On June 9, 2025, Karan Adani heralded the MSC Irina’s arrival at Vizhinjam Port, marking a pivotal moment for India’s maritime industry. As the world’s largest container ship, its docking underscores India’s growing role in global trade and highlights Vizhinjam’s strategic importance in international shipping routes.
On May 11, 2025, an Iraqi cargo ship docked at Karwar port, carrying bitumen. The crew included 13 Indians and three foreign nationals. Due to regional tensions, the Pakistani and Syrian members were barred from disembarking. Authorities conducted security checks, confiscating their phones but found no suspicious materials.
A Hong Kong-registered containership collided with large container cranes at a port in Turkey, injuring one crane operator. The incident occurred as the 145,000 dwt vessel, YM Witness, attempted to dock but failed to stop. Videos show the chaotic scene as the cranes toppled over, with containers falling into the harbor.
