Two partially decomposed bodies of North Korean mariners have been discovered in separate locations in Japan. Their cargo ship TAEGAKBONG went missing in late December. Reported engine failure sent the ship adrift after its steering controls and navigation systems were disabled. The first body was found on Saturday in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture. The Japan…
After more than 2 years of captivity, the six seamen, who were kidnapped by Somali pirates in connection with the seizure of the Danish coaster M/V Leopard in January 2011, have been released and lead to safety. The two Danish and the four Philippine seamen have very recently been released off the Somali coast…
Bad maps are being blamed after Canadian naval reservists participating in the U.S.-led war on drugs last year caused a diplomatic flap by firing their weapons and intercepting fishing vessels in Jamaican waters — without the permission of Jamaica’s maritime authorities. The embarrassing accident that has never before been publicly reported, broke international maritime…
PADANG: PT Pelindo II to revitalize Teluk Bayur port become container terminal with a total investment range of IDR1.76 trillion in the period 2011-2016. Pelindo II President Director RJ Lino said the investment has reached IDR675 billion. “The biggest investment is in the development of the container with a total of IDR250 billion,” he…