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3 Seafarers Missing, 25 Rescued As Tanker Catches Fire Off Malaysia
Three seafarers have been reported missing while 25 others rescued aboard a tanker vessel off Malaysia coast sequel to fire outbreak.
According to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 18 of the crew were rescued by the…
IMO Tasks Member States To Upgrade Strategy For Decarbonizing Shipping Industry
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim has called member states to be “ambitious and bold” in deciding an upgraded strategy for decarbonising the shipping industry.
The IMO is set to adopt a revised…
HOME AT LAST: ITF Secures Freedom Of 13 Abandoned Filipino Seafarers Stuck In Singapore For 5 Months
13 Filipino seafarers have made it home after more than five months aboard an abandoned livestock carrier after the ship was arrested by the Singapore Sheriff.
The crew were able to finally get off the Yangtze Harmony and recover almost…
At Last , Tanker, Crew Found Safe After Pirates Steal Cargo In Gulf Of Guinea
The missing Singapore-registered tanker that was boarded at the beginning of the week has finally been located with authorities in Singapore and South Korea reporting the crewmembers are safe.
A search had been ongoing since…
SUCCESS 9: Hijacked Bunkering Tanker Remains Missing In Gulf of Guinea
Despite technological advances in vessel tracking and detection, a 6,000 dwt bunkering tanker believed to be boarded by pirates is still missing after four days, illustrating the persistent challenge of maintaining maritime domain awareness…
Unions Welcome 50,000 Filipino Jobs Saved , As EU Makes Right Call On Seafarer Training Certificates
Unions are welcoming a decision from the EU maritime watchdog which avoids up to 50,000 Philippines-certified crew being barred from working aboard European-owned ships.
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) announced last…
Robbers Board Evergreen Boxship In Manila Anchorage
Evergreen Lines has confirmed to the media in Manila in the Philippines that one of its containerships was briefly boarded by robberies while in the port’s anchorage.
While none of the crew was seriously injured, it is being considered…
MSC’s Secondhand Vessel Purchase Spree Hits 300 Mark
Mediterranean Shipping Co’s (MSC) secondhand buying spree has hit the 300-vessel threshold according to analyst Alphaliner.
The latest acquisitions bring the total capacity acquired on the secondhand market by MSC in recent years to 1.2m…
MSC Vessels Join Force With Formula 1 In Abu Dhabi
The modern and glamourous MSC Virtuosa will be docked at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal throughout the race weekend, serving as a cruise ship hotel with stylish accommodations and a fully integrated Grand Prix™ experience to extend the…
Monjasa Reformer: France Raises Alarm Over Possible Increase Of Pirate Attacks In Gulf Of Guinea
....Says Six Crew Kidnapped, Tanker Abandoned
Authorities in France have confirmed the kidnapping of six crew members aboard the ill-fated "Monjasa Reformer" by daredevil pirates and the vessel abandoned.
The French Navy located…