Egyptian authorities released a ship loaded with heavy weapons and its crew three days after they were seized for entering Egyptian territorial waters in the Red Sea, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday. The Togolese-flagged ship named COMR, with a crew of 14, was escorted into the port of Safaga, 569 km (356
Read moreA passenger ferry and barge collided off Hong Kong Island on Friday night, leaving 31 people injured. Local police stated that those injured were transported to the dock immediately following the collision; 11 were reportedly hospitalized. The ferry was bound for the island of Cheung Chau and did eventually reach its destination. Details about
Read moreWith energy and minerals being increasingly discovered in Arctic regions, and the retreat of sea ice encouraging the greater use of both the Northern Sea Route and the North West Passage, there is a new demand for icebreakers and ice-strengthened tonnage capable of working in these demanding regions. There is also increased demand for
Read moreThe Navy will commission the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, Arlington, during a 12:30 p.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, April 6, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ship is named for the county of Arlington and honors the first responders and the 184 victims who died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into
Read moreJakarta (Antara News) – The World Bank has suggested that Indonesia prioritize the development of its maritime sector to strengthen its connectivity in the APEC region. World Bank senior economist Sjamsu Rahardja said at an APEC 2013 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the strengthening of Indonesia`s connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region held by the
Read moreThe role of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the far most important regional hub for East-West ship transport offers a critical demonstration of both the scope and the need for sophistication of counter-piracy enforcement in the Gulfs of Aden and Oman. At least half of the global trading fleet of tankers passes UAE
Read moreSeoul (ANTARA News/Yonhap) – A North Korean defector who was living in South Korea crossed the tensely guarded western sea border on a fishing boat he stole, military officials said Thursday, amid high tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Lee Hyeok-chul, 28, stole a 9-ton crab fishing boat on the border island of Yeonpyeong and
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