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Enroute from İskenderun to Constanta, the 'Rayan' suffered an engine malfunction at the southern entrance of the Dardanelles on March 27, 2023. The ship was taken in tow by the tug 'Kurtarma 3' under the coordination of the Çanakkale VTH Center. The ship was safely moored in Karanlık Liman in pos. 40° 01.26' N 026° 17.29' E. Photos: https://twitter.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1640470787361521666

The 'Tao Brave' was detained approximately 17.1 nautical miles west of Sekinchan in Malaysia, on March 21, 2023. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained the vessel and its 22 crew members for allegedly anchoring without permission. The captain and one crew member were taken to the Selangor State Maritime Headquarters for further investigations.

The French container giant CMA CGM is working on a plan to rebuild the port of Beirut within three years. Political stalemate in Lebanon has meant that no decisions have been made after the huge explosion that killed 200 in 2020. CMA CGM first presented the plan to the Lebanese authorities in September, which includes the reconstruction of damaged quay facilities and warehouses, along with a port expansion and digitization. The total price was estimated to be between 400 and 600 million. dollar. Another offer was announced on April 9, 2021. German companies presented a multi-billion dollar plan to rebuild the port and surrounding districts, which was also devastated by the violent explosion.

The coast guard found signs of an accident on the British oil tanker Orange Victoria which was seized in COCHIN after the accident involving a fishing boat on the coast of Vizhinjam The Fort Kochi Coastal Police and the Marine Mercantile Division conducted an inspection of the ship anchored in the open sea on Saturday morning .The paint on this part has been collected by scientific experts for scientific examination . Captain Nikhil told the Coastal Police that they were not aware that the ship had collided with the boat . There are 23 sailors on board . The ship while en route from Singapore to Indian port, presumably struck fiberglass fishing boat 46 nm off COCHIN at night Mar 18. boat was damaged, all 6 crew safe. Hull paint samples are taken, to conduct lab analysis

The 'Loch Bhrusda; en route from Fishnish to Tobermory, Isle of Mull with six crew members and three passengers on board, got an object stuck in one of the vessel's Schottel jet propulsion units, in pos. 56 32 25.2 N, 005 53 37.2 W in the Sound of Mull on March 22, 2023, at 10.50 a.m. UTC. While there was still propulsion from the other unit, there was a limited manoeuvrability and the ferry unable to berth in either Fishnish or Lochaline ports on the regular route. Therefore, it was heading to Tobermory to disembark the passengers and get a diver inspection. The Tobermory CRT was tasked to attend harbour to provide support and information as required. The vessel was carrying one lorry on board and no dangerous goods as cargo.

The 'Atlantic Sea Clipper' with three people on board was disabled with a fouled propeller in the Emerald Basin in pos. 44 25 16 N, 062 15 36 W, 26.20 nautical miles southsoutheast of Stone Island, Nova Scotia, at 9,50 p.m. UTC on March 14. The vessel was towed to Halifax by the Canadian Coast Guard Ship 'Hare Bay', assisted by the fishing vessel 'Seaman's Toy 1' and the tug 'Atlantic Fir' (IMO: 9324916).

ANTAQ expects 18 port auctions in 2021 With total investments of R$ 4 billion, 18 port auctions are expected to be held in 2021. The information was confirmed by the general director of ANTAQ, Eduardo Nery. Also in April, bids are expected for four areas at the Port of Itaqui/MA for the handling of fuels; and one at the Port of Pelotas (Rio Grande do Sul) for general cargo, especially wood. These five auctions alone are expected to reach approximately R$ 610 million in investments. According to Nery, tenders are essential to increase port infrastructure, in view of the country's multimodality. "Improving the port infrastructure is fundamental, since the movement of cargo in organized ports and in authorized and leased terminals has a high bias", said. The development of multimodality is also part of ANTAQ's planning. "It is important to identify logistical corridors, economic scenarios, origins and destinations of cargo," said the director-general, stressing that there is a need for a governance structure so that the country can take advantage of multimodality in transport. Another point defended by the director was the government program entitled "BR do Mar", whose objective is to increase the supply of cabotage, encourage competition, create new routes and reduce costs. The bill is about to be voted on in the National Congress. The importance of waterways and the country's potential for inland navigation was also highlighted. Source: ANTAQ / Federal Government Auction for terminals in the Port of Itaqui is scheduled for April this year With the forecast of moving more than R $ 30 billion in investments in the port sector by 2022, the Federal Government expects to carry out about 30 tenders and sign 60 contracts for the adhesion of private use terminals, continuing the revolution that the segment is going through in the country . The auction of the Porto do Itaqui terminals in São Luís (MA) is scheduled for April 9, 2021. In Maranhao, four more fuel terminals will be leased at the Port of Itaqui: IQI03, IQI11, IQI12 and IQI13, responsible for the handling and storage of liquid bulk, mainly fuel, in addition to other complementary facilities. The complex works as a distribution hub for the north and northeast regions, serving Maranhão, Tocantins, Pará and Mato Grosso, in addition to other nearby states by coastal shipping. The leases have already been authorized by TCU and notices published with a date scheduled for auction on 04/09/2021. Currently, the portfolio of the Ministry of Infrastructure has the largest concession program in the world, with a forecast of R$ 264 billion in investments. The idea of ​​the Ministry of Infrastructure is until the end of 2022, to deliver a properly organized port sector, with legal certainty and without expired contracts. Source: Blog Isaías Rocha Sent - shipping.sao luis@gac.com

Crew change have resumed at the port of Chittagong, albeit to a limited extent. In case of joining, covid negative certificate is required. In case of sign off, the crew will have to undergo a covid test at a local government approved hospital. Which takes a total of 3 days to stay in a hotel. Then he has to show immigration and airlines authorities when he gets on the plane.  We've learned from talking to a crew service provider that this process is safe for all parties. NC Shipping's operations manager said Chittagong port service is now much more efficient and less time consuming. All rules are governed by international standards. "Even in the covid pandemic lockdown, we get international quality service from Chittagong port which has played a positive role in the operation of our ships and maintaining the dynamism of the maritime trade," he added. He thinks crew change approval is part of a continuous process. This is a valiant decision of the government and port authorities 

The 'Happy Aras', en route from Reni to Mersin with a cargo of 4.185 tonnes of soybean on board, ran aground in the northern part of the Datca peninsula ni pos. 36 44 30.0 N, 027 26 06.0 E on March 20, 2023 at 11. p.m. LT. The ship remained stationary as of March 27.

Two perpetrators boarded the 'Stolt Sakura' via the anchor chain and broke into the paint store in pos. 03 55 26 N, 098 45 00 E at the Belawan anchorage on March 19, 2023, at 7.15 p.m. UTC. The duty crew spotted the perpetrators and raised the alarm, resulting in the perpetrators fleeing the vessel and escaping without stealing anything. The incident was reported to the local authorities.

The Meyer shipyard located in Papenburg, Germany, announced, they secured an order for a new cruise ship. The new customer is NYK who placed an order for a medium size cruise ship for their brand Asuka Cruises. Full article + image: https://www.cruisedeck.de/meyer-werft-sichert-sich-neubau-auftrag/

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