Incidences of large vessels lost at sea have occurred mostly in Asian waters, even as such losses on a global basis are at a record low in 2019, according to a review by insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).

The China Navigation Company log carrier Funing which lost power in the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand over a week ago is set to be towed for repairs.

Latest International Salvage Union statistics for 2019 show that while ISU members’ business held up well in 2019, use of Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) ‘no cure, no pay’ contracts dropped to an all-time low.

The governments of 12 countries issued a joint statement pledging their commitment to help solve the current seafarer ‘crisis’ at an International Maritime Virtual Summit on Crew Changes hosted by the UK yesterday, also urging other nations to...

The Port of Tauranga in New Zealand has reopened after a log carrier Funing lost power at the entrance to the harbour.

A Navios Maritime Containers-operated boxship has lost three containers in Australian waters, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Abu Dhabi Ports’ subsidiary Safeen has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Transport Authority (FTA) – Land & Maritime to provide emergency response services and support maritime rescue operations across territorial waters.

Michael Grey examines issues around extreme weather, container lashings and "reasonable" expectations of the vessel's master.

Australia has detained containership APL England in Brisbane port on Thursday night following the loss of about 40 containers off Sydney on Sunday.