By Our Correspondent The first Floating Regasification and Storage Unit (FSRU) to be used in the Floating LNG terminal in Lubmin, arrived in Germany on 24th November, according to FleetMon. It stated: “This FSRU will become a part of the first and only privately financed LNG terminal, supplying LNG to Germany. While in Finland, UK-based […]
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By Our Correspondent An alternative to the Panama Canal is being proposed by a Florida-based transportation and infrastructure company named Zergratran, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The company is seeking to raise $75 mn in funding to provide this alternative route for shipping containers. “The project, named Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA) will be an
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MARITIME ACCIDENT: How VLCC tanker was attacked by drones off Yemeni coast, Gulf of Aden By Our Correspondent News emerged that VLCC PRATIKA on November 21, 2022, was attacked by drones, air or surface not clear, off Al-Dhaba’s Ash Shihr Oil Terminal, Hadramout Governorate, Yemen, Gulf of Aden, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Details are
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By Our Correspondent A Research ship NEW OCEAN RESEARCHER 1 suffered a power loss on November 13, 2022, in South China sea off northwest Luzon, during research works, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Research ship NEW OCEAN RESEARCHER 1 suffered a power loss on Nov 13 in South China sea off northwest Luzon, during research
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Seacor Marine issued a statement, saying that “The L/B Robert was fully evacuated on Friday as a precaution in advance of severe weather forecasts over the weekend, according to FleetMon. It stated: “During an aerial visual inspection late in the day yesterday, the vessel was observed to be off position on one side but otherwise
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By Our Correspondent A new vessel named the “Auto Achieve” has been introduced at Gothenburg by UECC, offering short-sea shipping services. The ship was christened on 16th November 2022, at the port of Gothenburg, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The vessel will call on the port of Gothenburg every week after entering service. The vessel
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By Our Correspondent A Fire erupted twice in a boiler on board of tanker ATLANTIC LILY, which is offloading jet fuel at Anchorage, Alaska, according to FleetMon. It stated: “First fire started at night Nov 18, with a lot of black smoke. Fuel offloading was immediately suspended. Fire was extinguished, but early in the morning
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A Container ship KAPPA suffered engine failure in Bosphorus at around 1955 UTC on November 18, 2022, in front of Kandilli, while transiting the Strait in the northern direction, en route from Ambarli to Novorossiysk, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Container ship KAPPA suffered engine failure in Bosphorus at around 1955 UTC Nov 18 in
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By Our Correspondent General cargo ship BUNGO PRINCESS collided with a fishing vessel north of Keelung, Taiwan, shortly after 1500 LT on November 12, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The fishing vessel was cut in two, literally, and sank. 7 fishermen on board were rescued. BUNGO PRINCESS left keeling bound for Kaohsiung, but after
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By Our Correspondent Stena Oil, Stena Tejnik and OljOla Shipping are collaborating to construct a 2000 dwt chemical tanker in Turkey, according to FleetMon. It stated: “It is designed to be one of the first vessels dedicated to methanol bunkering and is targeted to meet demands in the Northern European region. “OljOla is the owner
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