arrived Chittagong Anchorage 11.05.24
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CG JOSEPH TEZANOS
The 'Joseph Tezanos' repatriated 51 migrants to the Dominican Republic on May 7, following the interdiction of an unlawful, irregular migration attempt near Puerto Rico. The repatriated migrants were transferred to Dominican Republic Navy vessel off Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. One other migrant interdicted in the group remains in U.S. custody to face federal prosecution under 8 U.S. Code § 1324. During an evening patrol on May 4, the aircrew of a Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft sighted a 30-foot makeshift vessel taking part in an unlawful maritime migration voyage, approximately 27 nautical miles southwest of Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard Cutter responded to interdict the suspect vessel. Once on scene, the cutter stopped the vessel and embarked 52 migrants, 51 claimed to be Dominican Republic nationals and one other who claimed to be Haitian. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3768822/coast-guard-repatriates-51-migrants-to-dominican-republic-following-vessel-inte/
Istanbul
There is currently limited supply of marine gasoil at the Turkish port of Istanbul, sources said Friday, August 2, owing to limited cargo deliveries in the region.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port is set to welcome 150,000 cruise passengers each year following the completion of its multimillion-pound berth extension project, which has just been started in collaboration with construction firm Knights Brown. The renovation will include levelling out the cruise berth and building an additional dolphin. As a result, ships up to 255 metres in length will be able to safely and conveniently berth at the port.
JY RIVER
The 'JY River', which had been stranded at the Port of Baltimore set sail for Singapore on May 9, 2024. It exited the port via a temporary channel after having been stuck at the port since March 26. The Portuguese-flagged 'Klara Oldendorff', another coal carrier stranded by the bridge collapse, remained moored at the Baltimore port.
BLUE SHARK
The Nigarian Navy has arrested the 'Blue Shark' following an alert issued by the Multinational Maritime Coordination Center Zone D on May 2, 2024. The vessel was alleged to have escaped from Port Gentil Gabon at about 11:35 p.m. without obtaining necessary customs clearance documents from the Gabonese maritime, judicial and customs authorities. The Nigerian Navy, using her Maritime Domain Awareness facilities vectored the Nigerian Navy Ship 'Ose'to intercept and arrest the vessel on May 6 at 11.50 a.m. 52 in pos. 040 49 929’ N, 008017 602’E, off Calabar.
Chittagong
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Turku
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has cut the first piece of steel for Costa Cruises’ second LNG-powered ship, which will be named Costa Toscana and be delivered in October 2021. Using its new plasma cutter line, Meyer Turku marked the start of the ship production project during a traditional ceremony at its yard in Turku. Once complete, Costa Toscana will have dual-fuel hybrid engines and onboard LNG tanks to enable her to operate using LNG in port and at sea.
TIBURON 9
The U.S Coast Guard Cutter 'Munro (WMSL-755)' conducted a medevac a 37-year-old male from the “Tiburon 9” approximately 20 miles off the coast of Peru on May 3, 2024. Watchstanders from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Peru contacted the Coast Guard Cutter around 1:13 p.m., regarding a 37 year old crew member of the fishing vessel, who had received a head injury and required medical assistance. The 'Munro' then transited to the location of the 'Tiburon 9' and arrived on scene around 1:15 p.m. The crew then transferred a medical team and translator to the 'Tiburon 9' to assess the patient around 2:30 p.m. At approximately 3:54 p.m. the medical team transferred the patient to the Cutter Munro for further medical treatment after stabilizing the patient. The 'Munro' then transited to a transited to a location off the coast of Paracus, Peru to rendezvous with a Peruvian Coast Guard Patrol craft to receive an escort. The patient was then transferred to emergency medical services on land around 5:16 p.m. and was reported to be in a stable condition. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3766688/coast-guard-cutter-munro-medevacs-individual-20-miles-off-the-coast-of-peru/
PRESTIGIOUS
The 'Prestigious', apprehended on suspicion of engaging in illegal oil bunkering, was still in the custody of the Nigerian Navy on the Bonny River Anchorage. The vessel belongs to an oil service and transportation company, Newcross Exploration and Production Ltd., which uses it to service barges that convey crude to oil export mother ships on the high seas off Bonny. It was arrested by the Inspector-General of Police’s Oil Bunkering Team on suspicion of engaging in illegal oil bunkering.
Larnaca
The joint venture of Kition Ocean Holdings has submitted its proposal for the development of the existing Larnaca port and marina. After lengthy negotiations with the government, the Cypriot and Israeli joint venture of Kition Ocean Holdings submitted an updated proposal for the far-reaching utilisation and development of the Larnaca port and marina, it said. The company proposes the ultramodern upgrading and expansion of Larnaca port in order to become a pole of attraction for new companies operating in the fields of commercial cruises, transport and energy.
Manila
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently took delivery of another new quay crane (QC) and eight new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) for its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), establishing the terminal as having the largest fleet of modern container-handling equipment in the Philippines with 18 QCs and 58 RTGs. Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (ZPMC), the QC is part of the five from ICTSI’s 2018 USD80-million capacity improvement program package. With a reach of up to 16 rows across twin, the new QC can service the largest feeder vessels calling the Philippines. It will be deployed at Berth 3.