Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board
Several key figures from Hong Kong shipping have been appointed to the new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board which launched Monday.
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Finland Bans Ship Waste Discharge in Historic Move
Cargo vessels are no longer allowed to release toilet wastewater, sulphuric wash water, or scrubber sludge into Finland's coastal waters.
Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona
A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.
Explosion Leaves Crude Tanker Vilamoura Adrift off Libya
Crude oil tanker Vilamoura, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, experienced a onboard explosion about 80 nautical miles off the Libyan coast
Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman
On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.
ILO Launches Study to Improve Ship Recycling in Pakistan
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a detailed study to evaluate and improve Pakistan’s ship recycling industry.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock
On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.
Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay
On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.
Seafarer Day Focuses on Ending Shipboard Harassment
The focus of this year’s International Day of the Seafarer, an event backed by the United Nations, falls on the My Harassment-Free Ship initiative
Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen
An explosion aboard the Bow Hercules, a Norwegian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, occurred on June 24 while the vessel was docked at Foynes Port, Ireland
Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port
A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.
MSC Drives West Africa Into Big Ship Trade Rankings
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has propelled West Africa into Alphaliner’s top 10 of shipping routes served by the largest vessels in operation.
Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding
June 23, Navashino, a Russian-flagged cargo ship transporting wheat, ran aground on the Volga River, near the Balakhna cargo corridor in Russia.
Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends
The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.
Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany
The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.