VLOC WAKASHIO ran aground off Pointe Desny, southeast Mauritius, at around 1600 UTC Jul 25. Tanker was en route from Singapore to Tubarao Brazil, ETA Aug 13, in ballast. She grounded on reef, … [Read more...] about VLOC runs aground off Pointe Desny, Mauritius
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Marine Digest -Engine room fire safety– LAGGING’S
Incident 1 The duty engineer noticed smoke and fire coming from a main engine turbocharger lagging. The bridge was informed immediately, and the main engine control was transferred to emergency … [Read more...] about Marine Digest -Engine room fire safety– LAGGING’S
Explosion onboard a Chemical Tanker in Yangtze River
An explosion damaged the 2018-built chemical tanker Qiu Feng 6 on 20th May, Wednesday and injured two crew members. The incident occurred when the vessel was sailing near Wuhu on the Yangtze River. … [Read more...] about Explosion onboard a Chemical Tanker in Yangtze River
3rd Officer missing: TK tankers starts investigation.
Source: The Human rights at Sea Human Rights at Sea today publishes its latest case study and family impact report in the unfolding tragic case of the missing Third Officer Cristito M. Acosta … [Read more...] about 3rd Officer missing: TK tankers starts investigation.
Running chartered flights to bring back seafarers gather pace
Source:The Hindu The government has given permission to ship management companies for operating chartered flights to bring back and also ferry seafarers to join ships overseas as the shipping … [Read more...] about Running chartered flights to bring back seafarers gather pace
