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Security
In pictures: Houthi-struck MT Sounion salvage completedIn pictures: Houthi-struck MT Sounion salvage completed

Discharge of Sounion’s cargo marks the end of a complex salvage operation with extensive military and political involvement.

byGary Howard, Middle East correspondent
Jan 10, 2025
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Accidents
Europe unprepared for mega container ship casualtyEurope unprepared for mega container ship casualty
byNick Savvides
Dec 17, 2024
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Dali wreck in Baltimore harbour
Accidents
How salvors carried out Dali wreck removal safelyHow salvors carried out Dali wreck removal safely
byNick Savvides
Dec 13, 2024
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Captain Vitaly Tyutkalo stares at the sea unable to go home
Accidents
Shipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against X-Press Pearl MasterShipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against X-Press Pearl Captain
byMarcus Hand
Nov 20, 2024
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The damaged tanker Sounion under tow in the Red Sea
Security
Fire damaged tanker Sounion towed to safe areaFire damaged tanker Sounion towed to safe area
byMarcus Hand
Sep 17, 2024
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Accidents
Houthis allow Sounion recovery planHouthis allow Sounion recovery plan
byNick Savvides, Gary Howard
Aug 29, 2024
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Fires on the Houthi attacked tanker Sounion
Security
Houthi attacked tanker Sounion appears to be leaking oil
Houthi attacked tanker Sounion appears to be leaking oil
Aug 28, 2024
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Tanker Sounian on fire
Security
Fire takes hold on stricken tanker in Red Sea
Fire takes hold on stricken tanker in Red Sea
Aug 26, 2024
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byNick Savvides, Europe correspondent
RSN tanker fire crew rescue
Accidents
Is shipping ready to deal with an alternative fuel vessel accident?
Is shipping ready to deal with an alternative fuel vessel accident?
Aug 22, 2024
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
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Crewing
X-Press Pearl Captain trapped in Sri Lanka for over three years
X-Press Pearl Captain trapped in Sri Lanka for over three years
Aug 20, 2024
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
YM Mobility Ningbo blast
Containers
Water cooling of blast-stricken Yang Ming container ship in Ningbo
Water cooling of blast-stricken Yang Ming container ship in Ningbo
Aug 10, 2024
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
Maersk Frankfurt firefighting Indian Coastguard X feed
Accidents
Firefighting on Maersk Frankfurt continues into sixth day
Firefighting on Maersk Frankfurt continues into sixth day
Jul 25, 2024
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
Salvage
Boluda acquires French tugboat and salvage provider Les Abeilles
Boluda acquires French tugboat and salvage provider Les Abeilles
Jun 7, 2024
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byMichele Labrut, Americas Correspondent
Dali Blatimore Bridge Section
Salvage
In pictures: workers in Baltimore prepare to free Dali
In pictures: workers in Baltimore prepare to free Dali
May 7, 2024
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byGary Howard, Middle East correspondent
Salvage
Salvage industry needs to prepare for new fuels
Salvage industry needs to prepare for new fuels
Dec 11, 2023
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byNick Savvides, Europe correspondent
Seatrade Maritime Salvage and Wreck conference
Salvage
Salvage in crisis as accidents no longer happen
Salvage in crisis as accidents no longer happen
Dec 7, 2023
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byNick Savvides, Europe correspondent
Salvage
Podcast - In Focus: ESG and ship salvage
Podcast - In Focus: ESG and ship salvage
Sep 13, 2023
byMarcus Hand, Editor
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Salvage
ISU reports sharp decline in salvage revenue
ISU reports sharp decline in salvage revenue
Jul 14, 2023
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byPaul Bartlett, Correspondent
The Ndeavor Comes Alongside on May 30 (Boskalis)[82]
Salvage
Boskalis starts FSO Safer salvage operation off Yemen
Boskalis starts FSO Safer salvage operation off Yemen
Jun 2, 2023
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byPeter Shaw-Smith, Former Correspondent, Middle East
Salvage and Wreck Mega Vessel panel speakers
Salvage
We cannot prepare for mega vessel casualties: UK SOSRep
We cannot prepare for mega vessel casualties: UK SOSRep
Dec 2, 2022
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byGary Howard, Middle East correspondent
Simon Burnay, Waves Group, speaking at Salvage and Wreck
Salvage
The pressures of extreme salvage operations
The pressures of extreme salvage operations
Dec 1, 2022
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byGary Howard, Middle East correspondent
Ever Forward being pulled free
Salvage
Ever Forward refloated after 35 days aground
Ever Forward refloated after 35 days aground
Apr 18, 2022
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
The Engine of Wakashio on the deck of Hong Bang 6
Salvage
Challenging Wakashio wreck removal complete
Challenging Wakashio wreck removal complete
Jan 20, 2022
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byGary Howard, Middle East correspondent
X Press Pearl on fire off Sri Lanka
Salvage
Shanghai Salvage contracted for X-Press Pearl wreck removal
Shanghai Salvage contracted for X-Press Pearl wreck removal
Dec 8, 2021
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
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Salvage
Lloyd’s commits to promoting use of LOF salvage contract
Lloyd’s commits to promoting use of LOF salvage contract
Jul 26, 2021
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
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Salvage
Photos: Salvors start fuel removal from capsized Seacor Power
Photos: Salvors start fuel removal from capsized Seacor Power
May 6, 2021
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
Salvage
‘We pulled it off!’ - Salvors celebrate re-floating of the Ever Given
‘We pulled it off!’ - Salvors celebrate re-floating of the Ever Given
Mar 30, 2021
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byMichele Labrut, Marcus Hand
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Salvage
Suez Canal Authority video of Ever Given salvage operations
Suez Canal Authority video of Ever Given salvage operations
Mar 29, 2021
byMarcus Hand, Editor
ISU MOL Wakashio
Salvage
International Salvage Union publishes 2020 results
International Salvage Union publishes 2020 results
Mar 25, 2021
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byBob Jaques, Former Editor
Maritime Transportation
Salvors appointed to remove aft section of Wakashio wreck
Salvors appointed to remove aft section of Wakashio wreck
Nov 5, 2020
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
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Salvage
Use of Lloyd’s Open Form contracts ‘at historic low’: ISU
Use of Lloyd’s Open Form contracts ‘at historic low’: ISU
Jul 14, 2020
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byBob Jaques, Former Editor
Salvage
Boskalis expands Salvage presence in the US acquiring Ardent Americas
Boskalis expands Salvage presence in the US acquiring Ardent Americas
Apr 14, 2020
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byMichele Labrut, Americas Correspondent
Salvage
Ardent shifts HQ, gets new ceo, refocuses business on salvage
Ardent shifts HQ, gets new ceo, refocuses business on salvage
Dec 24, 2019
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
Salvage
ISU stresses the vital role of salvors
ISU stresses the vital role of salvors
Dec 4, 2019
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byBob Jaques, Former Editor
Salvage
Yantian Express remains in Bahamas as some shippers not posted General Average/salvage security
Yantian Express remains in Bahamas as some shippers not posted General Average/salvage security
Apr 12, 2019
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byMarcus Hand, Editor
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