Taiwanese cargo ship, Jian Chang, collided with a Chinese bulker, Minguang 68, at the Xiamen-Kinmen waters on Sunday morning. The Jian Chang was slightly damaged, but was able to sail to Keluo Harbour in Kinmen for repair. The 12 crewmembers of Minguang 68 abandoned the vessel which was severely damaged, and were rescued by
Read moreFor the year 2013, the shipping industry should continue to boost efforts to counter piracy and armed robbery, which will continue to be a threat, according to Peter M. Swift, chairman of the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP). Pirate attacks and armed robbery operating in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean have remained
Read moreJAKARTA – The shipping industry that grew sluggishly this year is predicted to be more burdened by rupiah depreciation which has made its lowest position in the last five years. On Tuesday (12/17), the spot market was closed at IDR12,125 per US dollar. “Rupiah depreciation has clearly affected the industry since shipping sector requires a
Read morePALEMBANG, Kompas – High wave and bad weather hamper shipping activities in Bangka Strait. Palembang Port Authority and Harbormaster Office, South Sumatra also tightens shipping permit for trading vessels during bad weather. Palembang Port Authority and Harbormaster Office’s Sailing Safety, Guard, and Patrol Head, Rahmat Desrial, in Palembang on Thursday (1/22) said due to bad
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