Jakarta: PT Henisca Surya Kharisma of Northern Sulawesi has held discussions with Davao roro vessel operator, Super Shuttle RoRo, to push ahead with a General Santos-Davao-Bitung roro route connecting the Philippines’ Mindanao island with Indonesia. Bitung Port is just 45 km away from Mindanao. Super Shuttle RoRo currently has 25 roro vessels operating on…
During the period from 14 November to 20 November, there was one piracy related incident reported in the High Risk Area (HRA), this incident was assessed as suspicious activity and occurred in the Somali Basin. Merchant vessels are advised to remain vigilant throughout the HRA and ensure that Self Protection Measures are in place,…
Russia will keep its naval task force in the Gulf of Aden as part of an international effort to fight sea piracy off the Somali coast, Russia’s UN envoy Vitaly Churkin said. The UN Security Council held a debate on piracy as a threat to global peace and security. “Russia supports the extension of…
Jakarta: Dubai-based Drydocks World has signed a memorandum of understanding with PAL Indonesia aimed at mutual co-operation in “shipbuilding, general engineering and other relevant areas”. The scope of the MoU also includes maintenance of oil and gas equipment and offshore structures. Senior management from Drydocks World spent a fruitful week’s business trip to the…