Maritime

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 […]

Denmark unveils plans for new Container Terminal to be completed by 2023 Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) along with their new partners By & Havan on Wednesday, announced their plans to build a new container terminal in Ydre Nordhavn, Denmark, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The planned terminal will be complete by 2023 and has an

Los Angeles Port Sets New Record, Handles 10.9M TEUs   The port of Los Angeles often termed as the ‘busiest port in the US, has set a new western hemisphere record by closing the fiscal year with a massive record of 10.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in container throughput for the year, according to

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