MARITIME: Global accidents drop by 6.5% to 357 incidents in 5 months .As 176 persons died By Eyo Nsima Global accidents in the maritime sector dropped by 6.5 per cent to 357 incidents in the first five months of 2023, from 382 recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. A breakdown showed that 73, 76, […]
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By Our Correspondent A fire erupted in the cargo hold of bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE at around 1000 Seoul time on May 30, 2023, in Ulsan Port, Korea, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier is having a cargo of 5,700 tons of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) substance, which is used in plastic production,
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By Our Correspondent A General cargo ship EVLOGIA suffered engine failure and went adrift in Mediterranean sea some 45 nm southeast of Karpathos at around 1800 UTC May 25, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “While en route from Damietta Egypt to Reni Ukraine. Later the ship encountered another problem caused by uncontrolled pitching and
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By Eyo Nsima Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), the operator of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (“NNPCL”) and CNL Joint Venture, said it is aware of the circulation of false recruitment information in several media and online channels in the name of CNL and Chevron Corporation, purportedly advertising job positions in CNL. In a statement
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By Our Correspondent On Friday, May 26, 2023, the PORTSMOUTH International Port in the south of England proudly welcomed its largest cruise ship to date, the “MEIN SCHIFF 3,” amidst great fanfare, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Previously, the record was held by Virgin Voyage’s “SCARLET LADY,” a 277-meter-long ship that visited Portsmouth in 2021.
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By Our Correspondent Future Proof Shipping (FPS), a Dutch-based company renowned for its sustainable maritime solutions, has successfully launched its inaugural hydrogen-powered inland container ship, the “H2 BARGE 1.” The vessel was unveiled in Rotterdam on May 25, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Nike, the multinational corporation, has already engaged the H2 BARGE 1
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By Our Correspondent A Fire erupted on board of Russian fish factory YUGO VOSTOK 1 at around 0120 Seoul time May 19, 2023 at Busan port, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire erupted on board of Russian fish factory YUGO VOSTOK 1 at around 0120 Seoul time May 19, 2023 at Busan port, where the
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By Our Correspondent A Product tanker ATA VOYAGER has experienced a fire at Kucukcekmese anchorage, Istanbul, Marmara Sea, at around 0430 UTC May 18, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Product tanker ATA VOYAGER arrived at Kucukcekmese anchorage, Istanbul, Marmara Sea, at around 0430 UTC May 18, from Aliagai Turkey. “At around 1915 UTC May
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By Our Correspondent A Bulk carrier MARK W BARKER ran aground on Belle Island, Canadian site, in Detroit River, at around 0740 LT May 17, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier MARK W BARKER ran aground on Belle Island, Canadian site, in Detroit River, at around 0740 LT May 17, while proceeding from
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By Our Correspondent A Filipino crew member of bulk carrier SASEBO ECO died in a working accident in the engine room, according to FleetMon. It stated: “57-year-old seaman was crushed to death by a steel plate. The ship contacted Indonesian authorities and was allowed to call Banda Aceh anchorage, to disembark the body. “Bulk carrier
