Maritime News

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Blue Carrier 2 Abandoned After Garage Fire Off Mykonos

A fire broke out in the vehicle garage of the Greek Ro-Ro ferry Blue Carrier 2 on September 25 while it was sailing north of Mykonos. All 29 people on board, including 28 crew members and one passenger, were safely evacuated to Tinos with no injuries reported. The vessel, which was carrying 166 trucks and 29 cars, was abandoned after the blaze spread, though firefighting efforts have since contained the fire on deck. A specialized salvage tug is now working to cool the heated steel plates below deck and prevent the ship from running aground.

14 days ago•Source: BBC

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US escalates tanker-for-tanker clash with Iran near Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified into a tanker-for-tanker phase: the US has struck Iranian state targets after attacks on commercial shipping and two NITC tankers, while a Liberian-flagged VLCC sits listing off Oman. The broader risk environment includes missile and drone threats, mines, and shifting shipping practices and registries as Gulf-area operators adapt to disrupted routes and price implications.

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