USCG Rescues Two Near Beaufort
U.S. Coast Guard and Marine Corps helicopter crews rescued two people and a dog Sunday from a grounded sailboat near Beaufort. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector…
MacGregor Bags Contract from STX
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a contract from STX France SA to deliver cargo and passenger access equipment for two cruise ships. The order was booked…
Reopening of the Caravel La Niña III
The delivery ceremony and reopening of the Caravel La Niña III, faithful replica of the ship of Columbus, the Caravel “La Niña III“ was held yesterday in the city of Las Palmas.
China in Mind, Japan Seeks Maritime Ties with India
apan has pitched for stronger maritime security cooperation with India, to counter an increasingly powerful China. During his visit in India on Saturday Japan's…
Taiwan's Coast Guard to Open New Base
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) plans to open a new base in disputed waters north of Taiwan in May 2016. The new base at Port of Taipei in New Taipei is…
Noreco, North Energy Agree Asset Transfer on PL484
Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) has agreed to transfer its 30 per cent ownership in PL484 in the Norwegian Sea to North Energy ASA (North). The transfer is subject to government approval.
Homecoming for HMCS Toronto after 7 Months
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto arrived in her home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Jan. 18, after seven months in the Mediterranean Sea region as part of Operation REASSURANCE…
Broome Port Prepares for Cyclone
In preparation for a possible tropical cyclone, Broome Port was closed to shipping at 1700 hours local time yesterday (18 January) and Port Hedland is considering…
California Fines 4 Shipping Firms
The California Air Resources Board has fined four shipping companies a combined $146,719 for failing to switch from dirty diesel “bunker” fuel to cleaner, low-sulfur…
Congestion hits Lagos Ports
With 11 vessels have been waiting to get a space to berth in Lagos Ports Complex (LPC) in order to discharge cargo since December 2014 heavy congestion hits Lagos Ports General Cargo Terminal.
Port of Cork to Upgrade Cobh Cruise Terminal
The Port of Cork will invest over €1.5 million in upgrading facilities at Cobh Cruise Terminal, Ireland’s only dedicated cruise berth, with the installation of a…
India to Convert 101 Rivers into Waterways
As part of promoting water transport in the country, the Indian government has set an ambitious target to convert 101 rivers across the nation into waterways. The Minister for Road Transport…
Shanghai Retains Crown as Busiest Container Port
China’s Shanghai retained its title as the world’s busiest container port for a fifth consecutive year after widening the gap with its closest rival Singapore, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Golar LNG Secures Charters for Carrier Duo
Golar LNG announced today that it has been awarded 2 time charters by Nigeria LNG Ltd ("NLNG") to employ the recently delivered Golar Frost and Golar Crystal. Employment…
Ghana's Navy Frees Hijacked Tanker
The Ghana Navy has foiled a pirate attack on a Nigerian cargo vessel, MT Mariam and captured all eight bandits. The pirates were armed, but no one, including a nine-member crew aboard MT Mariam…
BHM Penlaw, Tactique Unite to Offer Arctic Solutions
BHM Penlaw and Tactique Ltd have now joined forces to support their clients in exploiting an alternative sea route which reduces sailing distance by 4,300 nm and…
Chilean Ship Refused Entry to Fiji Water
Fiji has prevented the livestock carrier MV Polaris 2 travelling to China from Chile, from entering Fijian waters because it did not have the proper transit permit.
Iranian Naval Fleet in Rescue Mission
In a bid to protect cargo ships and oil tankers in international waters, the Iranian Navy’s 33rd fleet of warships departed for the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea on Sunday…
Update on Stricken Ship Hoegh Osaka
The stricken ship Hoegh Osaka continues to be stable and the salvors ongoing ballasting operations have now reduced the list to 48 degrees. The divers yesterday…
21 dead, 1 missing after tug sinks in Yangtze
Chinese authorities have confirmed that 21 people were killed and one is still missing after a tug boat undergoing sea trials sank in the Yangtze River, the state…
