Navy commander of Naval forces of Iran have thwarted a piracy attack on ship in Indian Ocean flying the flag of Liberia. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the vessel was attacked by pirates in the north region of the Indian Ocean and instantly dispatched an alert call, on which responded the Iranian naval forces. With…
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting for its 28th session in London, has adopted key resolutions and amendments relating to the Organization’s mandatory audit scheme, paving the way for the scheme to come into effect by 2016 once amendments to mandatory instruments have entered into force. Election of the IMO Council…
A fire broke out on the ro-ro vessel CORONA SEAWAYS, while the vessel was en route from Frederica to Copenhagen. Fortunately, there has been no report of any casualties. There were 19 crewmembers onboard, as well as 10 passengers. Everyone has been examined for smoke inhalation. The crew were able to bring the fire…
Grandweld Shipyards has completed the delivery of Bourbon Gannet, the third Hybrid Seismic Support Vessel in a series of six for Bourbon Offshore. The vessel was handed over in a delivery ceremony held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Grandweld facilities at Dubai Maritime City. The 54metre length, 50 Tons bollard pull vessel will…