Maritime

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Russian freighter catches fire at Arkhangelsk By Our Correspondent A Russian freighter has caught fire at Arkhangelsk port, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire erupted in cargo hold of general cargo ship TERSKIY BEREG at Arkhangelsk port, White Sea, Russia, at around 1430 Moscow time August 12. “12 fire engines and 45 firefighters […]

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Iranian LPG tanker on fire By Our Correspondent An Iranian LPG tanker has caught fire in the Persian Gulf, off the Iranian coast, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Iranian media on Aug 10 report tanker fire in the Persian Gulf off the Iranian coast, assumedly in the engine room. All 22 crew are

MARITIME: Global accident rises by 2.7% to 76 By Our Correspondent Global accidents have risen by 2.7 per cent to 76 in July 2023, from 74 recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. However, the number of fatalities dropped by 113.3 per cent to 15, from 32 recorded during the period under review. FleetMon, which

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Combination gas tanker disabled off Orkneys By Our Correspondent A combination gas tanker INEOS INTREPID suffered engine failure late Jul 30 north of Orkney Islands, while en route from Rafnes Norway to the USA, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Disabled ship drifted until early morning August 1, 2023, when she was taken on

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Feeder container ship aground, Kattegat Denmark By Our Correspondent A Container ship ELBWATER ran aground in Lillegrund shallows some 10 nm SE of Aarhus, Denmark, at around 0440 UTC July 28, 2023, while en route from Fredericia to Aarhus, according to FeetMon. It stated: “Still aground as of 1600 UTC Jul 28, awaiting

MARITIME: TUI Cruises Tests Sustainable Biofuel Blend “B30” With Its Cruise Ship By Our Correspondent TUI Cruises, the renowned cruise line, has successfully tested a biofuel blend named B30 on its cruise ship, MEIN SCHIFF 4, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Derived from cooking oil, this eco-friendly fuel offers significant reductions in sulfur emissions and

MARITIME: 20 crew detained in ongoing cocaine bust investigation in Nigeria By Our Correspondent Twenty four kilos of cocaine were found on board of bulk carrier COOPER ISLAND in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 6, 2023, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship is detained or arrested, all 20 crew including Master are also detained, understood

MARITIME: Four Stowaways Discovered During Transatlantic Voyage By Our Correspondent Four men have been taken into custody by the Brazilian Police after being discovered on top of the rudder of a ship that had just completed a 13-day transatlantic voyage, according to FleetMon. It stated: “While claiming to be Nigerian, the men were unable to

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How Container ship capsized after collision off Ningbo By Our Correspondent A Container ship XIN YUAN LONG 6 collided with the sand carrier (no details) on the morning of July 17, shortly after leaving Ningbo, China, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Sand carrier sank. XIN YUAN LONG 6 suffered hull breaches or breaches,

MARITIME ACCIDENT: US Navy transport ship aground in Persian Gulf By Our Correspondent A United States Navy transport ship that ran aground in the Persian Gulf has been refloated, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Was refloated at around 0040 UTC Jul 16, taken to nearby Khalifa Bin Salman Port anchorage, anchored. Remained anchored as of