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Egyptian offshore supply tug INSPECTA 7 reportedly sank in Gulf of Suez off Ras Ghareb, Egypt, early in the morning June 2, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Egyptian offshore supply tug INSPECTA 7 reportedly sank in Gulf of Suez off Ras Ghareb, Egypt, early in the morning June 2, 2021. “11 crew rescued, Captain […]

By Alison Godswill Crew members have been evacuated as fire ravaged the Iranian Navy supply tanker IRIS KHARG, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire erupted on board of Iranian Navy supply tanker IRIS KHARG, understood at night Jun 1, at Jask Port, Iran, Gulf of Oman. “Not much known at the moment, except that the

WindEurope, a European wind trade association, has advised an investment of $8bn in its port infrastructure of Europe as ports will play a central role in realizing the energy goals of the European Union, according to FleetMon. It stated: “In line with realizing the goal of climate neutrality, the EU is looking to develop offshore

The Port of Ashdod, Israel, has started an Innovation program, targeted at enabling 10 start-up companies to develop innovative products and technologies related to shipping, logistics, and energy, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The Port of Ashdod, Israel, has started an Innovation program where around 10 start-up companies will be selected to develop innovative products

By Eyo Nsima A fishing vessel IRIS S has suffered an attack at around 1930 UTC May 31, 2021, 145 nm SE of Tema, Ghana, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fishing vessel IRIS S was reportedly attacked at around 1930 UTC May 31 145 nm SE of Tema, Ghana, while under way. “Five crew were

Fire fighters have succeeded in extinguishing fire which occurred on board of container ship X-PRESS PEARL, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire on board of container ship X-PRESS PEARL is extinguished and the ship (the wreck of the ship) is already boarded by salvors.”” It added: “No doubt X-PRESS PEARL is a total loss, but

By Eyo Nsima Fire has gutted a ship known as Reefer SLAVYANKA at around 1430 Seoul time June 1, 2021 at ship repair yard, Busan, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Reefer SLAVYANKA reported fire in aft compartments at around 1430 Seoul time Jun 1, at ship repair yard, Busan. “Fire teams extinguished fire in about