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Union Raises Concerns Over Missing Seafarer Overboard Bulk Carrier

Roland Ekama Aug 28, 2022

The Maritime Union in New Zealand said that the loss overboard of a crew member aboard a bulk carrier is very concerning. The UK-flagged Berge Rishiri left Bluff early on the morning of…

International Maritime

MV WAKASHIO: 2 Crew Members Dead , 2 Missing, As Oil Barge Collides With Bulk Carrier

Roland Ekama Sep 1, 2020

Two crew members have died while two other are currently missing due to the collision between an oil barge and a bulk carrier. In the tragic incident which occurred near the ill…

International Maritime

Captain Aboard MV Feng De Hai Dies Of Covid19

Roland Ekama Mar 31, 2020

A ship Captain aboard COSCO bulk carrier FENG DE HAI has been confirmed dead . Though the identity of Captain is yet unknown but it was gathered that he died of the dreaded Coronavirus.…

International Maritime

Seafarers Hit By Coronavirus Onboard Bulk Carrier ” MV Corona”

Roland Ekama Mar 18, 2020

Authorities in South Africa have quarantined its first cargo vessel, a dry bulk carrier with the unfortunate name of MV Corona, after one sailor contracted Covid-19 and another crewmember…