Drifting Cargo Ship Evacuated Off Bartın
On November 21, a drifting cargo vessel was reportedly evacuated after the vessel was disabled at Sea and a distress call was raised.
What happened?
The Turkish Coast Guard had reportedly received a distress call in...
[Watch] Odense Canal Blocked by Grounding
On November 21, the Odense Canal was blocked after a vessel reportedly ran aground while entering the port.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Arklow Valour’ reportedly ran aground and blocked the traffic from entering the Odense...
How OPEC Cuts Could Benefit Crude Tankers: Update
By James Catlin
Summary:
Shifting crude trade flows can have a significant impact on the tanker market.
Days after OPEC announced production cuts I put out some predictions on how that might impact trade flows.
Let's...
Hapag-Lloyd Says No to Containership Newbuilding Orders
Following its takeover of UASC German container line Hapag-Lloyd is putting newbuilding orders on hold for the next few years.
In its nine months earning report Hapag-Lloyd reported a net profit of EUR54.3m for the...
Optimarin Shakes Up BWT Sector with Unique Promise for Shipowners
Optimarin is announcing another first for the ballast water treatment (BWT) segment. The Norwegian-headquartered BWT specialist, which has focused exclusively on the development of environmentally friendly systems since its foundation in 1994, has become...
‘Arrested’ Oil Tanker Valued at R210m to Go on Auction
An oil tanker placed under arrest in Durban in June 2016 will be sold on auction on December 5.
The auctioneers said in a statement on Monday the Korean vessel‚ built in 2006 and named...
EU Navfor Detains Suspected Pirates
On November 20, six people suspected to be Somali pirates were detained by Italian mariners and their vessel were seized
What happened?
The Italian vessel ‘ITS Virginio Fasan’ reportedly apprehended six people suspected to be pirates...
Tankers Mooring Line Tangles with Tug’s Propellers
On November 17, a tug boat reportedly capsized while providing assistance to a tanker which was in pilot.
What happened?
The tug boat ‘Uqoyi’ was involved in tanker assistance operation with two other harbour tugs ‘Uthukela’...
Skipper of Ilanga Rescued by Cargo Ship
On November 18, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand received a distress call from captain of an ‘Ilanga’ vessel and he was swiftly rescued by a cargo vessel.
What happened?
A 67 year old Norwegian...
Is 2017 a Turning Point for LNG Bunkering?
There has been a blizzard of LNG bunkering developments in 2017, and none more notable than the announcement earlier this month by CMA CGM. The French liner operator specified dual-fuel engines for nine new...