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Frontline Tied to Bulker Pair Order
John Fredriksen-controlled tanker owner and operator Frontline has reportedly ordered two 81,500 dwt bulk carriers at Chinese Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry. The two bulkers are scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarter of 2019 respectively, according to the data from Asiasis. Price details of the two ships were not disclosed. In its full-year report for 2017, the company boasted of a strong liquidity position which stood in excess of USD 300 million, hinting potential investments in bolstering of fleet capacity.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Sofie Maersk s Main Engine Breaks Down
Danish-flagged Post Panamax containership MV Sofie Maersk has suffered a main engine failure on its way to Asia. The 8,160 TEU containership is being moved to Honolulu port to initiate repairs and take provisions, according to the vessel s operating carrier cited by Hapag-Lloyd on March 8. The containership is fully-laden and its cargo is expected to remain onboard whilst repairs are ongoing. The 1989-built vessel is deployed on Eastbound AC2 service connecting Asia and West Coast South America.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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NRF: New Tariffs Could Affect Import Growth at Container Ports
Imports at the nations major retail container ports are expected to dip slightly this month as a result of annual Asian factory shutdowns for Lunar New Year, the National Retail Federation said. Although the volumes this month would not be affected by the new tariffs on steel and aluminum, which were imposed on March 8, they could eventually have an impact on the ports. "With steel and aluminum tariffs already in place, new tariffs on goods from China being threatened and the ongoing threat of NAFTA withdrawal, we could very quickly have a trade war on our hands," Jonathan Gold, NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, saidPosted On:12-Mar-2018
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India, France join hands for Indian Ocean security
India and France on Saturday joined hands in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. Both sides also announced a new phase of cooperation in space security focussed on the maritime domain and a fresh logistics agreement that will allow their defence forces to closely cooperate on mutually agreed operations. "Whether it is the environment, or maritime security, or marine resources, or the freedom of navigation and over flight, we are committed to strengthening our cooperation in all these areas. And therefore, today, we are releasing a Joint Strategic Vision for our cooperation in the Indian Ocean area," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing the initiative that will open up vast French maritime domain in the Indian Ocean region to India.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Duluth in running for ship commissioning
The Twin Ports may be called to stand in for the Twin Cities, when the U.S. Navy commissions a new 389-foot littoral combat ship - the future USS Minneapolis-St. Paul. Navy Under Secretary Jodi Greene, a Minnesota native and the ship s sponsor, recently took part in a ceremony to mark the laying of the keel at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the Wisconsin shipyard that s building the vessel. It could still be a couple of years until the Minneapolis-St.Paul is ready for commissioning and the location for that event has yet to be selected, but Duluth is definitely in the running to host the new $360 million ship.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Cyber Security at Sea: The Real Threats
The maritime cyber security landscape is a confusing place. On the one hand, you have commercial providers suggesting the risks of everything from a hostile attack on ship s systems which allows the vessel to be remotely controlled by pirates and direct it to a port of their choice, or causing a catastrophic navigation errors, a phishing attack or ransomware on the Master s PC. While on the other, you have sensible people who point out that this notion is nonsense due to the number of fail safes and manual overrides and controls in place. Then there are calmer voices still, who point out that the most likely threat is actually to the servers inside your head office, or a man in the middle attack on your company’s bank accounts.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Predictive Maintenance-Share Information for Knowledge to Grow
Maritime maintenance is changing fast. The industry is moving away from costly forms of traditional maintenance towards smarter condition-based maintenance, otherwise known as predictive maintenance . This development is facilitated by the emergence of new technologies involving the Internet of Things, improved analysis and storage of Big Data, and the fall in price of increasingly powerful sensor components. With the impressive ambition to reach the point when ship and equipment maintenance can be 100 per cent predictable, Fieldlab SMASH is working with several maritime companies in so-called Living Labs . The potential benefits of reduced maintenance costs and increased uptime show that, both economically and logistically, there is a lot to be gained from this area of research.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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MAERSK HONAM probably already on tow Mar 11 Update
As of 0800 UTC Mar 11, MAERSK HONAM was in vicinity 09 46N 065 54E, some 760 nm southwest of Mumbai, probably already on tow. Port of destination unknown, my guess is, it s Mumbai. All containers in fore section, from f’castle to superstructure, understood to be total loss, all hundreds of them. According to Indian Coast Guard officials, who re undoubtedly, possess the information provided by Maersk, among the containers in fore section were containers with flammable liquids and solid cargoes, oxidising substances, toxic and infectious cargoes, and corrosive materials. Some cargo in one or several containers inflamed or exploded, there s little doubt about that.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Tanker explosion and fire, Hai Phong
Explosion occurred on board of product tanker HAI HA 18, docked at Hai Phong petroleum terminal with some 900 tons of gasoline A92, at 1640 LT Mar 10. Explosion was followed by major fire, some 400 firefighters were deployed, nearby residents were alerted for possible evacuation. Reportedly firefighting wasn t effective, it was decided to tow tanker out from port. Tanker was towed out shortly after midnight local time, understood firefighting id dtill on, as of 0700 UTC Mar 11.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Greek bulk carrier with Turkish and Syrian seamen seized in Libyan waters
Bulk carrier SANTORINI was intercepted by Libyan forces on Mar 11 in Libyan waters off Susah, for allegedly, "sailing into Libyan waters, namely waters off Derna, without authorization". Libyan forces had to fire warning shots to compel SANTORINI to stop and allow military team to board the ship. The ship was taken to anchorage off Ras Al Hilal, east of Susah. SANTORINI left Alexandria on Mar 9, port of destination unknown, probably there s more in this seizure, than the lack of "proper authorization". 21 crew include Turkish and Syrian nationalities.Posted On:12-Mar-2018
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Hopper dredger capsized, sank, Denmark
Hopper dredger SIRIUS HOJ capsized and sank near Bogense port entrance, Denmark, Great Belt, shortly after leaving port, in the afternoon Mar 10. Understood dredger lost stability or was unstable, she capsized in just minutes. 2 crew on board rescued. Dredger is resting on bottom, partially above waterline. Photo from fyens.dkPosted On:12-Mar-2018
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