Maritime

GULF OF GUINEA: Nigeria seeks release of MV HEROIC IDUN for investigation --- Nigerian Navy

MARITIME: Greenpeace Joins Movement to Block Installation of FSRU in Italy

By Our Correspondent Greenpeace has joined the City of Piombino and the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) in their efforts to block the installation of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) at the PIOMBINO’s seaport, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The opponents argue that the installation could potentially harm the marine ecosystem. “Government has approved […]

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JUST IN: Celebration as Research ship POLARSTERN arrives in Bremerhaven

MARITIME: Carnival Corporation Sells Its 24th Vessel since Pandemic

By Our Correspondent Carnival Corporation has sold its COSTA MAGICA, marking the 24th ship to be sold by the company since the start of the pandemic, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship’s AIS signal now reflects its new name, “MYKONOS MAGIC”, and its registry has been changed to Bermuda, indicating a change in ownership.

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US warship traversed Taiwan Strait amidst Chinese threat

MARITIME: Holland America’s Cruise Ship Itinerary Changed Due to Propulsion Issues

By Our Correspondent The itinerary for Holland America’s cruise ship, the NIEUW AMSTERDAM was altered due to propulsion problems that limited the ship’s speed, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The safety of the ship and its guests is not at risk, and they have been compensated for any inconvenience. “The 7-night cruise, scheduled to sail

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Bulk carrier DINO

MARITIME: Bulk carrier Captain Medevac sick

By Our Correspondent A USCG medevaced Captain of bulk carrier PERIDOT experienced dizziness and chest pain, on February 6, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Captain was airlifted from ship, anchored at Southwest Pass Anchorage, Louisiana, his condition is said to be stable. Bulk carrier is anchored since January 20, 2023 she left Destrehan Louisiana

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How Anker damaged oil jetty in Chittagong

MARITIME ACCIDENT: 6 tanker crew died during tanks cleansing in Nigeria

By Our Correspondent Six people crew members of tanker HALIMA died on February 4 or 5, at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria, according to FleetMon. It stated: “6 people, understood crew members of tanker HALIMA, died on Feb 4 or 5, at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. “Understood they’ve been cleansing cargo tanks, so most probably, they died after

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JUST IN: Pirates board Cargo ship at Conakry in the Gulf of Guinea

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Fire in ship’s engine room, 1 crew died in Hong Kong

By Our Correspondent A fire erupted in the engine room of cargo ship GUO XIN 1 in the morning of January 30, 2023, off Lamma Power Station in Hong Kong, according to FleetMon. It stated: “1 crew died, 12 were evacuated, and the fire was extinguished in about 2 hours. The ship was understood to

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How Panamax runs aground at Suez Canal

MARITIME ACCIDENT: 11,000-TEU container ship fire in Panama

By Our Correspondent A Container ship CAPE CORTIA suffered a fire, reportedly in the engine room, on the morning of January 30, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Container ship CAPE CORTIA suffered fire, reportedly in the engine room, in the morning Jan 30, on approaches to Balboa, Panama Canal. “Fire was extinguished by Panama

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MARITIME: How Nigeria Opened Billion-Dollar- Chinese-Built Deep-Sea Port in Nigeria

By Our Correspondent Nigeria has opened up a new billion-dollar Chinese-built deep sea port in Lagos, Nigeria, according to FleetMon. It stated: “This new port is expected to greatly reduce congestion in the country’s ports and make Lagos a transshipment hub in Africa for handling cargoes headed to other destinations. “The new port named the

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