Four are missing after a ship sank on Sunday in waters near south China’s Guangdong province. The Qingyuan-registered ship experienced an engine room flood that caused it to sink near the city of Yangjiang around 11 p.m. locally. The Nanhai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport dispatched a rescue ship about one hour
Read moreA high-level meeting chaired jointly by Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, supported by Secretary (Shipping) and Foreign Secretary and other senior officials, was held here to review the progress made in securing the release of Indian seafarers held hostage by the Somali pirates. The Shipping Minister as well
Read moreToday Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) began construction of the first ship in its “Sayaendo” Series, which it has developed as a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, at the company’s Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. The LNG carrier is one of two ships ordered jointly by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and Mitsui O.S.K.
Read moreThe Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) predicts that Indonesia will see around 20 percent growth in the shipping industry next year on the back of the country’s healthy economic performance. INSA chairwoman Carmelita Hartoto said that most local players, especially those involved in coal and offshore oil and gas, will add more vessels to
Read morePertamina has taken delivery of a $52.8m aframax tanker new building from Chinese yard Newtimes. Delivery was three weeks ahead of schedule and the vessel is expected to start operation by late December. The Gamkonora is Pertamina’s 49th owned vessel. The Indonesian national oil company plans to own 61 carriers by late 2015, including
Read moreSevenCs and CEACT Information Systems Inc. have announced the latest development of their inland navigation system CEACTTM. The new version includes two new major functionalities. The new version will be available in November 2012. Multiple CPA enables the user to track several AIS targets simultaneously. The operator can toggle between the most relevant targets
Read moreNorwegian Cruise Line accepted the 2012 Quality Ship Management Award from American Maritime Safety (AMS). This prestigious honor, which was bestowed during the maritime trade association’s annual safety awards in New York City, recognizes Norwegian’s extensive safety standards and pervasive safety culture. In presenting the award, AMS praised Norwegian’s strict adherence to safety guidelines
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