Maritime

Iranian and Chinese very large tankers detained for illegal activities in Indonesia   Two Very Large Crude Oil tankers, Chinese FREYA and Iranian HORSE, were detained by Indonesian Maritime Security Agency in Pontianak waters, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, for illegal oil transfer, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Both ships AIS were switched off (HORSE AIS off […]

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Collision at Valdez Marine Terminal Alaska An accident involving crude oil tanker and tug took place at Valdez Oil Terminal Alaska, on Jan 11, details of an accident having been released on Jan 19, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Crude oil tanker POLAR ENDEAVOUR was about to leave terminal after she completed

How 5 stowaways, 1.5 ton of cocaine found on board of container ship   Container ship DUSSELDORF EXPRESS was approached by rubber boat on Jan 9, while the ship was drifting off Cartagena, Colombia, Caribbean, waiting for clearance to enter port, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The bridge spotted the boat and alerted the authorities.

How Ukrainian cargo ship sinks at Bartin anchorage, Black Sea, leaving 2 dead   General cargo ship ARVIN with 15 crew on board reportedly sank or sinking at Bartin anchorage, Turkey, Black sea coast, on Jan 17, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Two crew reportedly died, SAR was still under way as of 1130

MARITIME ACCIDENT: FPSO ESPOIR IVOIRIEN in fatal accident, two people died     Two people have died in cargo tank of FPSO ESPOIR IVOIRIEN on Jan 14, 2021 in an accident, offshore Ivory Coast, according to FleetMon.   It stated: “Two people died in cargo tank of FPSO ESPOIR IVOIRIEN on Jan 14, 2021 in

How Bulk carrier AMAL-T has collided with another cargo ship while entering Qinzhou Port in South China     Bulk carrier AMAL-T has collided with oncoming cargo ship (unidentified) while entering Qinzhou Port, South China, Gulf of Tonkin, in the evening Jan 4, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier loaded with 27,465 tons of manganese ore was severely damaged, sustaining hull breach

How Korean cable-laying ship struck 4,000 ton barge in Singapore Strait   Cable laying ship SEGERO struck barge loaded with some 4000 tons of granite, towed by Indonesia tug TB INDAH LAUT 2201 (IMO 8690863), east of Karimunbesar Island, Riau archipelago, Singapore Strait, at around 0330 LT (UTC +7) Jan 14, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Ship’s bow