Maritime

Sri Lanka forces orders out ship with Radioactive Cargo for China Sri Lankan port authorities have forced out a ship carrying radioactive cargo without declaring that it carries the same, according to FleetMon. It stated; “Well, that’s exactly what happened in Hambantota port in Southern Sri Lanka. An Antigua-registered ship, the MV BBC NAPLES entered […]

Trafigura and Braskem collaborate on carbon offset naphtha cargo Trafigura Group Pte Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading companies, and Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and a world leader in biopolymers production, have collaborated on what is believed to be the first cargo of carbon offset naphtha. The cargo

Grounded RoRO Car Carrier Ferry rescued in Marmara Sea   Both the coasts of Turkey and the coasts of other countries have been witnessing the successful rescue operations of “stranded ships” for a while, according to FleetMon. It stated: “A new one was added to these maritime accidents in the Marmara Sea at the beginning

GULF OF GUINEA: Nigerian Navy procures Hydrographic research vessel from France to combat insecurity By OUR CORRESPONDENT   THE Nigerian Navy, NN has procured a new hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel to enhance its efforts in tackling insecurity in Nigeria, and by extension the Gulf of Guinea. The delivery of the new offshore survey vessel

Suezmax tanker FARIWAY seeks medical assistance to two sick crew off Le Havre in France By Alison Godswill The Suezmax tanker FARIWAY has requested medical assistance to two sick crew in the evening of April 20, 2021, off Le Havre, France, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Suezmax tanker FARIWAY requested medical assistance to two sick

NIMASA lists accomplishments of maritime law, goes for amendment By Eyo Nsima   THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has noted that signing into law of the Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act, as an indication of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to piracy and sea robbery in Nigeria and

Freighter’s bow damaged in contact with mole, Brunsbuettel General cargo ship HEINZ G has reportedly collided with Mole 2 when about to enter Kiel Canal via small lock in Brunsbuettel, according to FleetMon. It stated: “General cargo ship HEINZ G reportedly collided with Mole 2 when about to enter Kiel Canal via small lock in