Indonesia asked to stabilize conflict in South China Sea

  Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Indonesia has been asked to serve as a mediator and to take actions to stabilize the conflict in the South China Sea, Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Marsetio said. “To help redress conflicts in the South China Sea, we have established cooperation with China and Vietnam in conducting coordinated patrols.…

Somali pirates are still holding 11 vessels and 167 crew members

  Somali pirates are still holding 11 foreign vessels for ransom with 167 crew members as hostages as of 30 September even as the number of ships signalling attacks by Somali pirates has fallen to its lowest since 2009, a global maritime organisation said on Monday. A report from the International Chamber of Commerce, International…

1 Dead From Fallen Pipes in Port of Tampa Ship Accident

  Officials have confirmed a fatality as a result of an accident at the Port of Tampa. A 56-year-old worker was killed after pipes fell onto him and three other men working inside a ship docked at the port. Hercules Gilmore was pronounced dead on the scene. Only one of the three other laborers involved…

Samudera Reports Indonesia Route Revenues Rise Q3 2012

  Samudra’s revenue for the third quarter ended 30, September 2012 increased 1% compared to the same quarter last year. Samudera is a regional shipping line serving the Middle East and the Indian Sub-continent in the west, South East Asia and Indo-China at the center and the Far East to the north. This extensive network…