Federal prosecutors have charged a South African seafarer with assault for allegedly running amok and stabbing three people with a pair of scissors.  According to the criminal complaint, the crewmember - Ntando Sogoni, 35 - joined the Norwegian Encore at the port of Seattle on Sunday. He had just been hired and it was his first trip. The same evening, his crewmates saw him trying to deploy a lifeboat. They called security guards, who took Sogoni to the ship's medical center for an assessment. At that point he "became irrational and attempted to leave," security staff told the FBI ..read more

  Federal prosecutors have charged a South African seafarer with assault for allegedly running amok and stabbing three people with a pair of scissors.  According to the criminal complaint, the crewmember - Ntando Sogoni, 35 - joined the Norwegian Encore at the port of Seattle on Sunday. He had just been hired and it was his first trip. The same evening, his crewmates saw him trying to deploy a lifeboat. They called security guards, who took Sogoni to the ship's medical center for an assessment. At that point he "became irrational and attempted to leave," security staff told the FBI ..read more

  This week, the government of Australia took the Chinese military to task for another "unprofessional" encounter involving a People's Liberation Army fighter aircraft. The intercept was potentially more hazardous than the close-approach tactics seen in dozens of previous encounters: a Chinese jet flew just in front of a Royal Australian Navy helicopter and dispensed flares, forcing the helicopter pilot to maneuver quickly to avoid being hit.  On May 4, the frigate HMAS Hobart was in international waters of the Yellow Sea, conducting an enforcement patrol in support of UN sanctions a ..read more

[By: AXSMarine] AXSMarine, a pioneer and market leader in the provision of advanced solutions for shipping professionals, and Nextvoyage, a Voyage Management System (VMS) provider, have implemented the integration of AXSMarine’s ship database, allowing NextVoyage clients to benefit from the extensive datasets. The integration naturally follows AXSMarine's investment in Nextvoyage of last year. All Nextvoyage clients will have the opportunity to take advantage of AXSMarine's ship database, while mutual clients of the two companies will be granted full access to this best-in-class data. This mar ..read more

[By: AXSMarine] AXSMarine, a pioneer and market leader in the provision of advanced solutions for shipping professionals, and Nextvoyage, a Voyage Management System (VMS) provider, have implemented the integration of AXSMarine’s ship database, allowing NextVoyage clients to benefit from the extensive datasets. The integration naturally follows AXSMarine's investment in Nextvoyage of last year. All Nextvoyage clients will have the opportunity to take advantage of AXSMarine's ship database, while mutual clients of the two companies will be granted full access to this best-in-class data. This mar ..read more

  Port Canaveral, Florida outlined its plans for the addition of another multi-line cruise terminal to meet the booming demand of the cruise industry. Port CEO Capt. John Murray said they would accelerate the terminal expansion plans by using an existing cargo berth which would provide cost savings while increasing operational flexibility and expediting construction. Located in Central Florida and near major tourist attractions including the theme parks, Port Canaveral is one of the fastest-growing ports and admits at times its six cruise terminals are already operating at maximum utiliza ..read more

Days after China's foreign ministry claimed that Philippine defense officials had agreed to a secret deal to reduce tensions at a South China Sea flashpoint, the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Command filed for personal leave.  This week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that Beijing had agreed on a "new model" with the AFP's Western Command in order to manage the frequent confrontations at Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippine military maintains a small garrison on a deteriorating shipwreck. The China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia regu ..read more

[By: Capital Product Partners L.P.] Capital Product Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”, “CPLP” or “we” / “us”) (NASDAQ: CPLP), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Gallagher as Executive Vice President for Investor Relations. Brian previously held the position of Head of Investor Relations at Euronav NV from 2014 until the end of 2023 and served on the executive management board from 2016 onwards. CEO Jerry Kalogiratos said: “We are very pleased to strengthen our communications and senior management team with Brian’s appointment. He ..read more

[By: Wärtsilä] Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio, the Wärtsilä 25, for a new 44-metre long stern trawler. The vessel is being built for Faroe Islands operator Vardin and is the first of three new vessels to be built for the Faroe Islands. The following two fishing vessels are jointly owned by Vardin and fellow Faroe Island operator, Framherji, and will also feature the Wärtsilä 25 engine. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in February 2024.  With increasing pressure for the marine industry to decarbonise, fishing opera ..read more

  Port Canaveral, Florida outlined its plans for the addition of another multi-line cruise terminal to meet the booming demand of the cruise industry. Port CEO Capt. John Murray said they would accelerate the terminal expansion plans by using an existing cargo berth which would provide cost savings while increasing operational flexibility and expediting construction. Located in Central Florida and near major tourist attractions including the theme parks, Port Canaveral is one of the fastest-growing ports and admits at times its six cruise terminals are already operating at maximum utiliza ..read more