Priok Harbor’s Future

  After being delayed for one year, finally groundbreaking of Kalibaru Port project, called Port Kalibaru New Priok, successfully conducted on Friday (3/22). President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was present at the groundbreaking ceremony, marking the seriousness of the government to realize the development of vital infrastructure, the Port of Tanjung Priok. For the first phase,…

Pelindo III Processes Lawsuit On Adaro

  JAKARTA: PT Pelindo III urged PT Adaro Indonesia to pay off its debts to the Government upon loading service charges in Banjarmasin with a material lawsuit worth IDR75.05 billion and IDR100 billion of immaterial charge. Head of Public Relations of Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III) Edi Priyanto said the payment issue for ship to…

USCG Identifies Sunken Vessel Missing Since 1972

  The Coast Guard has identified a sunken fishing vessel missing since 1972. The Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel Falkor in concert with Bureau of Ocean Energy Management found an unknown sonar target object December 2012. The research vessel sent a remote operating vehicle to investigate.  Katmai was discovered in 8,920 feet of water approximately…

Ships Collide in Taiwan Strait

  Taiwanese cargo ship, Jian Chang, collided with a Chinese bulker, Minguang 68, at the Xiamen-Kinmen waters on Sunday morning. The Jian Chang was slightly damaged, but was able to sail to Keluo Harbour in Kinmen for repair. The 12 crewmembers of Minguang 68 abandoned the vessel which was severely damaged, and were rescued by…