Tanker ARIN struck the Buraiqa oil pier at Misrata port, Libya, in the evening April 29, 2021 while berthing, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Pier was severely damaged and partially destroyed, tanker seemingly, sustained dents, probably a gash. She arrived from Tobruk Libya, and as of May 1, remained berthed in port. Photos Ministry of […]
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Captain of Italian container ship ITAL LIBERA got sick and died on board while the ship was in the Indian ocean, on a scheduled trip from Durban South Africa to Singapore, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The sad news appeared on Apr 13, when the ship was approaching Malacca Strait. The ship was banned from
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
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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
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Near Exmouth on Western Australia’s northwest coast, plans are underway to construct Australia-first regenerative deep-water port, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Gascoyne Gateway, an Australian firm has proposed plans for the project, and they aim to do more than simply protect what’s left of the environment, striving to employ environmental regenerative techniques in the area.
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At the Port of Ploce, Croatian police made their third major seizure of cocaine this year, worth a record 72 million dollars, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The shipment was hidden inside containers originating out of South America. As per the Croatian police, smugglers are now targeting ports in Southern Europe, as major European ports
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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
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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
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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
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