Maritime

By Our Correspondent There were speculations that a Russian general cargo ship has been grounded in West African waters since February 5, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Information isn’t confirmed yet, so the ship’s ID is on hold. The ship is of river-sea type. “A number of Russian river-sea type general cargo ships are […]

By Our Correspondent The Maersk tanker, “MAERSK MAGELLAN,” was denied entry to the Spanish port of TARRAGONA on account of transporting oil products that were acquired from a Russian ship, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The cargo in question is a consignment of diesel that was to be unloaded at the port of TARRAGONA. The

By Our Correspondent A General cargo ship SK FRIENDSHIP suffered engine failure at around 0800 LT Feb 16, while transiting Bosphorus Strait in the northern direction, en route to Izmail Ukraine, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship SK FRIENDSHIP suffered engine failure at around 0800 LT February 16, 2023, while transiting Bosphorus Strait

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

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.

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

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

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

By Our Correspondent A fire erupted on board of cruise ship VIKING ORION at White Bay, Sydney, at around 0810 LT February 3, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire erupted on board of cruise ship VIKING ORION at White Bay, Sydney, at around 0810 LT February 3, 2023, reportedly spreading to 3 cabins. “Fire

By Our Correspondent A Car carrier AH SHIN on February 4, 2023, was reported to be on fire in the South China Sea off the Vietnam coast, according to FleetMon. It stated: “A Car carrier AH SHIN on February 4, 2023, was reported to be on fire in the South China Sea off Vietnam coast.