Two new Panamax class ship-to-shore container quay cranes along with eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes have been commissioned at Malaysia’s government-owned Bintulu Port to expand its container handling capabilities and services. To improve its fleet of cranes, the port awarded Harbour-Link Logistics with two contracts to supply, deliver, test and commission the eight rubber-tyred gantry…
During the period 24-30 Oct, there was one piracy related incident in the High Risk Area (HRA). On 24 Oct, a dhow Pirate Attack Group (PAG) was disrupted along the Somali coast. There have also been continuing reports of suspicious activity. Merchant vessels are advised to remain vigilant throughout the HRA and ensure that…
BOURBON confirms that the 7 crew members, 6 Russians and 1 Estonian, abducted during the boarding of the Bourbon Liberty 249 off the coast of Nigeria, on October 15, 2012, were released today. Despite difficult conditions while in captivity, they all appear to be in good health. They are currently being looked after by…
“General Average” is a term used in the maritime industry to define shares in a common loss during maritime accident. Defined by York Antwerp rules 1994 of General Average, these rules lay guidelines for the distribution of loss in an event when cargo has to be jettisoned in order to save the ship, crew, or the…