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General cargo ship on fire, crew went into life rafts
General cargo ship APPOLO TRIUPH reported on fire in Mozambique Channel on Dec 27, 19 crew abandoned the ship and went into life rafts. The ship is adrift since around 1930 UTC Dec 26, fire probably started late Dec 25, crew apparently, were trying to extinguish it or put under control, but failed. Last available AIS pos was at around 2000 UTC Dec 26, some 45 nm east of Mozambique coast. No further info available... -FleetMonPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Crowley’s all-electric tug starts sea trials
Crowley’s eWolf, the first all-electric ship assist tug in the U.S., has commenced sea trials along the U.S. Gulf Coast, the company confirmed on social media. The ship is being built by Master Boat Builders’ (MBB) shipyard in Coden, Alabama, and is expected to be delivered in 2024. eWolf will support ship arrivals and departures at the Port of San Diego in California... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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New Underwater Mountain Range Discovered by Australian Research Vessel
Scientists aboard the RV Investigator have discovered an underwater mountain range consisting of eight dormant volcanoes halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica. The range reaches heights of 1,500 meters above the seafloor, with four of the volcanoes being new discoveries. The team believes the seamounts were formed by volcanoes arising from hot-spot magmatism within the last 20 million years... -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Canada Increases Funding for Ballast Water Management Research
The Canadian government has allocated US$8 million to support research on ballast water management in the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, with the aim of preventing the spread of invasive species. The increase in shipping activity in the region has led to a rise in threats from aquatic invasive species, which have had negative impacts on native biodiversity,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Orpheus Containership Withdrawn from Service Following Suez Grounding Incident
Ocean Network Express’s (ONE) containership ONE Orpheus was forced to suspend its operations after an incident in the Suez Canal. The ship had initially reported delays in completing repairs due to weather issues in Egypt. The 1,102-foot containership lost navigation control and grounded in the Suez Canal after hitting a floating bridge on Dec 6,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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MSC containership attacked in Red Sea amid liners’ gradual return to strategic waters
MSC United, a Post Panamax containership owned by Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was attacked while transiting the Red Sea. The attack was confirmed by the Yemeni Armed Forces’ Spokesperson Yahya Sare’e, saying that the ship was targeted by naval missiles... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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17 Filipino sailors detained by Houthi rebels confirmed to be safe
Yemen’s Huthi rebels captured an Israel-linked cargo vessel in the Red Sea, warning that Israeli ships are a “legitimate target” in response to the Israel-Hamas war. All 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by the rebels are reported to be safe and have contacted their families, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines... -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Portugal to Build Japan’s First Mega-Yacht Cruise Ship
The Japanese cruise ship market is experiencing growth with the announcement of a new luxury mega-yacht cruise ship being ordered by Ryobi Holdings. The company, known for its operations in transportation and tourism, plans to offer a unique cruise experience, including visits to remote islands on a small boat. The ship will feature a marina for water activities... -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Singapore Surpasses Three Billion Gross Tons for Annual Ship Arrival
The port of Singapore is highlighting its position as a top maritime center as it crossed in 2023 for the first time the three billion gross tonnage mark for ship arrivals. Officials from the port and industry gathered to mark the milestone as Singapore looks to continue to leverage its position to maintain its role as a crossroads in Asia... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Sonowal assesses the progress of Bogibeel projects in Assam
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal recently reviewed the progress of various projects in Assam, including the construction of the sea jetty at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh district. He emphasized the importance of ensuring quality in the construction of these projects to facilitate cargo movement across the Brahmaputra in global trade routes... -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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Indian Coast Guard Steps Up Maritime Security in Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard has expanded its operations in the Arabian Sea following a drone attack on a merchant vessel. This includes an increased presence of offshore patrol vessels and a 50% increase in Dornier aircraft sorties over the area. The Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Vikram was the first to make contact with the MV Chem Pluto, which was hit by the drone attack 217 miles off the Indian coast,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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India, Russia to establish Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor
India and Russia have agreed to establish the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor, in a breakthrough for ties between Moscow and New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Wednesday. The corridor, which is around 5,600 nautical miles long, will reduce transportation time of cargo from Russian Far East to India to around 24 days from current 40 days... -ThePrintPosted On:28-Dec-2023
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