Author: All In Maritime
June 2025 – Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaDar es Salaam Port is undergoing a historic transformation, evolving from a congested logistical bottleneck into one of East Africa’s most efficient, strategic maritime gateways. Under the visionary leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the bold collaboration between the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and global logistics powerhouse DP World, the port now leads the region in efficiency, throughput, and strategic importance. Backed by substantial public-private investment and anchored in regulatory reforms, the port’s turnaround is being hailed as a triumph of leadership, planning, and smart maritime diplomacy. Presidential Resolve and National Maritime Strategy…
Trondheim, Norway – May–June 2025The container vessel NCL Salten, operated by North Sea Container Line, ran aground just offshore from a residential area near Trondheim on May 22, 2025, marking its third such incident in Norwegian waters in as many years. While no injuries or pollution were reported, the incident has raised urgent questions about navigation protocols, bridge watch discipline, and coastal shipping risk management in Northern Europe. Incident and Response Timeline Port State Findings & Legal Action Structural and Cargo Risk Commentary from Mariclaim Mariclaim Global Marine Surveyors & Adjusters, currently involved in assessing the incident, stated: “Groundings like this…
June 2025 – Mombasa, KenyaWith regional ports such as Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Beira, and Lamu increasingly pivotal in global shipping routes, bunkering services in Eastern Africa are rapidly evolving to meet growing demand, regulatory requirements, and logistical complexity. 1. Surge in Vessel Calls and Bunker Demand 2. Fuel Types, Suppliers & Compliance 3. Infrastructure Growth & Bottlenecks 4. Independent Oversight from Observater Surveys & Services Ltd Eng. Daniel Esilaba, Senior Marine Surveyor at Observater Surveys & Services Ltd, emphasized the growing importance of technical oversight: “With bunker prices averaging USD 650–690 per tonne for VLSFO, even a 1%…
Ongoing geopolitical volatility in the Middle East—now intensified by the Iran–Israel war—is producing serious consequences for international shipping. The latest incident, a high-profile tanker collision near the Strait of Hormuz, has not only ignited environmental and operational concerns but also raised fresh alarms over navigational interference and maritime security risks. Strait of Hormuz: A Collision that Signals Broader Risk On June 17, 2025, two oil tankers—the Liberian-flagged Front Eagle and the Russia-linked MV Adalynn—collided off the UAE coast near Fujairah. Both vessels caught fire, prompting swift emergency response and temporary disruption of vessel traffic in one of the world’s most…
By James Charleson – Retired Marine Underwriter Dubai, UAE – The ripple effects of the recent escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran have profoundly reshaped the landscape of global marine insurance, with the Middle East and its critical waterways now at the epicenter of heightened risk assessments. From surging war risk premiums to tighter underwriting conditions, the industry is grappling with unprecedented volatility, forcing shipowners and cargo interests to re-evaluate their operational strategies and risk exposures. Introduction: The New Risk Paradigm The Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean, already under scrutiny due to various regional…
On the evening of April 25, 2025, a significant maritime incident occurred on the Long Tau River, a major commercial waterway near Ho Chi Minh City. At approximately 22:40 local time, the containership KMTC Surabaya collided with the bulk carrier Glengyle in narrow river confines near An Thoi Dong. The result: hull damage, flooding, an oil spill, and temporary disruption of key Southeast Asian cargo flows.The 200-meter-long KMTC Surabaya, sailing upstream, struck the port side of the 181-meter Glengyle just forward of the superstructure. The impact tore open Glengyle’s hull, leading to uncontrolled water ingress into the engine room and…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…