PT. Sumatra Wahana Perkasa has agreed to implement ABS Nautical Systems’ NS5 Enterprise software suite. The Indonesian-based company did not have a current system in place and was in need of a solution to streamline its processes for better efficiency and felt ABS Nautical Systems’ offerings not only met, but exceeded its requirements and
Read moreAn Indonesian-registered vessel sank in Singapore waters after colliding with a ferry this morning, triggering a search and rescue operation for one missing crew member, according to the Maritime and Port Authority. The Budi Jasa 18 was involved in a collision with Sea Hawk, a ferry carrying 200 passengers, in the West Keppel Fairway,
Read moreJakarta: Creditors failed to vote in enough numbers to pass the restructuring plan for troubled Indonesian firm Berlian Laju Tankers (BLT) on Friday. However, since the vote was deemed close the supervising judge has called for a revote, likely to be held before the end of this week. “BLT will work with its secured
Read moreChemical tanker ‘MV Royal Grace’ unexpectedly sails out of pirate’s anchorage, then assisted by EUNAVFOR warship. The pirates had held the vessel after attacking it over a year earlier, on 2 March 2012 in the Gulf of Oman. Early in the morning of 8, March 2013, ESPS Mendez Nunez was conducting counter-piracy patrols 20
Read moreThe Coast Guard is continuing to respond to a sunken towing vessel in the Mississippi River near St. James, Friday. Mckinney Salvage and Heavy Lift are scheduled to arrive on scene tonight and commence salvage operations. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report around 2 a.m. Thursday that the 56-foot towing vessel
Read moreOne of two Pakistani engineers seized from a vessel by gunmen on Feb. 22 in southeastern Nigeria was rescued from the sea, with his colleague still missing, Petrostar Nigeria Ltd., their employer, said. Qasim Muhammed and Kaleem Ul Haq Usmani were in the vessel MT Leo, on its way from Lagos to the southeastern
Read moreGood morning, distinguished delegates and observers – and welcome to the twenty-first session of the Sub-Committee on Flag State Implementation. I extend a particularly warm welcome to those of you who are attending this Sub-Committee for the first time. From the beginning of last year, I have taken a number of new initiatives and
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