A barge carrying 200 tons of relief aid towed by the 'Open Arms' reached a temporary pier in Gaza on March 15, where a famine threatens after months of war. The barge was carrying, among other things, rice and flour, supported by the EU and the US. The emergency aid on board the barge was donated by the American organization “World Central Kitchen. The US military has started to establish a floating port off the coast of Gaza, which will be able to receive emergency aid for the Palestinians. It will take up to 60 days and involve more than 1,000 soldiers to establish the temporary port, which can accommodate over two million. meals a day for the citizens of Gaza. The sea corridor was approved by Israel, which had previously inspected the cargo on the barge from the World Central Kitchen to ensure that it did not contain weapons or anything else that could be used for military purposes.
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FRONTIER ASUKA
The police boarded the 'Frontier Asuka', which was docked in Port Talbot on March 15, 2024, over concerns about a person's welfare. South Wales Police reportedly sent specialist teams to the ship. It was believed that both police and border force officials attended the scene after the alarm was raised. The circumstances and condition of the person on board were not known but the police was understood to be working with other agencies to establish what happened. There were no wider public safety concerns, and the ship was not in danger. Report with photo: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-board-ship-docked-port-28833957
Yaizu
Yaizu Port is one of the leading fishing ports in Japan. In August 2022, the VesselTracker AIS receiving station opened at Yaizu Port.
Chittagong
A fire at a container depot in the town of Sitakunda about 40 km from Chittagong led to a chemical explosion in containers that killed at least 49 and injured more than 300 people on June 4, 2022. Among those killed in the blast that could be heard several miles away were several firefighters. Dozens of dead were scattered among the burnt-out containers and many of the wounded were in critical condition after the huge explosion in the depot containing about 4,000 containers. Hundreds of firefighters, police and volunteers quickly arrived at the depot as the fire broke out around 6 p.m. LT. The extinguishing work had started when the violent explosion threw parts from containers and people into the air. At least five firefighters were killed and even more injured. Many were still missing on June 5. The container depot serves as a staging post for the goods - primarily clothing - to be exported via Chittagong, and contained millions of dollars worth of clothing that was to be passed on to businesses in Western countries. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLiyBU7RKIc&feature=emb_title
SALVAMAR AL NAIR
On MArch 15 at 10:50 p.m. the JRCC of Salvamento Marítimo in Las Palmas center a telephone notification from a boat 53 nautical miles off Lanzarote, requesting assistance. The maritime controllers mobilized the 'Al Nair and notified vessels in the area. At 12:40, a.m. the SAR vessel located the boat and rescued the 63 people on board. At 2:50 a.m. the disembarkation started in Arrecife. On March 16 at 8.15 a.m. another boat was located nine nautical miles off Arrecife. The 'Salvamar Al Nair' located the boat and rescued 22 people. In the afternoon of March 15 the 'Salvamar Al Nair' already had rescued 117 people from two inflatable boats about seven nautical miles southeast of Arrecife. At 5:05 p.m. the disembarkation in Arrecife began.
CGCALDER
The 'Alder' accidentally discharged about 500 gallons of diesel fuel 30 miles offshore of Fort Bragg, California, on March 15, 2024. The buoy tender was on its way to Humboldt Bay omn the orning while the vessel was about 30 miles offshore from the town of Fort Bragg. Coast Guard officials swere investigating and evaluating potential impacts to sensitive sites, but did not expect the shoreline to be affected.
Felixstowe
Workers at Felixstowe have decided to go on a strike for the first time since 1989. Shipping firms and union leaders have warned that the actions could heavily impact the supply chains and also leave buyers waiting for their necessary goods and other commodities. Nearly 1,900 members of the Unite at Felixstowe have walked out in a dispute regarding pay in the most recent outbreak of industrial action to hit some sectors of the economy. Workers, including machine operators, crane drivers, and stevedores will take action after voting by more than nine to one in favor of strikes. The union said that the eight-day halt is likely to have a significant impact on the port that typically handles almost 4m containers in one year from about 2,000 ships. Felixstowe handles about half of the containerized freight that enters the country and the actions could indicate that vessels have to be diverted to ports in other places in Europe or the UK. Haulage majors have warned that the strike could have a serious impact on business, while trade organizations have said that the consumers could be affected by price increases. All through Suffolk, the bill could run into millions and all over the country a lot more. It is not going to impact the food supply chains as all fresh produces are in stock, but it will impact the supply chain in terms of fences, furniture, and bits and bobs. Maersk, one of the largest container shippers in the world, has said that the strike may cause delays and force it to make changes to its vessel lineup. In the meantime, consumers may be hit with price hikes and shortages of some products. Consumer prices are already rising owing to the increases in the shipping rates experienced since the middle of 2020. Further disruptions in the UK are going to add to the cost pressures, even though the temporary unavailability of some commodities may be the first noticeable impact on the consumers.
Puerto Brisa
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SW CAP FERRAT I
The 'SW Cap Ferrat 1', en route from Naples to Taman, stopped due to a breakdown before entering the Bosphorus Strait off the coast of the Fenerbahçe on March 16, 2024. The incident did not affect traffic through the strait as it occurred away from the main Bosphorus crossing routes. The department sent a pilot to the ship and provided the tug 'Kurtarma 11'. The tanker has been taken to a safe anchorage off the coast of the Küçükçekmece region, where specialists will carry out repairs. Report with photo: https://m.star.com.tr/guncel/kadikoy-onlerinde-arizalanan-tanker-kurtarildi-haber-1857286/
RED JET 7
The CEO of Red Funnel Ferries has apologised for the disruption and delays on the weekend of March 15/16, 2024, which brought misery to hundreds of people travelling between Southampton and Cows upon the the Isle of Wight The 'Red Jet 7' had suspended its passenger service on March 16 because of technical problems in the propulsion system. A technical team was working to resolve the issue. Red Jet will be offering a replacement service from March 17, which will take 50 minutes rather than the Red Jet's 28 minutes crossing. An issue with a fuel leak on the 'Red Eagle' meant the ferry was also out of commission for a time, causing major delays and crowded crossings because of the backlog.
Odessa
Russian missiles struck the port of Odessa on July 23, 2022, violating a deal signed a day earlier to curb grain exports from Black Sea ports and ease global food shortages caused by the war. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strike as blatant "barbarism" and that Moscow could not be trusted to implement the agreement. The Ukrainian military said that the missiles had not caused any significant damage and that preparations were underway to resume grain exports from Black Sea ports. The deal, signed by Moscow and Kyiv on July 22 and brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, has been hailed as a breakthrough after nearly five months of punitive fighting since Russia invaded its neighbor. By allowing grain exports from Black Sea ports, including Odessa, it is seen as crucial in curbing rising global food prices.
Pecem
One of the fastest growing ports in Brazil, having surpassed the mark of 22 million tons handled in 2021, Pecem Port is the newest regular member of the International Association of Ports (IAPH), a global alliance of 170 ports and 140 organizations related to the port sector. Entity of great international prestige, IAPH was founded in 1955 and currently handles more than 60% of the world's maritime trade and around 80% of the world's container traffic, through its members.