Maritime

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 […]

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

By Our Correspondent In Malaysia, a young boy was found locked inside a shipping container that had arrived from CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The initial suspicions of human trafficking were dismissed after a cursory investigation by the police. The young man stated that he and his friends had been playing around empty

By Our Correspondent The newest cruise ship in the fleet of Resorts World named “RESORTS WORLD ONE” is to become the first Cruise ship to begin cruising in China after relaxation of covid restrictions, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The 75,338 gross ton RESORTS WORLD ONE was formerly known as the EXPLORER DREAM when it

By Our Correspondent The first next-generation smart electric ship in South Korea, “Ulsan Taehwa” is to begin operations, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship has been built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and will take tourist voyages from Ulsan along the Korean Coast. “Construction of the vessel started in October 2021 at the Hyundai Mipo

By Our Correspondent A fire erupted on the cargo deck of the ferry LA SUPERBA at Palermo, on the night of January 14, 2023, presumably starting from a lorry, according to FleetMon. It stated: “184 passengers who were already on board, were evacuated, as well as understood, part of the 80 crew. “Many fire engines

By Our Correspondent A Captain of Chinese bulk carrier HC UNITY reportedly went missing on December 26, 2023 at Bontang Anchorage, Kalimantan, Makassar Strait, according to FleetMon. It stated:  “44-year old Captain of Chinese nationality wasn’t yet found, not alive, nor dead. Search team including divers continues searching. “Details of incident unknown, investigation is still

By Our Correspondent Bulk carrier OZGUR AKSOY contacted the lock head of Zandvliet Lock, Antwerp, at around 2120 UTC on January 3, 2023 while leaving Antwerp, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Ship sustained undefined damages, serious enough to take bulk carrier back to Antwerp, for inspection and probably, repairs. The bulk carrier remained berthed in

By Eyo Nsima Offshore supply tug TRITON HARMONY with 18 crew on board on January 4, 2023, reported suffering mass water ingress in the Arabian sea some 280 nm west of Mumbai, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship is en route to Mumbai ETA January 7, 2023. As of 0710 UTC Jan 4 AIS