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Three Greek sailors abducted by pirates in Nigeria back in Greece
Three Greek sailors who had been abducted by pirates in Nigeria arrived safely back in Greece on Friday.
The captain and two crew-members of the ship "Stelios K" arrived in Greece after a stopover in the capital of Qatar, Doha.
One of the sailors left immediately for Ikaria, while the captain and the other sailor left for their homes in Athens.
"They treated us well, they gave us water and soup, we are fine," said the ships captain, without wanting to go into further detail about the conditions of his captivity.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Smart Ports: Roadmap to improved maritime landscape in Nigeria.
THE importance of maritime sector in socio-economic and development of any nation is very crucial. According to figures from the World Trade Organisation, WTO, seaports currently represent one of the most important logistics centres due to the fact that more than 80 per cent of worldwide freight is transported using this method.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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India: We are trying to attract big container ships: Cochin Port chief
The resurgence of Willingdon Island, once a thriving business hub of all port-related activities, has been on top of the agenda for the Cochin Port Trust ever since the migration of container terminal operations to the Vallarpadam Island in 2011.
But the establishment of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminal in the nearby Puthuvypeen Island in Kerala seems to have sharpened this focus, particularly with the completion of the Kochi-Mangaluru pipeline of GAIL.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Dredging spoils transform into new terminal at the Port of Gothenburg
180,000 cubic meters of dredged material are currently being reused as filling material in the construction of the Port of Gothenburgs next major investment. When the masses have been stabilized and solidified and further surface work have been completed, 140,000 square meters of new, long-awaited terminal space, will be available in the Port of Gothenburg.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Container port congestion could lead to price rises
A rebound in demand for consumer goods around the world has led to multiple delays at container ports. Freight rates have risen from 12 to 25 per cent, and these cost increases may eventually reach the consumer.
"The situation does not affect Cyprus directly, and our container port is not seeing delays," said Captain Eugen Adami, CEO of Mastermind ShipManagement in Limassol.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Indian Coast Guard rescues 19 Bangladeshi fishermen off the coast of Odisha.
Nineteen Bangladeshi crewmen were rescued from a fishing boat named Rana , by the Indian Coast Guard early this week, official sources revealed here on Saturday. The boat was adrift for 10 days at the sea southeast of Paradip off the coast of Odisha, because of a mechanical breakdown.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Shipping Ministry issues draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued a draft of Indian Ports Bill 2020 for public consultation which will repeal and replace the Indian Ports Act 1908 (Act No. 15 of 1908).
The draft seeks to, inter alia, enable structured growth and sustainable development of ports to attract investments in the Port sector for optimum utilisation of the Indian Coastline by effective administration and management of ports.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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India: Without seafarers, Marina now battles to stay afloat.
The sight of yachters walking out from their boats was typical of Kochi Marinas tourist rush during high tourism seasons. But as the tourist crowd remains at home, that once familiar scene has since been replaced with emptied docks and closed berths. With the international travel yet to be free from restrictions, the Marina is facing an uphill battle amid the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Korean startup Vogo safeguarding environment with its eco-friendly vessels.
The shipbuilding sector has seen its fair share of scientific, technological, and ship production advancements, which have allowed it to incorporate high-tech innovations in making sailing safer and more cost-effective. As a result, key marine countries worldwide are paying particular attention to innovative technologies that can advance the industrys shipbuilding processes.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Container ship aground, South China sea
Feeder container ship ran aground in canal approaching port of destination in the evening Dec 12. Was still aground as of 1420 UTC Dec 13, it is said that hull integrity was compromised. Ship and accident details for subscribers only.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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41 Indian sailors stuck on 2 ships off Chinese coast; families reach out to MEA, but say nothing is being done.
About 41 Indian sailors, abroad two ships, have been stranded in Chinese waters for more than a year. But it s not the pandemic that has left them in this state. A trade war between China, on the one hand, and Australia and India , on the other, has forced both vessels to drop anchor at Chinese portsPosted On:14-Dec-2020
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Gas platform disappeared in Adriatic sea, sank wreck found 6 days later
Gas drilling monopod platform IVANA D disappeared without a trace in Adriatic sea halfway between Croatian and Italian coasts, some 27 nm NW of Pula, on Dec 5, when a strong storm hit northern Adriatic waters. Platform is designed to run unmanned, so there were no people on board. Gas wells and pipeline were shut-off by remotely activated safety system.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Container ship contacted Brunsbuettel lock, damaged, Kiel Canal
Container ship CONMAR BAY, pushed by a strong gust of wind, contacted safety fenders while approaching northern lock at Brunsbuettel, Kiel Canal, completing her southbound transit early in the morning Dec 11. Fenders and lock s gate didn t sustain damages, while CONMAR BAY suffer starboard side railing dent at some 25 meters length, understood on a cargo deck.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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Aframax tanker disabled by fire in engine room.
Tanker was taken on tow by salvage tug SALVAGE CHAMPION (IMO 7530444), understood to be towed to Singapore. Towage interrupted on Dec 12, tanker anchored in Batanes islands waters, Philippines, Luzon Strait, with SALVAGE CHAMPION standing by. Most probably, caravan is waiting out rough weather, but tanker may probably, run aground.Posted On:14-Dec-2020
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