International Maritime Prize for 2016 Presented to Koji Sekimizu
The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2016 has been presented to Mr. Koji Sekimizu, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for his contribution to the work of IMO over many years.
IMO...
Transport of Damaged Destroyer Resumed
On November 28, the damaged destroyer USS John S. McCain has reportedly resumed its voyage aboard a heavy lift vessel ‘Treasure’ to Yokosuka for further repairs.
What happened?
On August 21, the vessel involved in a...
Plan to Tow Runaway Barge Postponed Due to Poor Weather
On November 27, plans to tow a runaway fuel barge was postponed due to poor weather conditions.
What happened?
The fuel barge ‘Zidell Marine 277’ was reportedly planned to be safely towed by the tow boat...
Barge Carrying Cargo Worth Millions Sinks
On November 27, a barge transporting wind turbines worth millions reportedly sank in the river after the Captain tried to navigate under the bridge.
What happened?
The barge had been assigned the task of transporting turbine...
Seven Crew Trapped as Ships Collide
On November 28, twelve sailors were reportedly missing after two cargo vessels collided with each other in the Pearl River estuary. Out of the twelve sailors five have been rescued but search is on...
Navigation and Automation Systems with Naval Dome Cyber Protection
Totem Plus is to offer its customers Naval Dome’s cyber defence solution as a supplement to its PC-based navigation and automation systems, following the September signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the...
Panama and China Sign Accord on Maritime Transport
The government of Panama and the People’s Republic of China have signed an accord on maritime transport.
The accord was signed in the presence of China’s president Xi Jiping and Panama’s president Juan Carlos Varela...
DHT Holdings Plans to Sell Three of its Oldest VLCCs
The DHT Holdings, has announced its plan sell three of its oldest VLCCs in connection to a bank debt that has to repaid.
What happened?
The Company has planned to sell its three oldest VLCCs; DHT...
U.S. Destroyer Damaged Again as it Heads for Repairs
The U.S. Navy has been plagued by a string of accidents, has experienced a recent setback when a U.S.Navy vessel was damaged after it was being loaded on a heavy lift vessel for further...
12 Sailors Missing After Cargo Ships Collide in Pearl River Estuary
On November 27, twelve sailors were reportedly missing after two cargo vessels collided with each other in the Pearl River Estuary.
What happened?
Both the cargo vessels ‘Jiangsu’ and ‘Fujian’ reportedly collided with each other in...