Maritime

By Our Correspondent Thai freighter BANGPAKAEW was detained in Subic Bay, Philippines, for allegedly, smuggling in Philippines some 7,000 tons of bagged sugar, according to FleetMon. It stated: Thai freighter BANGPAKAEW was detained in Subic Bay, Philippines, for allegedly, smuggling in Philippines some 7,000 tons of bagged sugar, said nation’s Bureau of Customs BOC. The […]

By Our Correspondent Inland cargo ship SOUTHFORD bridge was destroyed after she struck the bridge in Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Zeeland in Netherlands, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Inland cargo ship SOUTHFORD bridge was destroyed after she struck the bridge in Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland, Zeeland, Netherlands, in the evening August 17, 2022. “Why skipper

By Our Correspondent A fire erupted on board of landing craft WESTERN STAR and soon engulfed the vessel, on August 17, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: ‘Fire erupted on board of landing craft WESTERN STAR and soon engulfed the vessel, on Aug 17 at South West Bay on Malekula island, Vanuatu. Pacific Energy has

By Our Correspondent A 25-year-old Chinese crew member of COSCO’s bulk carrier COSCO WUYISHAN was electrocuted on August 16, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: “25-year old Chinese crew member of COSCO’s bulk carrier COSCO WUYISHAN was electrocuted on August 16 at Veracruz, Mexico. COSCO WUYISHAN arrived at Veracruz on August 3, 2022 from China.

By Our Correspondent General cargo ship SUN UNICORN suffered engine failure after exiting Bosphorus in Black sea from Istanbul to Novorossiysk, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship SUN UNICORN suffered engine failure shortly after exiting Bosphorus in Black sea at around 1120 UTC August 17, 2022, while en route from Istanbul to Novorossiysk.

By Our Correspondent A Korean 24-ton fishing vessel has collided with cargo ship west of Taean County coast in western Korea, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Korean 24-ton fishing vessel collided with cargo ship west of Taean County coast, western Korea, Yellow Sea, at around 0500 Seoul time Aug 17. Fishing vessel sank, 11 crew

By Our correspondent General cargo ship MANASSA MOON M has suffered engine failure at night August 14, 2022 in central part of Dardanelles, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship MANASSA MOON M suffered engine failure at night August 14, 2022 in central part of Dardanelles while transiting the Strait in southern direction, en

By Our Correspondent As a result of labour issues, Princess Cruises canceled 11 cruise trips aboard its ship, DIAMOND PRINCESS, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Due to staffing challenges, Princess Cruises canceled 11 cruise trips aboard its ship, DIAMOND PRINCESS. This marked a delay in the vessel’s return to service after the disruption caused due

By Our Correspondent Tanker SELINA II suffered engine failure at around 0800 UTC August 15, 2022 in southern Dardanelles off Kumkale, while en route from Gibraltar to Istanbul, apparently in Ballast, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Tanker SELINA II suffered engine failure at around 0800 UTC Aug 15 in southern Dardanelles off Kumkale, while en

By Our Correspondent Windcat Workboats, a part of the Compagnie Maritime Belge, has obtained the first permit in the Netherlands to bunker hydrogen, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Windcat Workboats, a part of the Compagnie Maritime Belge, has obtained the first permit in the Netherlands to bunker hydrogen. The license has been granted in the