Update 2: Tianjin Port Disaster Claims 112 Lives, 95 Missing
Rescue crews have found 112 bodies, with 95 people still missing, 85 of whom are firefighters, after two huge explosions leveled parts of the industrial area of China’s Port of Tianjin where dangerous chemicals and goods are stored late Wednesday night, Xinhua news agency reports…. Read more
Stranded Focomar Crew Safe and Sound
The twenty-four crew members of the Panamanian-flagged bulker Focomar have been rescued after taking refuge on a small island west of Socotra a few days earlier…. Read more
Korean Bulker Crew Forced to Work without Food and Pay
The crew of a Korean bulk carrier in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, has been denied basic rights such as access to food and has been forced to work without pay… Read more
Drama on Board Liberian-Flagged Cargo Ship
A dramatic incident was reported on board a Liberian flagged-cargo ship yesterday while sailing off Sesimbra, Portugal after one of its crew members … Read more
Drewry: Cosco, CSCL Merger Could Have Ripple Effect on Container Shipping
China is said to be planning to merge is two container shipping majors China Cosco and CSCL within efforts to consolidate state owned enterprises, which is likely to cause a domino effect on existing carrier alliances… Read more
World Maritime News Staff