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UK Joins US in Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security Mission
The United Kingdom has decided to join the United States in forming a new international maritime security mission to protect vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the country s Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy would work alongside the U.S. navy to assure freedom of navigation and safe passage in the area following a recent increase in tensions between Britain and Iran.
"Events in the Gulf over the last four months, including attacks on four tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and the illegal seizure of the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, have seen the threat to commercial shipping rise," the Ministry explained.
The UK agreed to join an international mission, which would largely draw on assets already in the region to increase inter-state maritime cooperation, following constructive discussions at an international conference in Bahrain in late July. The UK has also offered to lead one of the mission s Maritime Task Groups.
While exact operational details are being determined, the UK said that the mission is intended to improve coordination between different countries’ militaries and commercial shipping.
"The UK is determined to ensure her shipping is protected from unlawful threats and for that reason we have today joined the new maritime security mission in the Gulf," Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said.
"Our approach to Iran hasn t changed. We remain committed to working with Iran and our international partners to de-escalate the situation and maintain the nuclear deal," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab added.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Wisdom Marine Ship Runs Aground off Cebu
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel ran aground near Philippine Lauis Ledge Lighthouse, off Talisay coast, Cebu, on August 3.
The incident occurred while the 8,800 dwt ship Arikun was entering the traffic separation scheme, south Cebu-Mactan, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
As informed, the ill-fated vessel had 18 crew on board when it grounded.
Following the refloating, the 2007-built singledecker with 287,167 liters of fuel onboard was towed to Cebu International Port for inspections.
The coast guard added that the Marine Environmental Protection Unit - Central Visayas conducted an assessment and detected no oil spill.
An investigation into the causes of the grounding has been launched.
Built at Vietnamese shipyard Ben Kien, Arikun is operated by Taiwanese-based shipping company Wisdom Marine Lines, VesselsValue s data shows.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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MOL Sets Up Zero Emission Fuel Working Group
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has taken another step in its plan to cut emissions as it joined the Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) Study Group.
Additionally, the company launched the "Cross-industrial Working Group Related to Zero Emission Alternative Ship Fuels" with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in international shipping s value chains by using synthetic methane (methanation fuel) as an alternative to fossil fuel.
Synthetic methane is generated by methanation technology that combines CO2 with renewable energy-derived hydrogen.
In April 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which studies measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in international shipping, set the goals - reduce CO2 emissions by 40% per unit of transport by 2030, and total GHG emissions by 50% by 2050, compared to 2008, and to zero GHG emissions as early as possible in this century.
MOL aims to introduce methanation fuel for ships and establish a supply chain by launching the working group, and will engage in study and promotion of the fuel in cooperation with other industries, other companies, and government agencies.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Wellard Gets Better Offer for Livestock Carrier
Australia s largest live cattle exporter Wellard has received and accepted a proposal to sell the M/V Ocean Swagman for USD 25.2 million to Panama-based Trim Shipping, part of Nova Marine Holdings.
The offer from Nova is USD 3.2 million higher than the previously announced proposed sale of the vessel to Heytesbury Holding Company for USD 22 million.
"The Nova transaction remains subject to approval of the Nova board, however, Wellard considers that (if approved) it is likely to lead to a superior outcome than the Heytesbury transaction," the company said in a statement.
The 12,892 GT livestock carrier would be delivered to Nova between November 1 and December 13, 2019.
As informed, there is no charter or leaseback arrangement under this transaction.
What is more, Wellard explained that the Heytesbury transaction remains on substantially the same terms as previously revealed. If the Nova transaction proceeds, the Heytesbury transaction would not complete, and a break fee may be paid.
"Wellard is continuing to negotiate a standstill agreement with its noteholders which reflects and supports the sale of the Ocean Swagman to either of Nova or Heytesbury," Wellard further said.
Ocean Swagman has the capacity to transport 7,000 cattle or 26,000 sheep, or a combination of both. It is the sister ship of the 2010-built Ocean Outback which was sold for USD 26 million in 2017.
Featuring a length of 130 meters and a width of 21.6 meters, the ship sailed on its maiden voyage back in 2010.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Samudera Shipping Sells Supramax Duo
Singapore-based Samudera Shipping has reached an agreement to sell two of its loss-making bulk carriers.
Namely, the company s subsidiary Foremost Maritime Pte sold the Supramax bulkers Sinar Kutai and Sinar Kapuas to two separate buyers.
The 2011-built 57,334 dwt sister vessels were disposed for a total ofUSD 20.2 million and are scheduled for delivery to their new owners in September 2019.
Samudera Shipping explained that Sinar Kutai and Sinar Kapuas "have contributed losses to the group for the past few years and do not fit into the planned future operations of the group."
The company added that the transaction would enable it to redeploy its capital "for more suitable ships and other commercial activities."
The proceeds from the sale would be used to fund a potential investment in an Indonesian company which provides shipping services for a domestic route, and for working capital and business expansion.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Australia Mulls Joining Coalition to Protect Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Australia could join the coalition to protect merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. request, Australian defense officials have revealed.
Speaking to reporters during the annual U.S.-Australian security talks (AUSMIN) in Sydney, Australian Minister for Defense, Linda Reynolds, said that the U.S. request was being given "serious consideration".Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Namibia Inaugurates Chinese-Built Container Terminal
Namibia has launched an expanded container terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay that is set to double the country s annual container handling capacity.
Works on the expansion of the terminal started in 2014 and were completed by China Harbour Engineering Company under a project worth NAD 4 billion (USD 268 million).Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Ports of Auckland begin plans to replace diesel tugs as part of their zero carbon emissions goal
The Ports of Auckland has ordered a full-size electric tug boat to replace one of its current diesel fleet as part of a goal to have zero carbon emissions by 2040.
A full-sized tug is capable of 70-tonnes of pulling power but uses 200,000 litres of diesel a year.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Ship-agents welcomes Mumbai Port s decision to raise draft levels to dock vessels during low tides
Mumbai Port s decision to raise the draft level to 10.3 metres and 11 metres to dock vessels at BPX and BPS respectively, subject to low tides being over 60 cm has been welcomed by maritime fraternity.
This has avoided the waiting period for the vessels arriving with deep drafts till the tide is favorable for berthing. At times, such vessels had to arrange for discharging the import cargo for reducing the draft in stream and only subsequently berth at BPX/BPS.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Port of Salalah container terminal reaches new milestone in productivity
The Port of Salalah, Oman s major regional gateway port and transshipment hub on the Arabian Sea, set another record in productivity with a delivering 412.97 Port Moves per Hour (PMPH) on vessel Cap San Tainaro handling 3,820 moves in a port stay of 9.25 hours. This is the highest productivity delivered by any port in the region till date.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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Double-digit growth for container and bulk cargo transport on inland waterways
Hamburg is Germany s biggest universal port and, with 9.9 million tons throughput in 2018, its second biggest inland port. For the first quarter of 2019, the recently published inland vessel data from the northern statistics office reports 34,640 TEU - 20ft standard containers - for the Port of Hamburg. This represents an increase of 20 percent in comparison with the same period last year.Posted On:6-Aug-2019
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