist bound4blue has successfully completed the first installation of its eSAIL® technology under a landmark agreement with Maersk Tankers, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion within the tanker sector.
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Kuwait has approved a $3.3 billion contract for the construction of its largest sewage treatment facility, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s wastewater management infrastructure. The contract, valued at 999.85 million Kuwaiti dinars, was announced through Kuwait’s official gazette.
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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.
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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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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Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry announced on Friday that it held high-level discussions on energy cooperation with officials from the US Department of Energy and the US Embassy in the Central Asian nation, a major oil producer responsible for around 2% of global daily oil supply.
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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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