Ships & Ports

U.S. Port of Long Beach Posts Strong May Throughput as Container Volumes Surge

The Port of Long Beach recorded its third-busiest May on record, handling 842,030 TEUs during the month, a 31.7% increase compared with May 2025 as cargo volumes continued to demonstrate resilience amid evolving global trade patterns.

Import volumes led the growth, rising 40% year-on-year to 418,851 TEUs, while exports climbed 32.9% to 109,168 TEUs. Empty container movements also posted a significant increase, growing 21.8% to 314,012 TEUs...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/u-s-port-of-long-beach-posts-strong-may-throughput-as-container-volumes-surge/

3 Dead After Supply Boat Sinks Following Collision at Singapore Port

Three people have died after a supply boat sank following a collision with a landing craft at Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal, prompting a major search and rescue operation involving multiple maritime agencies.

The accident occurred at about 9:30am local time on Friday, June 12 in waters near one of Singapore’s busiest container terminals...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/3-dead-after-supply-boat-sinks-following-collision-at-singapore-port/

14 Indian Seafarers Rescued After Vessel Breaks Down Off Oman

All 14 Indian mariners aboard a disabled vessel in the Northern Arabian Sea have been rescued following a multi-agency search and rescue operation involving the U.S. Navy, Omani authorities and a merchant vessel that diverted to assist.

The Indian-flagged dhow Virat 1 reportedly suffered engine failure while operating off the coast of Oman, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel and take refuge in a liferaft...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/14-indian-seafarers-rescued-after-vessel-breaks-down-off-oman/

Britain Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in First Direct Strike on War-Funding Oil Trade

British forces have intercepted and detained a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first time the UK has directly led an operation aimed at disrupting the oil revenues that help finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

The tanker, Smyrtos, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded in the early hours of Sunday by Royal Marine Commandos and officials from the National Crime Agency (NCA)...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/britain-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-first-direct-strike-on-war-funding-oil-trade/

Customs Seizes Tanker Carrying 60,000 Litres of Petrol in Suspected Diversion Scheme

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a detained oil tanker carrying 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for further investigation over a suspected diversion operation.

The tanker, owned by Kitabu wa Sunnah Group of Company and bearing registration number TRN781XA, was intercepted by the Katsina Area Command in collaboration with Customs Operation Whirlwind after authorities suspected it had deviated from its authorised destination...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/customs-seizes-tanker-carrying-60000-litres-of-petrol-in-suspected-diversion-scheme/

11 Feared Dead as Burial Mourners’ Boat Capsizes on River Benue

No fewer than 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, are feared dead after a boat carrying mourners back from a burial ceremony capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.

The tragedy occurred on Saturday evening as the passengers were returning to Daududawadawa, an island community located behind the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering barracks in the North Bank area of Makurdi...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/11-feared-dead-as-burial-mourners-boat-capsizes-on-river-benue/

Court Fines Indian Crew, Vessel $6m Over Co***ne Smuggling Through Apapa Port

Justice Joseph Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for importing 31.5 kilogrammes of co***ne into Nigeria through the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, imposing fines and restitution totalling about $6 million.

The conviction follows the seizure of the illicit consignment by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the GDNL terminal on 2 January 2026.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/court-fines-indian-crew-vessel-6m-over-co***ne-smuggling-through-apapa-port/

Trump Claims U.S. Escorted 200 Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has revealed that the American military has been carrying out a previously undisclosed operation to help commercial vessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz, marking the clearest indication yet of Washington’s active role in safeguarding shipping through the strategic waterway.

In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump said he authorised a “secret mission” last month to support oil tankers and other commercial ships transiting the Strait amid ongoing tensions in the region...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/trump-claims-u-s-escorted-200-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz/

Oyetola to Adeleke: Stop Your Incessant Blackmail, Lies

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has accused Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, of engaging in incessant blackmail and misleading the public over the recent attacks in the state.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Minister Oyetola said Adeleke should stop “his incessant blackmails, telling lies to the people” and desist from using propaganda to shift responsibility for the attacks...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetola-to-adeleke-stop-your-incessant-blackmail-lies/

NIMASA Showcases Digital Seafarer Certification Expertise to Gambia

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing maritime digitalisation and strengthening seafarer documentation systems, as it hosted officials of the Gambia Maritime Administration on a four-day study visit focused on certification and regulatory best practices.

The visit highlighted growing regional cooperation aimed at building efficient, secure and globally compliant seafarer certification systems across Africa..

https://shipsandports.com.ng/nimasa-showcases-digital-seafarer-certification-expertise-to-gambia/