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Ferry RIO MARINA BELLA hit pier, 2 passengers injured, Italy
Ferry RIO MARINA BELLA collided with pier while docking at Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy, at around 2130 LT Oct 29, on arrival from Piombino with some 150 passengers on board. Two passengers were injured from a sharp jolt, one hospitalized with fractured ankle. Portside stern ramp and hull were damaged, from the looks of it on the photo hull may be breached. As of morning Oct 31, ferry remained at Portoferraio.Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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German cargo ship troubled in Scheldt estuary, Netherlands
Multipurpose cargo ship AFRICAN WIND lost propulsion, due to engine or mechanical failure, at around 1900 UTC Oct 30 off Vissingen, Netherlands, while under way to Antwerp. Tugs were sent to assist troubled freighter and avoid grounding or collision. In about an hour crew managed to fix the problem, AFRICAN WIND resumed sailing. She safely arrived at Antwerp and was berthed at night Oct 30. On photo from hvzeeland.nl troubled AFRICAN WIND.Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Bulk carrier sunk coaster in collision, 1 missing, Shanghai
MRCC Shanghai was alerted at 0705 Beijing time Oct 31 on a collision between bulk carrier LI DIAN 2 and cargo ship LV DI 67, which occurred in Waigaoqiao Channel, Shanghai. Cargo ship LV DI 67 sank, 7 crew were rescued by patrol boats, 1 went missing, SAR ship DONG HAI JIU 204 (IMO 9694842) were dispatched to search for missing sailor, and monitor probable pollution. SAR still going on, small oil leak was spotted, clean-up already under way. Photos of rescue xinhuanet.comPosted On:31-Oct-2017
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Breaking: CSET to Order 14 New Tankers
The Board of Directors of COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has approved an investment in 14 new tankers, the company said in a regulatory filing. As informed, Dalian Shipbuilding will be in charge of constructing four new ships of 32,000 dwt and three crude oil tankers of 160,000 dwt. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Precious Shipping Loses Arbitration against Sanfu
Thailand-listed dry cargo ship owner Precious Shipping failed to win the arbitration proceeding against the Chinese Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering over fuel consumption issues on Ultramax bulkers built by the yard. “The arbitration process with Sanfu on the excessive fuel consumption issue has been completed with the Tribunal’s ruling going against us. As a result, […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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COSCO Shipping Selling USD 2 Bn of Shares for New Boxships
China’s COSCO Shipping Holdings has unveiled its intentions to raise up to CNY 12.9 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in an effort to finance the construction of new containerships. According to the company’s stock exchange filing, the net proceeds of the sale would be used to fund the building of 20 boxships, six of which would have […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Four of the world’s largest STS cranes arrive at Jeddah Islamic Port
Red Sea Gate Terminal (RSGT), part of the Saudi Industrial Services Group (SISCO), has announced the arrival of four of the world’s largest and most modern ship-to-shore (STS) quay cranes at the Jeddah Islamic Port. This would enable it to continue accommodating growing volumes and increasing vessel size. The super post-panama cranes were produced by ...Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Large Iranian presence confirmed at Europort 2017
This year’s Europort exhibition, which takes place at Rotterdam Ahoy from November 7th-10th, will have a significant presence from Iran, one of the fastest growing markets in the maritime sector. A total of 12 companies are taking part in the dedicated Iran Pavilion, coordinated by the maritime and offshore event organiser, KTP Group, while altogether ...Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Klaipeda LNG Reloading Station Announces Its Symbolic Start-Up
On 27 October, KN (AB Klaipedos Nafta) marks the symbolic opening of its small-scale onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) reloading station; however, the trial operations and commissioning works will continue until the end of the year. The LNG reloading station is intended to supply LNG for customers in the Baltic Sea region as well as ...Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Canadian Government Introduces Law to Address Wrecked and Abandoned Vessels
The Canadian Government has introduced legislation that would add additional pressure on shipowners to proactively deal with wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels in Canadian waters. The bill, known as the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (Bill C-64), was introduced Monday on the one year anniversary of Canada’s $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan. Specifically, the […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Vietnamese cargo ship sank, 12 crew rescued
Cargo ship HONG ANH 69 sank in the afternoon Oct 30 in position 18 49N 105 45E, off Cua Lo, northern Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin. Vessel was loaded with 4600 tons of coal, cause of sinking unclear, rough seas mentioned. 12 crew were rescued. According to available data, HONG ANH 69 is a 4740-ton cargo ship of 60-meter length, Vietnam-flagged, Call sign 3WGH, MMSI 574013266. On a photo from Giao Thong assumedly HONG ANH 69 wreck, and if it is so, the ship capsized and most probably, is resting on bottom in shallow waters.Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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UAE s Aframax tanker boarded by pirates, Singapore Strait
Underway tanker GP T2 was attacked by pirates at night Oct 30 in Singapore Strait, some 6.5 nm northeast of Terumbu Betata, Batam Island, Indonesia, reported ReCAAP. Five pirates armed with knives boarded tanker at around 0142 LT Oct 30, went into engine room, tied up duty oiler, stole some spare parts and fled in a small boat. Master informed the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information System, crew searched the ship, no other intruders were found. Crew uninjured, tanker continued sailing from Singapore to China. On a photo GP T2 under previous name VARADA LALIMA.Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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India Calls on Vehicle Makers to Ship Their Products
Indian Minister of Shipping has called upon all automobile manufactures to use coastal shipping mode for transporting their vehicles. Shri Nitin Gadkari, the country’s Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, informed that, besides saving time, coastal transport will also be more cost effective and environment friendly. The […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Spotted: New World Record Set for a Single Vessel Call
Image Courtesy: Port of Los Angeles A new world record has been set for a single vessel port call as a total of 24,846 TEUs was loaded off and back on the Maersk Evora at the Port of Los Angeles earlier this month, according to Danish shipping giant Maersk. The 13,492 TEU ship arrived at […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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Gallery: Bulker Aground in German Bight
Image Courtesy: Central Command for Maritime Emergencies Germany A Panamax bulk carrier ran aground in the German Bight, North Sea, in the morning hours of October 29 and all attempts to refloat the vessel have been unsuccessful so far, Central Command for Maritime Emergencies Germany (Havariekommando) informed. The 77,200 dwt Glory Amsterdam has been aground some […]Posted On:31-Oct-2017
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