arrived Alang Anchorage 09.06.24
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CLYDE S VANENKEVORT
The 'Clyde S. VanEnkevort' spilled an estimated 373 gallons of red dye diesel into the Lake Superior near the Northshore Mining Co. pellet plant in Silver Bay on May 29, 2024. The spill was contained to a small area that same day and cleanup was complete by June 4 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The investigation found the fuel release occurred during an internal tank transfer within the tug portion of the integrated tug and barge. Initial investigations found no signs of stressed vegetation or wildlife either. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency continued to closely monitor impacts to environment, wildlife, and marine life. The cleanup required vacuum trucks, containment booms, absorbent pads and skimmers, among other equipment. The work included safely separating the two vessels as well as containment, recovery, and cleanup of the spilled fuel. The tug and barge has since returned to service.
Chittagong
The trial transshipment of goods from India to its northeast, via the sea route, started on Tuesday after four containers bound for the region were unloaded from a merchant vessel at Bangladesh's Chittagong port, officials said on Tuesday. India and Bangladesh had signed an MOU for goods for northeast India transiting via Bangladesh's ports - a small but significant opening up of both Bangladesh's ports under the broader economic relationship between the two countries. Chittagong Port Authority Secretary Md Omar Faruk told on Tuesday: "The first ship under the trial run of transshipment of Indian goods to its northeastern states through Bangladesh arrived at Chattogram (Chittagong) port on Tuesday morning. "MV Shejyoti, carrying back to Chattogam 4 TEUs (20-feet equivalent unit) with 221 containers full of transhipment goods from India's Haldia port, reached the NCT-1 Berth, the outer anchorage of Chattogram port at around 1.25 a.m. But as night navigation is restricted in the port, that is why we started the navigation at morning," he said. MV Shejyoti had left the Syama Prasad Mukherjee port of Kolkata on July 17. Handling of the containers was completed before midnight and the container trailers started for Akhaura with an escort provided by Bangladesh's customs security. Shipping agent sources said the four containers under the trial transshipment contain iron rods and pulses. Those will head to Agartala through the Akhaura Land Port. The consignment of rods will be brought to West Tripura's Jirania from Agartala, while the pulses will go to Assam's Karimganj. Habibur Rahman of Mango Lines, the agent for the merchant vessel, had said that offloading may begin also on Tuesday after completing the formalities. Indian transshipment goods would enjoy a 28-day free-stay after offloading at the port as per the international transshipment agreement. Bangladesh will earn 254 takas from the scanning of each container loaded with transshipment goods. Bangladeshi importers also pay the same charge. Similarly, 30 takas document processing fee for each consignment of Indian goods will be levied, the same amount charged on Bangladeshi importers. Joint Commissioner of the Customs House S.M. Shamsuzzaman said the transshipped goods will have to pay police 50 takas per tonne as escort charge to reach the Indian border in Tripura from the port by road. Usually a 20 feet container carries a maximum of 30 tons of goods. According to this estimation, Bangladesh will realise around 1, 500 takas as escort charge for accompanying goods of a container to the border. Akhaura Customs Officer Harunur Rashid said they have taken necessary preparations for the transportation of the Indian goods, under the trial run. India is transporting goods to its northeastern states, using Bangladeshi ports, as per the agreement on "The Use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for Movement of Goods to and from India" signed between Dhaka and Delhi in 2018 and a standard operating procedure (SoP) signed in October 2019. Earlier, the Indian government used the Ashuganj river port to transport goods for the Palatana Power Plant in Tripura through the Akhaura land port. On the new chapter in connectivity with Bangladesh via container shipping, India's Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the transit route will open new opportunities for both countries. He said that it will provide an alternative and shorter route to connect the northeast region through Bangladesh, reducing distance and time taken in transportation of goods for India and is a win-win for both the economies. On the other hand, job creation, investment in the logistical sector, enhanced business services and revenue generation are advantages that will accrue to Bangladesh. Bangladeshi vessels and trucks will be utilised to move the Indian cargo, the Indian government said. India and Bangladesh have enhanced cooperation in shipping and inland water trade in recent years. Under the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade, in addition to the six existing Ports of Call, five more in each country have been added recently. Dredging of inland waterway routes is ongoing under an MoU, signed by the two countries on development of selected stretches of Bangladesh waterways. The trial transportation of goods to the northeastern states by road, via Bangladesh, had started earlier.
ABEILLE NORMANDIE
On the morning of June 7, 2024, a migrant boat was in difficulty off the coast of Gravelines and was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. The 'VCSM Oyapock' had indicated that the migrant boat was in difficulty, off the coast of Gravelines. Once nearby, 14 people requested assistance. The 'VCSM Oyapock' of the gendarmerie rescued them before the boat resumed its journey with 55 people still on board. The other people on board the migrant boat refused the assistance offered. The 'VCSM Oyapock' then headed towards Dunkirk to drop off the 14 shipwrecked people. At the same time, the CROSS Gris Nez engaged the 'Abeille Normandie' to monitor the evolution of the situation on board the boat still underway. At the end of the day, the 55 people asked to be rescued while they were in the middle of the traffic separation system in Pas de Calais. The tug rescued the 55 people and dropped them off at the dock at the port of Boulogne at the start of the night.
KM.DANDELION
On June 5, 2024, at 7.30 p.m. WIT the KM 'Dandelion'' allided with the Kroing Pier, East Babar District in the Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku. The incident occurred when KM Dandelion was sailing from Tepa Pier to Kroing. The impat caused the pier pillar to crack and the pier body to shift slightly. Te KM 'Dandelion', which replaces the KM 'Sabuk Nusantara 60', operates the rute Moa, Luang, Tepa, Kroing, Marsela, Dawelor (MBD Regency) and the Saumlaki, Tanimbar Islands Regency routes. Report with photo: https://voi.id/berita/387629/km-dandelion-tabrak-dermaga-kroing-maluku-barat-daya#google_vignette
Beirut
A powerful explosion rocked Beirut port on Aug 4, 2020, killing and injuring dozens of people, and causing widespread damage. There was no clarity yet with regards to the cause of explosions, and what triggered it. The talk was of a firework factory which blew up. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR88CECmTso&feature=emb_title
Chittagong
A total of 12 units of fire fighters brought the fire under control The blazing fire at the Chittagong port was brought under control on Wednesday evening 15 July 2020. Meanwhile, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has formed a five-member probe body, headed by Zafar Alam, Member (Administration and Planning) of the CPA, to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of damage. The CPA Secretary Omark Faruk confirmed the matter. “Although the fire has been brought under control, smoke is still billowing from the gutted goods,” said the Secretary, The blazing fire originated at Shed No 3 of the maritime port at around 4pm on Wednesday, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence Control Room in Agrabad, Chittagong city. A total of 12 units of fire fighters brought the fire under control. According to the CPA, goods like foam, fabrics, machineries, papers, and soda meant for destruction were stockpiled at the No.3 shed of the port. AIS/Station/ BDCGP
OYAPOCK
On the night of June 6, 2024, a migrant boat in difficulty located off the coast of Dunkirk was reported to the CROSS Gris Nez. The 'VCSM Oyapock' reported that the migrant boat was stopped in front of the beach, near the port of Dunkirk. Once nearby, a person on board the boat requested assistance as the engine was still broken. The 'VCSM Oyapock' picked up 25 people, before the engine was restarted. The other people on board the migrant boat refused the assistance offered. On the morning of June 7, 2024, a migrant boat was in difficulty off the coast of Gravelines and was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. The 'VCSM Oyapock' had indicated that the migrant boat was in difficulty, off the coast of Gravelines. Once nearby, 14 people requested assistance. The 'VCSM Oyapock' rescued them before the boat resumed its journey with 55 people still on board. The other people on board the migrant boat refused the assistance offered. The 'VCSM Oyapock' then headed towards Dunkirk to drop off the 14 shipwrecked people. At the same time, the CROSS Gris Nez engaged the 'Abeille Normandie' to monitor the evolution of the situation on board the boat still underway. At the end of the day, the 55 people asked to be rescued while they were in the middle of the traffic separation system in Pas de Calais. The tug rescued the 55 people and dropped them off at the dock at the port of Boulogne at the start of the night.
SALVAMAR MINTAKA
On June 8 the sailboat 'Aristote' issued the emergency notice PAN PAN. It had suffered a leak which was located in the propeller shaft while sailing within the port of Barcelona with three crew members on board. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the Civil Guard and the 'Salvamar Mintaka', which towed it to the Real Club Náutico.