2026 April

Fleet Upgrade: Costamare Orders 16 Newbuilds and Acquires Second-Hand Vessels

30 APR, 2026

Geopolitical tensions and conflict-driven rerouting are pushing the demand for vessels, as hundreds remain stranded in the Persian Gulf amid the Iran war. Costamare, a leading owner and provider of containerships for charter, has entered […]

Cautionary signal No. 3 issued for four maritime ports

29 APR, 2026

A steep pressure gradient is lying over the north Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas, prompting the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) to issue cautionary signal No. 3 for four maritime ports. In a special warning […]

Heavy rain lashes north as storm warnings issued; flood risk looms in Sylhet region

28 APR, 2026

Deep convective cloud formation over northern Bangladesh has triggered widespread rainfall, with authorities warning of heavy downpours, strong winds and a potential flood situation in parts of the northeast. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded the […]

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