De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards
The Liberian Registry announced the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.
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Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
Following a fire outbreak, all 19 crew members aboard the Britania U floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel were successfully rescued.
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa
The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship, Ultra Galaxy, was abandoned by its 18-member crew on Monday after experiencing severe listing.
Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway
The Maran Lyra, a Very Large Crude Carrier, is scheduled to arrive in Norway today with what broker Braemar has described as “unusual” cargo.
Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa
South African Maritime Safety Authority reported the rescue of crew from a lifeboat after they evacuated their listing cargo ship in the Atlantic
Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey
July 1, Nigerian Customs Service displayed illegal weapons seized from a concealed shipping container that arrived from Turkey at the Port of Onne
Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working
According to BusinessDay, Nigeria experienced a nationwide strike initiated by the labor unions on Monday, June 3rd, including all ports.
Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.
Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.
Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported on May 18 a crude oil tanker, Wind, had been attacked 98 miles south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde
A Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde early Friday, marking a escalation in pirate activity
Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta
During a maritime security operation near Somalia, Operation Atalanta confirmed its naval forces had apprehended a group of suspected pirates.
EU Atalanta Naval Force Warns Against Paying Ransoms
Naval force responsible for combating piracy in the Indian Ocean issues warning that the recent ransom payment could provoke additional attacks.
Bangladeshi Ship & Crew Released by Somali Pirates
Early on Sunday, Somali pirates released the Bangladeshi ship, Abdullah, along with its crew of 23, following the payment of a $5 million ransom.