US to Haul Stricken Destroyer from Japan to US for Repairs
The U.S. Navy on Tuesday said it will haul the guided missile destroyer severely damaged in a collision with a freighter in Japanese waters back to the United States for repairs as soon as September. The collision killed seven sailors aboard the USS Fitzgerald and ripped a hole below the vessels waterline. Naval engineers in Japan have patched up the destroyer but extensive damage that nearly sank the warship means it is unable to sail under its own steam.
Philippines says China Wanted Non-legally Binding South China Sea Code
China pushed for a maritime code of conduct with Southeast Asian countries that would not be legally binding, the Philippine foreign minister said on Tuesday. Alan…
Saudi Aramco Awards First Contract for Planned Shipyard Complex
Saudi Aramco said it has awarded the first major contract in the planned construction of a $5.2 billion shipyard complex designed to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil exports.
Italy, Malta Turn Away Migrant Rescue Boat
A Spanish aid group operating in the Mediterranean said on Tuesday one of its boats had been barred by Italy and Malta from disembarking migrants rescued two days ago.
Baltic Index Hits Over Three-month High
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest level in more than three months on Tuesday, supported by firmer rates for larger vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels, rose 2 points, or 0.19 percent, to 1,038 points, touching its highest since early May. The capesize index gained 4 points, or 0.24 percent, at 1,659 points.
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