Maritime

MARITIME: AFC sells stake in Takoradi Port Project   By Our Correspondent The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has sold its 35% equity share in Atlantic Terminal Services Ltd. (ATSL) to the port operator Yilport Holding, according to FleetMon. It stated: “In 2019, AFC, an African development finance institution, committed to investing up to $138 million […]

MARITIME: Bulk carrier aground in Martin Garcia channel, Rio de la Plata   By Our Correspondent A Bulk carrier CYMONA PRIDE ran aground at 104.2 kilometer mark in Martin Garcia channel, a waterway between the River Plate (and its Uruguayan ports) and the Uruguay River, Rio de la Plata, at around 0940 UTC November 3,

MARITIME: CMA CGM container ship cocaine drop-off, filmed by police   By Our Correspondent A Container ship OLIVIA I was closely monitored by Spanish law enforcement agencies after they were tipped on possible cocaine drop from container ship which was to pass Gibraltar, en route from Cartagena Colombia, according to FleetMon. It stated: “On October

MARITIME: Australian Court Finds Carnival Cruises Negligent in Ruby Princess COVID-19 Outbreak   By Our Correspondent A court in Australia has ruled against Carnival Cruises in a class-action lawsuit, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The court determined that the cruise line was negligent in its handling of passengers and had misrepresented the risks associated with

MARITIME: New LNG Bunker Vessel, Clean Everglades Christened by Seaside LNG   By Our Correspondent A new LNG bunker barge, named “Clean Everglades,” was christened in a ceremony at the Fincantieri Bay shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The new vessel will expand Seaside LNG’s bunkering operations to the Gulf of

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How British freighter sank after collision with Polish bulk carrier in North Sea   By Our Correspondent A General cargo ship VERITY collided with bulk carrier POLESIE at around 0300 UTC October 24, 2023 in German Bight some 16 nm north of Langeoog Island, East Frisian Islands, while moving on crossing courses, according

MARITIME: NYK Debuts First LNG-Powered Bulker, “Shoyo” for Coal Transport in Japan   By Our Correspondent The Japan-based shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), has introduced its first LNG-fueled Panamax-class bulker, the “SHOYO,” into service, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship will primarily transport coal for Kyushu Electric Power Co.’s coal-fired power plants.

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How Russian freighter with Iran-bound corn on board ran aground   By Our Correspondent A Russian freighter with Iran-bound corn on board ran aground in the Volga – Caspian sea Canal on October 15, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship VOLGO-BALT 232 ran aground on 146 km mark in Volga

By Our Correspondent The brand-new Royal Caribbean vessel, “Utopia of the Seas,” made its debut at a shipyard in France on September 16th, according to FleetMon. It stated: “With a staggering 236,860 gross tons, this cruise ship will be the world’s second-largest cruise liner upon its scheduled launch in July 2024. “Part of Royal Caribbean’s