CMA CGM Kribi Becomes First Western Ship To Transit Hormuz Strait Since US-Iran War Began
Image for representation purposes only The Maltese-flagged container ship, CMA CGM Kribi, became the first vessel from Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz after it was closed by Iran. The French-owned ship operated by CMA CGM SA sailed from waters off Dubai towards Iran…
US-Sanctioned Tanker With Iranian Crude Changes Destination Midway From India To China
Image for representation purposes only An oil tanker sanctioned by the U.S. in 2025 and sailing with 600,000 barrels of Iranian crude oil changed its destination mid-voyage from India to China. This rerouting decision is payment-related as sellers are moving away from the…
India Acknowledges Iranian Oil Purchases
By Rakesh Sharma and Mihir Mishra Apr 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) —India is buying crude from Iran among other countries in order to navigate the current energy crisis, the country’s oil ministry…
Hitachi Rail to acquire Clever Devices in digital mobility expansion
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire U.S.-based Clever Devices, marking a major step in its strategy to expand as a global digital mobility player. The deal will strengthen Hitachi Rail’s presence in North America and extend its capabilities beyond rail into broader public…
Ship In Azov Sea Hit By Kyiv As Sides Swap Attacks
By Bloomberg News Apr 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia said drone debris struck a cargo vessel in a bay of the Azov Sea overnight while Moscow’s forces targeted several Ukrainian regions, including…
SCA Tugboats Successfully Refloat Grounded Bulk Carrier XIN TIAN YUAN In Suez Canal
Imagt Credis: Suez Canal The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has refloated the bulk carrier XIN TIAN YUAN after it ran aground in the Suez Canal due to a technical problem with its rudder on 2 April 2026. The vessel got into trouble at kilometre 87 while sailing with the northbound…
Insurer Secures $350M Settlement With Dali Owner Over Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
Image Credits: Wikipedia The insurer of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the container ship Dali. ACE American Insurance Company, part of Chubb, confirmed the agreement during a federal court hearing in…
Somalia Registers First Ship Under National Flag In Over 30 Years, Revives Maritime Sector
Image Credits: Wasaaradda Dekadaha & Gaadiidka Badda JFS Somalia has registered its first vessel under its national flag in more than 30 years, bringing back a system that had stopped functioning after the collapse of the central government in 1991. The vessel, named Guney (IMO…
ClassNK grants first autonomous ship notation to container ship “Genbu”
ClassNK has awarded its “AUTO-Nav2 (All)” notation to the container ship Genbu, marking the world’s first certification of an autonomous navigation system for a vessel operating on medium- to long-distance routes. The vessel was built by Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, managed by…
French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
By Weilun Soon and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to be the first such transits…