Incidents
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Oil Products Tanker Pacific Zircon struck by projectile off coast of Oman – Details
An oil tanker was struck by a suspected drone off the coast of Oman, officials said The Liberian-flagged tanker is a vessel of Eastern Pacific Shipping, a Singapore-based shipping company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer. The Pacific Zircon, as the tanker is called, was “hit by a projectile approximately 150 miles…
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Maersk returns to the FMC over an accusation against Hamburg Sud
A furniture importer levels sharp criticism at Maersk carrier Hamburg Süd, demanding huge compensation. The case is one of several filed with the US maritime authority. Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier…
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Egypt seizes a drug ship led by a Russian crew in the port of Alexandria
Egyptian Authorities in Port of Alexandria arrested 5 Russians, members of the crew of a ship carrying narcotics, including the captain, a chief aide, and 3 others. The Russian Embassy in Egypt posted that it is closely dealing with the situation around the arrest of Russian citizens in the port…
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Panamax bulk carrier disabled in Martyrs Bridge – Bosphorus
Bulk carrier SAKIZAYA ELEGANCE suffered engine failure under 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, at around 0200 LT Nov 11, while transiting the Strait in northern direction, ballasting from Damietta to Constanta Romania. Traffic Control Center responded by sending tug, pilot boat. The ship completed transit and was anchored at…
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TT Club advocates continued vigilance to limiting container ship fires ( VIDEO )
Regulation and improving fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stem the tide of serious incidents costing lives, significant cargo losses and ship damage. The freight transport and logistics insurance specialist insurer, TT Club is continuing its battle to convince cargo interests, supply chain professionals and enforcement agencies that the responsibility…
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Greek tanker with Russian crude broke down in Marmara sea
Crude oil tanker CLYDE suffered engine failure in Marmara sea south of Istanbul on Nov 8 while apparently, heading for Bosphorus. Vessel Traffic Control responded sending tug, tanker was towed to Ahirkapi Anchorage and anchored. Remained anchored as of morning Nov 9. Ship’s said by Turkish authorities to be en…
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Bloomberg : Spain detains Russian luxury yacht over failed bill payments
Meridian A was temporarily immobilised by Spanish authorities in March due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A $140m Russian-owned yacht has been confiscated in Spain due to a failure to pay shipyard bills, reported Bloomberg. Formally known as Valerie, the vessel now known as Meridian A was temporarily immobilised by…
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Sick Captain of Turkish bulk carrier airlifted by helicopter, Japan
Bulk carrier YASA JUPITER requested medical assistance to Captain, who fell sick, on Nov 4 in Japan sea off Tsugaru Strait, while en route from China to Canada. Captain of Turkish nationality was airlifted by Japanese MRCC helicopter and transferred to hospital. On Nov 5 bulk carrier called Hakodate anchorage,…
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Ocean Maid sinks after grounding off Cairnbulg
The crew of the Ocean Maid BA 55 were rescued after the vessel ran aground off Cairnbulg, two miles southeast of Fraserburgh, shortly after 5.50am last Monday morning. Coastguard teams from Fraserburgh and Peterhead were tasked to the incident, along with the Fraserburgh RNLI all-weather lifeboat. The four crew had…
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Container ship SUNTUDSAMUT 4 with 42 containers on board capsized and sank off Sai Ri Sawi Beach
Container ship SUNTUDSAMUT 4 with 42 containers on board capsized and sank at around 0200 LT (UTC +8) Nov 3, 4.8 nm off Sai Ri Sawi Beach, Chumphon Province, Thailand, Gulf of Siam. The ship left Surat Thani at around midnight Nov 2, bound for Laem Chabang, but developed list.…
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