The 'Cita XX', which was loaded with telecom equipment for building telecommunication towers and other infrastructure for the communication Ministry of Indonesia, went missing after it sailed from Timika, Central Papu, on July 15 with 12 crew members on board. The landing craft was destined to Yahukimo, Papua Highlands region. On July 16 the ship made a last contact with another passing landing vessel. On July 19, the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), Timika, was informed about the missing vessel. On July 20 Basarnas launched an SAR operation, which was joined by various small boats and a Navy ship in order to trace the route of the vessel. On July 22, the KRI 'Teluk Lada' of the Indonesian Navy and a surveillance aircraft were mobilised too.
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FAR EAST GRACE
Beached at Gadani 24.07.24 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=967642531823780&set=pcb.967642951823738
Kiel
The Port of Kiel has launched a three-step plan that puts the port's 'Blue Port' concept into concrete terms, as a framework of its effort to completely reduce all of its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030. "The port will be climate-neutral by the end of this decade," noted Dr. Dirk Claus, Managing Director of Port of Kiel. The port's three-step plan envisages covering 60% of the energy requirements of ships calling at Kiel with green electricity as early as next year. This figure is expected to reach 80-90% by 2025, before climate neutrality is achieved for all activities of the German port in 2030, through a range of measures to supply port facilities with 100% climate-neutral green electricity that have already been implemented. The port is also planning to further decrease nitrogen oxides emissions. According to an environmental report, the Port of Kiel already avoided more than 6,200 tonnes of CO2 in 2020, while almost 18,800 tonnes were still emitted. The energy demand at the terminals has already been sustainably reduced by switching to economical LED technology and increasing energy efficiency, while photovoltaic systems provide around 290,000-kilowatt hours of solar energy every year. The port in the Baltic is also gradually converting its own vehicle fleet to electric drive and offers incentives to customers to promote the decarbonisation process. Moreover, the port has invested in on-shore power to reduce emissions. After the first system for shore-side power supply was connected to Norwegenkai in 2019, a second larger one was commissioned at Ostseekai in June, earlier this year. In the meantime, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) is funding the establishment of a digital test field in the port to make the processes at the freight terminals even more efficient. Operational processes will therefore be optimised and made more sustainable on the basis of a 5G campus network. In this way, climate-neutral growth in port handling is expected to be supported by innovative information technology (IT). Measures towards zero emissions by 2030 in the German port also include electrification of the vehicle fleet, such as industrial trucks, digitalisation of operational processes for increased efficiency, as well as tariff-based environmental discount as an incentive for climate-friendly transformation.
Burgas
BMF Port Burgas EAD is a private-owned port operator of terminal Burgas East 2 and terminal Burgas West, part of the national public port of Burgas, Republic of Bulgaria. On June 5 2019 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria decided to expand the duration of the concession term of both of the terminals from 35 to 46 years and 8 months each. A couple of days ago, we took an opportunity to talk with Mr. Boris Balev, CEO of BMF Port Burgas EAD, who provided us with invaluable insight into the company’s business and development plans and their most important projects on the horizon. Mr. Balev, how much money and in what directions are your investments in the development of BMF Port Burgas since 2012? The investments that will be realized for the 2021 amount to nearly 8 million euros. With them, the total amount of investments since 2012 is approximately 158 million euros. I dare say that with these funds we have completely transformed the two terminals of the Port of Burgas since they were given to us for management and operation. We have talked many times about the facilities we have built and modernized in the port in the past, so I will focus on what is new for this year. We have put into operation a new installation for discharging oil bitumen from ships to railway cars and tank trucks. We strive not only to constantly increase the number of available equipment, but also to modernize it to such with modern technologies for energy efficiency. We are constantly working towards expanding and modernizing the storage areas in the terminals. The project for expansion of our silo complex is going well so far. This year we built 2 more silos, 5,100 m3 each. The construction of another 2 is forthcoming. The total capacity of the complex after the completion of the construction activities will be 119,000 m3. The implementation of this project allowed us to mark a number of strong months in the processing of cereals this year. Interview in English: https://maritime1.com/65710/
HAFNIA NILE
The cargo of the 'Hafnia Nile', which consists of 300,000 barrels of naphtha, is believed to be intact. The tanker remained at sea approximately 25 nautical miles north of Malaysia and more than 50 nautical miles from the mainland of Singapore. An additional tug with deep-sea tow capability arrived at the vessel on July 23 in addition to four tugs that were sent to stop the vessel from drifting. The tug also has transfer equipment and can assist with the oil seepage. A minor leak of fuel has been observed from the fire-damaged engine room. Pumps have been transferred onto the ship to prevent further leaks. The tanker is in Malaysian waters awaiting a decision on where it can be towed for repairs and cargo transfer. The salvage crews on board the tanker, are investigating the possibilities of transferring the ship's cargo to a safe place.
NL WARSHIP F803 B4
The Zr.Ms. 'Tromp' was involved in sinking the amphibious assault ship USS 'Tawara' on July 19, 2024, near Hawaii with a missile attack. during the world's largest naval exercise Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac). The launch of the Harpoon rocket was the highlight of the training for the crew. It was a learning experience to apply all the procedures and use the ship's systems for their intended purpose. Medium-range Harpoon anti-ship missiles are fired from 8 angled launch tubes on the midship. It was the first time that a Dutch naval vessel was participating in Rimpac. The 'Tarawa' was one of the largest vessels that U.S. and partner forces have sunk in nearly two decades, a 3rd Fleet news release says. The last time a ship of its class was sunk as part of a military exercise was in 2006, when the former amphibious assault ship 'Belleau Wood' was sent to the bottom during that year’s RIMPAC. One of the munitions used to sink the 'Tarawa' was the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), which was fired from a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet. Sinking the 'Tarawa' also allowed the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS 'Sydney' to test the Naval Strike Missile, which the Australians are buying to replace its Harpoon missiles. The 'Tarawa' was commissioned in 1976 and went on to take part in Operations Desert Shield and Iraq Freedom while also participating in cyclone relief efforts in Bangladesh. The ship was decommissioned in 2009. Ships and aircraft participating in the live-fire exercise also sank the decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS 'Dubuque' on July 11 as part of this year’s RIMPAC. Both ships were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep more than 50 nautical miles off Kauai. So far this summer, the U.S. military has also sunk the former amphibious transport dock USS 'Cleveland' as part of Valiant Shield 2024, and a Marine AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter sank a towed target using an AGM-179 Air-to-Ground Missile, or JAGM. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/ships-us/ships-usn-t/uss-tarawa-lha-1.html https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/d/dubuque--lpd-8--ii-1967-2011.html
Haimen
Fifth X-Bow cruise ship for SunStone Ships US-based SunStone Ships are having innovative Infinity class expedition cruise ships with X-Bow built in China, and things are happening in quick succession: The GREG MORTIMER (IMO 9834648), which was completed in 2019, was followed by the OCEAN EXPLORER (IMO 9883194) in July 2021 and the OCEAN VICTORY (IMO 9868869) in October 2021, which will also be followed this year by the SYLVIA EARLE (IMO 9872327). On November 9, 2021, the fifth Infinity class ship was already launched at China Merchants Heavy Industries in Haimen: the OCEAN ODYSSEY (IMO 9880673). Like the OCEAN EXPLORER that has already been delivered, she is intended for the charterer Vantage Travel and is scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter 2022. The further ships of this class currently under construction are the OCEAN ALBATROS and OCEAN DISCOVERER. Full article + images: https://www.cruisedeck.de/stapellauf-der-ocean-odyssey/
Barranquilla
Get in touch We are always glad to provide our dedicated assistance as ship agents when a vessel is calling at any Colombian port or terminal. LBH Colombia is an exclusive and experienced company with more than 26 years in the Colombian market, enhancing integrated maritime operations with leadership and professionalism, We are fully committed to serve with excellence, to respect the business and to positively surprise our customers. Rendering fllw services: Ship Agents Logistic Management Husbandry Agents Reliable protective Agents Head Office Manga Av. California # 26 - 64 Cartagena- Bolivar, Colombia. marketing@lbhcolombia.com please kindly visit our website www.lbhcolombia.com @lbhcolombia
NORDIA-N
Broken up at Frederikshavn https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160522154549005&set=pcb.10163186880118943
MAERSK FRANKFURT
The fire on the 'Maersk Frankfurt' was almost extinguished after five days of firefighting. The ship was ocated 13 nautical miles west of New Mangalore, and was moving towards open waters. Specialised firefighting experts have boarded the vessel and were working to extinguish the fire. Some visible flames have been reported from the vessel, and smouldering from containers continued. The vessel was reportedly in stable condition, with all machinery, steering and navigational equipment fully operational. The extent of the fire’s impact on the cargo was unknown. The vessel owners have decided to declare General Average (GA). This would mean that once the onboard containers have been discharged from the vessel at a safe location, they would not be released for on-carriage or delivery until cargo interests have made the required security arrangements through the GA adjusters. The 21 crew members: 17 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, one Russian, and one Montenegrin., were safe on board. The vessel was reportedly carrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) cargo. The ship had departed Mundra on its maiden voyage on July 17 and was scheduled to reach Colombo on July 21. Report with photo: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2024/07/fire-on-maersk-frankfurt-nearly-out/
Saint Nazaire
Fourth Edge class ship under construction. The first steel cut for the CELEBRITY ASCENT was celebrated on November 17, 2021 at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France. It is already the fourth Edge class ship for Celebrity Cruises – after the CELEBRITY EDGE, CELEBRITY APEX and CELEBRITY BEYOND. The ships are each 306 meters long and measured with approx. 130,000 gross tons. A special feature of these cruise ships is the so-called Magic Carpet, a vertically movable deck on the starboard side. The CELEBRITY ASCENT is expected to be completed by the second half of 2023. Full article: https://www.cruisedeck.de/erster-stahlschnitt-fuer-celebrity-ascent/
Buenaventura
Get in touch We are always glad to provide our dedicated assistance as ship agents when a vessel is calling at any Colombian port or terminal. LBH Colombia is an exclusive and experienced company with more than 26 years in the Colombian market, enhancing integrated maritime operations with leadership and professionalism, We are fully committed to serve with excellence, to respect the business and to positively surprise our customers. Rendering fllw services: Ship Agents Logistic Management Husbandry Agents Reliable protective Agents Head Office Manga Av. California # 26 - 64 Cartagena- Bolivar, Colombia. marketing@lbhcolombia.com please kindly visit our website www.lbhcolombia.com @lbhcolombia