Maritime Vessels Directory
ASIAN TRUST
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
MORNING CAROL
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Panama | Port: PANAMA
MORNING CELESTA
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Panama | Port: PANAMA
MORNING CELLO
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
MORNING COMPOSER
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Panama | Port: PANAMA
MORNING CONDUCTOR
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Panama | Port: PANAMA
MORNING CORNET
Vehicle Carrier | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Maritime News
Fire Contained, Most Jet Fuel Intact on Stena Immaculate
The majority of the jet fuel aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate remains secure despite a collision with a container ship off the British coast, the tanker's owner, Stena Bulk, reported on Wednesday. Only two of the vessel’s 18 fuel tanks have leaked.The incident occurred on Monday when the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong struck the Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military. British authorities have since arrested the captain of the Solong on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.The fire that had engulfed the Stena Immaculate has now been extinguished, according to Stena Bulk's Chief Executive Erik Hanell.
Salvage Ops Set to Begin as Fire Diminishes on Stena Immaculate Tanker
A fire onboard the Stena Immaculate oil tanker has greatly diminished with no visible flames, as initial salvage activities begin in the North Sea, the manager of the vessel Crowley reported.Crowley said it is working closely with U.K. agencies to support the incident response, salvage and environmental impact mitigation operations resulting from container ship Solong striking the tanker Stena Immaculate while at anchor on Monday, March 10.Worth noting, Solong’s owner has characterized the event as a collision rather than an impact with a stationary vessel.A fire onboard the Stena Bulk-owned oil tanker Stena Immaculate has greatly diminished with no visible flames, Crowley said.
The Race is On to Find Vessel Collision Clues
Inevitably, when a maritime accident like the one involving U.S.-flagged chemical tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged container vessel Solong happens, the first question invariably is an incredulous: "How could this happen"?Now, a relatively rare collision off the coast of Britain has sparked concerns over what went wrong despite standard safety protocols, according to three shipping and insurance industry sources.The incident, which occurred on the morning of Monday, March 10, 2025, resulted in significant damage to the tanker, leaving a gaping hole in its side, and both ships were still burning as of Tuesday. Authorities do not expect either vessel to sink.
German Maritime Fleet: Resilient Strength in Turbulent Times
Germany’s maritime industry is proving resilient amid global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitical priorities. At the annual conference of the German Shipowners' Association (VDR), statistics underscore the sector's role in securing trade, employment, and economic stability. Despite mounting challenges, German merchant shipping remains a powerhouse—supporting nearly half a million jobs and ensuring the steady flow of essential goods into and out of the country.A Maritime PowerhouseGermany boasts a fleet of 1,764 ships, ranking it seventh among global merchant shipping nations. With a gross tonnage of 47.4 million, the nation continues to be a key player in global trade.
All 23 Crew from Stena Immaculate Safe with No Reported Injuries, Crowley Says
Crowley, the manager of oil tanker Stena Immaculate that was struck on its port side by the container ship Solong, causing a blaze, has reported that all 23 members of the ship’s crew are safe and without reported injuries, as it launches spill containment response efforts.On March 10, 2025, while stationary and anchored off the North Sea coast near Hull in the United Kingdom, the Crowley-managed tanker Stena Immaculate was struck on its port side by the container ship Solong.Crowley said it is working closely with response agencies including the HM Coastguard to secure the vessel in a restricted safety area and initiate spill containment response.
