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Crew Faces ‘Disturbing’ Phone Inspection in Ningbo
Immigration authorities recently boarded a non-Chinese flag ship in Ningbo and conducted an inspection of the crew’s mobile phones, marine insurer West of England P&I informed. The crew were told to surrender their phones and content from each of the phones was uploaded to the authorities’ laptop fo
Drewry: Multipurpose Shipping Sector Remains in Cautious Optimism
The multipurpose shipping fleet is set to see a rise in market share and a recovery in freight rates in 2018, amid recovering demand and improved market conditions, shipping consultancy Drewry said. Although China’s plans to curb steel production in an attempt to clean-up the air pollution may well
Panama Canal Ends FY17 with Record Annual Cargo Tonnage
The Panama Canal welcomed a record 403.8 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) of cargo in fiscal year 2017, the largest amount of annual tonnage ever transited in its 103-year history. As explained, the 22.2 percent increase from the previous year can be directly attributed to the added capacity provi
IMB: 121 Piracy Incidents Reported So Far in 2017
A total of 121 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported in the first nine months of 2017, according to the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) latest quarterly report on maritime piracy. In total, 92 vessels were boarded, 13 were f
Unions Push Madagascar to Reinstate Sacked Dockers
South African unions will organize a protest on October 18 demanding that the Madagascan Government takes all necessary steps to reinstate 43 dockworkers who were sacked at the Port of Toamasina. Planned by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), and its affiliate the South African Tran
Mediterranean Ferry Operators Troubled by Sulfur Emissions Cap
Mediterranean ferry operators voiced their concerns on meeting the 0.5% sulfur emissions cap due in 2020 during Interferry’s 42nd annual conference in Split, Croatia. According to Minoan Lines Managing Director Antonios Maniadakis, using low sulfur fuel would increase costs by EUR 2 million ( USD 2.
GoM Oil Spill Largest Since Deepwater Horizon?
Some 7,950 to 9,350 barrels of oil released from Delta House floating production facility last week could be the largest oil spill in the US since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, according to Bloomberg. The oil was released from the facility’s subsea infrastructure in 4,463 feet water depth
Search Ongoing for Ten Emerald Star Crew
Ten Indian seafarers are still unaccounted for following the sinking of the 57,367 dwt bulk carrier Emerald Star in the morning hours of October 13, according to data provided by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The ship was sailing some 280 km east of the northern tip of the Philippines when i
Port of Broome Receives Funds for Channel Works
The Port of Broome in Western Australia has received funds for channel and turning basin works that will help the port to benefit from increased cruise vessel visits from 2019, Kimberley Ports Authority informed. Funds amounting to AUD 7 million (USD 5.5 million) have come from State Government agen
Construction of Anaklia Deep Sea Port to Kick Off in December
The construction of Anaklia Deep Sea Port in the Black Sea Region is scheduled to start on December 20, 2017, the Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) informed. “Anaklia Port is a project of an unprecedented scale for our country… We started the preparatory works last year and promised to start the
Hapag-Lloyd Hits USD 414 Mn Target with Capital Increase
German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has raised EUR 352 million (approx. USD 414 million) in gross proceeds from its capital increase scheme, the company informed. The capital increase, announced in September, saw 96.5 percent of the existing shareholders exercise their subscription rights. The move was agree
Small-Scale FLNG Business Concept Unveiled for Discovered Resources
A new business concept for the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG ) industry aimed at freeing up small-scale resources of gas around the world is being floated out by Add Energy, an international energy consultancy provider, Transborders Energy (TBE), TechnipFMC and MODEC. The new business model t
Report: South Korean Police Seeking Arrest of Hanjin Group’s CEO
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for the Chairman of Hanjin Group, Cho Yang-ho, Reuters reports citing police officials. Hanjin Group is a holding company comprising the defunct shipping company, Hanjin Shipping, and Korean Air airline. The arrest is being sought on the grounds of a
Construction of IJmuiden Sea Lock Gains Momentum
A year since the launching of the construction of the new sea lock at the North Sea Canal entrance in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, activities are well underway on making the project a reality. This month has seen the official start of the construction of the new lock control building, and the relocati