Maritime

COVID-19: Tanker all-crew positive test mystery, Chile Product tanker NAVE BELLATRIX has arrived at Valparaiso anchorage, Chile, from Houston A, with 12 crew tested positive of Coronavirus pandemic, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Product tanker NAVE BELLATRIX arrived at Valparaiso anchorage, Chile, on Aug 9, from Houston A, with a cargo of, reportedly, diesel. On

How Russian freighter Interrupted voyage off Spain BALTIYSKIY BEREG, NUC has suffered a breakdown, engine or mechanical, in the afternoon of August 18, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “BALTIYSKIY BEREG, NUC since Aug 17, W of northwest Spain. En route from Italy via Malta to Hull UK ETA Aug 21. Interrupted voyage, sailed (or towed) to Coruna Spain, docked

MARITIME: Canada boosts port investment to promote trade   The government of Canada has expanded investment to enhance businesses in the maritime sector, according to FleetMom. It stated: “The government of Canada has announced a major investment in its port infrastructure. Laying the foundation for the future, Canada has presented plans to invest in the

Cement carrier stuck on coral reefs in West Papua Aggregates carrier INDI NURMATALIA 07 with 2,200 tons of cement onboard has run aground on coral reefs at night on August 7, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Aggregates carrier INDI NURMATALIA 07 with 2,200 tons of cement on board ran aground on coral reefs at