An Indonesian-registered vessel sank in Singapore waters after colliding with a ferry this morning, triggering a search and rescue operation for one missing crew member, according to the Maritime and Port Authority. The Budi Jasa 18 was involved in a collision with Sea Hawk, a ferry carrying 200 passengers, in the West Keppel Fairway,…
Jakarta: Creditors failed to vote in enough numbers to pass the restructuring plan for troubled Indonesian firm Berlian Laju Tankers (BLT) on Friday. However, since the vote was deemed close the supervising judge has called for a revote, likely to be held before the end of this week. “BLT will work with its secured…
Chemical tanker ‘MV Royal Grace’ unexpectedly sails out of pirate’s anchorage, then assisted by EUNAVFOR warship. The pirates had held the vessel after attacking it over a year earlier, on 2 March 2012 in the Gulf of Oman. Early in the morning of 8, March 2013, ESPS Mendez Nunez was conducting counter-piracy patrols 20…
The Coast Guard is continuing to respond to a sunken towing vessel in the Mississippi River near St. James, Friday. Mckinney Salvage and Heavy Lift are scheduled to arrive on scene tonight and commence salvage operations. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report around 2 a.m. Thursday that the 56-foot towing vessel…