Jakarta: Benoa cruise terminal on the island of Bali has finally started operating as a turnaround port rebranded as Cruise International Terminal. The turnaround port now has many facilities, including more room for X-ray equipment, as well as a luggage area that can be adjusted to suit the number of passengers. There are also
Read moreAthens: A recent report from Greek broker Intermodal notes how busy the Indonesians have been in the second hand market this year. “It is worth noting that Indonesians have been very active in the SnP market in 2012 acquiring modern tonnage, with notable mention going towards the ex “Nanos” (50,296dwt-blt 02) at low $
Read moreSurabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) – Indonesia keeps condcuting diplomacy with various countries especially in Southeast Asia to assure security in the South China Sea, Commander of Indonesian Armed Forces, Admiral Agus Suhartono, said here on Thursday. When met by reporters after leading a ceremony to mark the handing over of the post of
Read moreIran unveiled ts newest domestically-made container ship, named Iran-Shahrekord, the Fars News agency reported. The ship has 2200TEU capacity and has received all the necessary certificates from international institutes. The National Iranian Tanker Company managing director announced in December 2011 that 21 new tankers will be added to the national fleet by the end
Read moreOn Christmas day, an oil tanker began listing near Labuan. Nearly 400 gallons of oil out of the 53,000 gallons in the ship’s hold spilled in the surrounding waters. About 30% of the vessel has sunk. The tanker, RAMAI DUA, sent out a distress call to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, but search and
Read moreJakarta (ANTARA News) – The Indonesian government has drawn up a roadmap for the development of ships of 300,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt) by 2025, to reduce the country`s dependence on imported ships, according to a minister. Currently, the national shipbuilding industry is able to produce cargo ships, passenger ships and tankers of 50,000 dwt,
Read moreJakarta, Dec 26 (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Industry is keen on developing the national shipbuilding industry by introducing an incentive in the form of government-paid import duties (BMDTP), particularly for the raw materials of ships. “Currently, ships are not subjected to import duties, while the raw materials of ships are subjected to import
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