Maritime

How Aframax tanker suffered engine failure while transiting Bosphorus   Crude oil tanker STI ELYSEES has suffered an engine failure around noon July 16, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Crude oil tanker STI ELYSEES suffered engine failure around noon July 16, 2021, in Beykoz area, Istanbul, while transiting Bosphorus in the northern direction in […]

Filipino Chief Engineer of bulk carrier NORD SUNDA dies   Chief Engineer of bulk carrier NORD SUNDA, 49-year old Filipino national, passed away on July 16, 2021, in hospital in Le Havre, presumably because of covid 19, according to FleetMon. It stated: “ 5 other crew who were hospitalized, recovered and will be repatriated to

Italy bans Cruise Ships from Venice   The Italian government on Tuesday announced its decision to ban all large cruise ships from entering the famous Venice lagoon which was also declared as a national monument, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The decision is being termed as a measure to safeguard the endangered ecosystem and heritage

MSC unfolds plan for the new mega cruise terminal at port Miami MSC Cruises have announced their partnership with Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri, targeted at building a new state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal at Port Miami. According to FleetMon, “Once completed, this $414 million mega terminal will be serving as many as the latest three-generation ships and will

How cargo ships collide at Taganrog in Russia Sister General Cargo ships owned by the same company collided at Taganrog Port, Russia, Azov sea, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Sister General Cargo ships owned by the same company collided at Taganrog Port, Russia, Azov sea. “General cargo ship SV KNYAZ VLADIMIR went out of control

How Coastal freighter sank after collision in Manila Bay Utility vessel BKM 104 collided with a small coastal freighter PALAWAN PEARL early in the morning July 8, 2021, in Manila Bay, South Harbor Anchorage area, Philippines. According to FleetMon, “Freighter hull was breached, she sank, resting on bottom portside, being partially above waterline. “Crew understood

MARITIME ACCIDENT:  Explosion, fire hit container ship in Dubai A huge explosion followed by fire occurred on board of small regional container ship OCEAN TRADER at Dubai port, United Arab Emirate, UAE, at night or early in the morning July 8, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship berthed at Dubai on Jul 7

How Container ship MOL CHARISMA ran aground in China Container ship MOL CHARISMA has run aground at around 1800 LT (UTC +7) July 5, 2021 in China, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Container ship MOL CHARISMA ran aground at around 1800 LT (UTC +7) Jul 5 after leaving Cai Mep -Vung Tau Vietnam, some 180

MASS ILLNESS: Tanker interrupted voyage in the Atlantic Bitumen tanker IVER AMBITION interrupted her voyage from The Netherlands to Trois-Rivières Canada, and sailed to Conception Bay, southeast the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, on July 3, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bitumen tanker IVER AMBITION interrupted her voyage from the Netherlands to Trois-Rivières Canada, and