Maritime

MARITIME: DP World Australia Forced to Halt Terminals After Cybersecurity Incident   By Our Correspondent DP World, one of the largest terminal operators in Australia, recently had to suspend all terminal operations due to a cybersecurity incident, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The company revealed that this action was taken to prioritize the safety of […]

MARITIME: How Swiss offshore vessel ran onto embankment in Kiel Canal   By Our Correspondent FleetMon has disclosed how an offshore support ship GEOQUIP ELENA struck embankment in Kiel Canal at around 0240 UTC November 12, 2023 shortly after passing Rader Hochbruke Bridge, while transiting Canal in northern direction, en route from Netherlands to Gdansk

MARITIME: US Government Commits $125m to rebuilding Elefsina Shipyard in Greece   By Our Correspondent The U.S. federal government has approved a $125 million loan to facilitate the revitalization and modernization of the ELEFSINA SHIPYARD, located in Elefsina Bay, Greece, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The financial support is extended through the U.S. International Development

Maritime: How 2 Russian Navy landing crafts damaged or destroyed in Crimea   By Our Correspondent During November 9-10, 2023 night Ukrainian Navy drones attacked Russian Black sea Fleet landing crafts in Crimea, damaging or destroying 2 crafts with troops and armored vehicles on board, according to FleetMon. It stated: “No official Russian statement yet

By Our Correspondent FleetMon has disclosed that on November 3, 2023, the crude oil tanker “GREEN AZURE”, aided by the Royal Air Force performed a daring rescue of a sailor who had been stranded on a severely damaged yacht in the midst of the storm Ciaran. It stated: “The Norwegian-flagged yacht had sent out a

By Our Correspondent The United States has announced a commitment of $553 million to support the development of a deepwater shipping container terminal known as the “Colombo West International Terminal” in the PORT OF COLOMBO, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The funding for this project will be provided by the US Development and Finance Corporation

How Pilot killed 3 crew wounded – Russian missile hit Filipino bulk carrier   By Our Correspondent FleetMon has disclosed that “Analysis of published photos and ships near Danube Delta (usual waiting site for ships about to call Ukraine), whose AIS are off during last 24-48 hours (as of 0130 UTC Nov 9), allows to

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Russian ferry hit by fleeing cargo ship By Our Correspondent A Russian cargo ferry SLAVYANIN and general cargo ship NEW RAOUF collided at around 0150 EEST November 8, 2023 in Black sea some 80 nm E of Varna, Bulgaria, while sailing on intersected courses, with NEW RAOUF having to give way to SLAVYANIN,

By Our Correspondent A propeller of cruise ship MSC POESIA was entangled in her mooring line during unmooring in the afternoon November 4, 2023, when the ship with 2577 passengers on board was to leave Piraeus Greece, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Propeller was cleared, but she was detained until completion of due inspection and

MARITIME: NYK to Convert an LNG Powered Tug “Sakigake” to Ammonia   By Our Correspondent The NYK Group in Japan has launched a project to convert their LNG-powered tugboat, named “SAKIGAKE,” to run on ammonia as its fuel source, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The project to create an ammonia-fuelled tugboat was initially announced in