Manila: A new gateway that provides alternative trade links and inter-island routes in the south of the Philippines has been inaugurated. The roro facility at Blan International Port in Mindanao will serve the island’s booming vegetable farming market. Mindanao has been the scene of most of the Philippines terminal development in the past 12
Read moreA Marine Corps official says the seven Marines killed in Nevada died after a 60mm mortar exploded unexpectedly during a training accident. The Marines immediately issued an indefinite moratorium on firing of all such mortars worldwide until an investigation clears as safe the type of weapon and ammunition in the tragedy. Several other Marines
Read moreOn 15 March 2013, global petroleum tanker operator, AET, maintained its industry leading position in the world tanker fleet with the delivery of a second “eco-design” VLCC that is fully compliant with the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Named Eagle Varna, this 320,000dwt vessel is fitted with a range of innovative technology that significantly
Read moreEleven crewmen are dead and two more are missing after their container ship sank off China’s east coast. One crewman from the 14-member crew was rescued by helicopter while unconscious. Rescue officials reported that the Guangyangxingang capsized Monday evening in strong winds, northeast of Shandong. Two rescue vessels and a helicopter continued a search
Read moreRolls-Royce plc has received the Green Ship Technology Award for its Environship concept – a revolutionary design and system solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent compared to similar diesel powered vessels. The Environship, which can be adapted for different ship types, incorporates a range of Rolls-Royce
Read moreA lot of people fear that piracy could increase because most of the defense budgets of the maritime countries are cut. Anti-piracy operations and patrols will be hit. Military forces patrolling the region of Somalia will be reduced. The rate of pirate attack is going down, probably 40% of this is the presence of
Read moreJakarta (ANTARA News) – The Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries affairs (KKP) has successfully released and repatriated 11 Indonesian fishermen after being detained by Malaysian authority. KKP Minister Sharif C Sutarjo said here on Monday that the 11 fishermen from Langkat, North Sumatra, were caught by Malaysian authority on March 1, 2013. In his
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