Maritime

First live digitalized bunker delivery was successfully conducted in Singapore Singapore has conducted its maiden test of live bunker delivery financing using an electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN), according to FleetMon. It stated: “The initial transaction was between TFG Marie and Ocean Network Express (ONE) and was facilitated by Asencz, DBS Bank, and the Singapore

DRUG TRAFFICKING: Cocaine disguised as charcoal worth $41 million Seized in Port of Rotterdam Cocaine has been found concealed as charcoal with a market value of up to 35 million euros ($41.4 million) has been confiscated in a combined effort by the Irish and Dutch officials, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The cocaine was discovered

How armed robbers stormed robbed oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico Eight armed robbers have attacked a Mexican oil platform SANDUNGA at the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico, according to FleetMon. It stated: “8 armed robbers managed to climb on board of Mexican oil platform SANDUNGA at night Jul 19, at the Bay

Berthed Dutch cargo ship developed the heavy list in Rotterdam General cargo ship MAXIMA, berthed at Waalhaven, Rotterdam, developed a heavy starboard side list in the evening of July 21, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship MAXIMA, berthed at Waalhaven, Rotterdam, and developed a heavy starboard side list in the evening Jul 21.

How fire guts Aggregates carrier in Malaysia   Aggregates carrier SHI XIANG 156, deployed in dredging works in Pulau Indah waters, Port Klang, Malaysia, has caught fire, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Aggregates carrier SHI XIANG 156, deployed in dredging works in Pulau Indah waters, Port Klang, Malaysia, caught fire shortly after midday July 19,

Canada blocks Laurentia Project over environmental concerns   After a thorough and intensive environmental assessment, The Environmental Assessment Report of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has concluded that the Laurentia Project – Port of Quebec Deep Water Wharf- Beauport Sector was likely to cause adverse environmental impact, according to FleetMon. It stated: “After

Norway awards Ferry Berths Rebuilding Contract worth $34m   The Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Statens vegvesen, has announced the signing of a contract with the construction and civil engineering company Peab on 14th July 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Statens vegvesen, recently announced the signing of a contract with