Product tanker AQUA MARINE, en route to Kavkaz Port, Russia, has suffered an engine failure in the morning of August 24, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Product tanker AQUA MARINE suffered engine failure early in the morning Aug 24 in the southern part of Bosphorus, while transiting the Straits in northern direction, en route […]
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Bulk carrier GEORGIA HARMONY which arrived at Santos anchorage, Brazil, on August 17, 2021, from Gibraltar, has been quarantined, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier GEORGIA HARMONY arrived at Santos anchorage, Brazil, on Aug 17, from Gibraltar, with 19 crew on board. On Aug 19 ANVISA health agency found medical records showing that some
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China’s pilot project of building the largest all-electric-drive cruise ship in the world is coming close to reality at the Yichang shipbuilding industrial park, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The all-electrically powered cruise ship named Yangtze Three Gorges 1 is based on a project launched by the Chinese government as a mega initiative for encouraging
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How Ukrainian Master of container ship MAERSK SURABAYA was arrested in Australia A 59-year old Ukrainian Master of container ship MAERSK SURABAYA has been arrested by Australian Federal Police (AFP), according to FleetMon. It stated: “A 59-year old Ukrainian Master of container ship MAERSK SURABAYA was arrested by Australian Federal Police (AFP) sometime between August
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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
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), Monday, disclosed that the Baltimore Port administration has been awarded a federal grant worth $1.6 million for reinforcement of cybersecurity infrastructure at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The funding has been released under the Port Security Grant Program,
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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
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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
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Port of Shanghai moves to tackle container shortages The Port of Shanghai has taken steps targeted at tackling container shortages, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The latest problem that has taken over the shipping industry is the short supply and blockages of containers. Addressing the complaints from shippers regarding the unavailability of equipment, the Port
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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
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