Maritime and shipping

Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000m.

ST Engineering’s wing-in-ground craft set to start carrying passengers from S’pore by Q3 2026

It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.

Malaysia seizes tankers with $160 million worth of crude

The two tankers, anchored north of the port of Penang, were intercepted on Jan 29 following a tip-off.

Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations temporarily from HK firm

Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal.

Hong Kong port operator contract violated Panama constitution, court rules

A container ship is docked at Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts held by the Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison–owned firm, leaving the future of some Panama Canal operations uncertain, in Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Aris Martinez REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say

The oil tanker M Sophia, which was seized by the United States, is anchored off the coast of Ponce, Puerto Rico, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

Philippines grounds ferry operator’s fleet after deadly sinking

Screen grab shows rescuers aiding survivors of sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan province, in southern Philippines.

Divers to be deployed in search for missing in Philippine ferry sinking

Philippine Coast Guard personnel assist survivors who were aboard the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which capsized around the waters of Baluk-baluk Island, Basilan, Philippines, January 26, 2026. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Field Notes from New Delhi

India sails an ancient ship to bolster its ambitions at sea

INSV Kaundinya is a historic Indian Navy ship inspired from a fifth century cave painting in western India.

15 crew members rescued from capsized Singapore-flagged ship handed to Philippine Coast Guard

Arrangements are being made for the crew members' onward return home.

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