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On Jan 29, 2025, the 'RMS Neudorf' was detained in Guiness at the Grove Wharf with 30 deficiencies, six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Fire safety - Evaluation of crew performance Lack of familiarity 2) Fire safety - Fire dampers Not as requied 3) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats Damaged 4) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats inventory Not as required 5) Life saving Appliances - Embarkation arrangements survival craft Not properly maintained 6) ISM - Ism cerificiate Not as required The vessel was released again on Feb 8 and left the port on Feb 10 en route to Ghent with an ETA as of Feb 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On Jan 30, 2025, the 'Sayedona' was detained in Galati with 27 deficiencies, 13 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - SOPEP Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc Not as required 3) Life saving Appliances - Lifeboats Not properly maintained 4) Labour conditions - Training and qualification of ships cook Not as required 5) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 6) Safety of navigation - Echo sounder Inoperative 7) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound-signals Missing 8)) Safety of navigation - Lights, shapes and sound-signals Not as required 9) Structural conditions - Steering gear Inoperative 10) Structural conditions - Decks - Corrosion Corroded 11) Emergency systems - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Insufficient pressure 12) Water/Weathertight - Manholes/Flush scuttles Not as required 13) Fire safety - Means of escape Blocked The vessel was released again on Feb 7, but the inspection led to a refusal of access to ParisMOU ports for the next three months: The last detentions were on Oct 9, 2024, in Alexandria with 35 deficiencies for 19 days, on May 26 in Batumi with 27 deficiencies, on Feb 29 in Larnaca with 28 deficiencies for 15 days, on Jan 23 in Poti, Georgia withg three deficiencies for three days and on July 24, 2023, in Thessaloniki with 24 deficiencies for ten days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The Port of Kiel has reported that it achieved good results in 2019. The cargo sector achieved an increase of 1.9 % to 6.8 million t handled on the terminals operated by the port. Taking into account the bulk cargo business at independent facilities, all in all the 7 million t mark could be affirmed despite the decommissioning of the local coal power station. Highlights: Handling result rose by 1.9 % in port areas operated by the Port of Kiel. The port again reached the 7 million t mark in overall cargo handling. Investment in shore power supply plants at Norwegenkai, Ostseekai and Schwedenkai. Passenger traffic rose by 8.4 % to nearly 2.4 million passengers. Dr. Dirk Claus, Managing Director at the port, said: “The Port of Kiel was able to pursue its growth course in its core business areas – the ferry traffic and the cruise business sector. At the same time, the focus of our investments lies on the implementation of the Blue Port strategy – on the shore power plants and the intermodal traffic, so that the Port of Kiel will be climate-neutral by 2030.” Approximately €15 million are currently being invested in the construction of shore power plants so that they will be ready for operation at all three ferry and cruise terminals in the city port in the course of 2020. The Color Line ferry has been supplied with shore power at the Norwegenkai Terminal on a daily basis since early summer 2019. Ferry traffic contributing more to overall transhipment rate The core business of the port is the general cargo handled in the ferry traffic sector and with nearly 6 million t it accounts for 85% of overall transhipment activities. The biggest volume handled was on the Kiel – Klaipeda (Lithuania) service of the DFDS shipping company. For the first time, 2.5 million t of cargo were transhipped and the frequency was also augmented with an eighth weekly departure in autumn. Since April 2019, more trucks destined for Russia have been transported on this route after the weekly ferry service to St. Petersburg was suspended. Longer trains and new connections in intermodal transport In the ferry traffic sector to Norway resp. West Sweden the service of an additional freight ferry has had a positive impact on the Kiel – Oslo route, whereas fewer unaccompanied trailers were transported between Kiel and Gothenburg in 2019. Trains with an overall length of 750 m (550 m before) can now enter the Rbf Kiel-Meimersdorf and a third shunting track is about to be completed at the Schwedenkai Terminal. At this terminal, no less than 25% of the hinterland transport units are transhipped by rail already. After nearly 24 000 load units were transhipped by rail in 2019, this number is expected to increase to well over 32 000 in 2020. Investments in terminal facilities and environmental protection The port is currently investing nearly €30 million in terminal facilities and environmental protection. After the apron in Ostuferhafen (Germany) was completely redesigned in 2019 in order to optimise logistical processes and to create more space for trucks, trailers and passenger cars, the construction projects now focus on the city port. The interior construction of the new terminal measuring 3700 m2 is in full swing while the works on the exterior façade are nearly finished. The €10 million building will be inaugurated in spring with the beginning of the season. The largest single investment of the port is the shore power supply plant for the Ostseekai and Schwedenkai terminals amounting to €13 million. Construction works at the shore power supply plant started last autumn and the structural as well as the civil engineering is currently in progress. The technical equipment will follow so that the power plant can start test operations during the season.

There are 5 seaports in the world that operate 1 million or 1 million single container premises annually. The name of the main Chittagong seaport has been added to the list of the three million port. Chittagong seaport has set a new record of 1 lakh single container courtyard on Saturday. This container container has been set up in Chittagong port from January 1 to December 25. There are still 7 days left to complete 20 years; Chittagong port has already been named in the list. It is worth mentioning that the Chittagong port is now ranked 5th in the list of one hundred seaports in the world. Chittagong Port has achieved this position in view of the 2 million single container building in 20 years. Earlier, the port was the 5th in the 21st. The Lloyds List, the world’s oldest shipping magazine, produces and publishes this list every year. There are 5 seaports in that list; Those who build more than one million million container containers a year. And the port of Chittagong was the 5th, but was not considered as a port of three millionaires. Confirming the matter, Chittagong Port Member (Administration and Planning) Jafar Alam told Kall Kantha that the combined efforts of the port authorities and users have achieved this milestone. We have been able to handle 1 million units without having to deal with constraints and many challenges. It would not be logical to combine our Chittagong port with the best and busiest ports in the world. Because most of the ports there are transshipment ports; Not an ‘end port’ or end destination like ours. “If we can still transfer delivery from the port to the Bay Terminal, we can show more success,” he said. I can be on the front row more on the Lloyds list. Referring to the glory of Chittagong port being linked to the port of the World’s Three Millionaire Club, Galaxy Bangladesh Shipping Lines Chairman Ahmed Yusuf Walid told Kal Kantha that the image of Bangladesh along with Chittagong port at sea port of the world will be brightened. We must build capacity to sustain growth and further enhance the port’s efficiency by protecting this continuity. Because the economy of Bangladesh is very dependent on the efficiency of the port. The four-year plan of the Chittagong Port, made by the Hamburg Port Consultancy (HPC) in Germany, stated that in the port of Chittagong, container shipments would be about 2 million units in 20 years; There will be 25 lakh 1 thousand units in 20 and 25 lakh units in 2021. The Chittagong port has fulfilled its forecast in the last 25 years. Great plan has indicated that new jet terminals and machinery will have to be added to keep up with the growth of product lines. Otherwise, the business of commodity trading will take off elsewhere. And if this situation continues, the port growth will slow down. That means it will take longer than expected to leave the product. But the Chittagong Port Authority has so far handled the commodity boom with the addition of new and modern equipment, but by 2020 it will not be possible to keep up with the growth of the port without actually having a new terminal or jetty. Port officials say the port authorities are building a Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) on the banks of the Karnaphuli river to curb growth. It was supposed to be launched in the 21st, the government is working with the army for speedy execution. But that project is also unlikely to start before 2020. Otherwise, no JT-terminal will be coming to port in the next two years. As a result, 2020 is very important for the port. The port is seeking to build only a delivery yard and a truck terminal at the Bay Terminal at the moment. But the file is stuck in the ministry. If the Chittagong port does not keep up with the sustained growth, the country’s economy will also be under pressure, and its importers will have to pay losses. If the port does not function properly, Bangladesh will fall behind in competition in the world export market. Asked to know, Chittagong Chamber President Mahbubul Alam told Kal Kantha, “It is not only Chittagong, but the economy for the entire country.” Because despite the government’s highest policy-making forums, construction of the Bay Terminal has apparently not progressed. Construction didn’t start until the sand filled the distance. So when will the delivery yard, truck terminal be built? We want to know why the most important ‘Bay Terminal project’ of the port is not being taken on the Prime Minister’s priority fast track, he added. Source : https://chittagongportagent.com

About one third of the 'GNV Aries' has been cut up to date at the Aliaga scrapyard since the arrival in November 2024 under tow of the tug “MSC Dragon”, ending a career which started in May 1987 as the 'Norsea', serving for the the North Sea Ferries on the Hull-Rotterdam line. In Oct2002 it went into service with P&O Ferries and in Jan 2003 it was renamed “Pride of York". In Oct 2003 it was registered in the name of P&O North Sea Ferries Ltd. In April 2021 it was sold to the Cypriot company Pride Ferries Shipping Ltd. and in May it was registered in Italy with the new name “GNV Aries”, covering the Naples-Palermo route together with its twin “GNV Antares”. Report with photo: https://www.puentedemando.com/desguace-del-ferry-italiano-gnv-aries-en-aliaga/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXGslleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe__jphEaEABkCWynLXXryhHst6OFxpu_LxtRYmxgk5mgHB4LJfyIx6UTQ_aem_xS7EN99HiGspnlPICUoalw

On Jan 30, 2025, the 'Emona' was detained in Gemlik with 38 deficiencies, 21 of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Safety Management Certificate Missing 2) Certificate & Doc - Minimum Safe Manning Doc Missing 3) Certificate & Doc - Tonnage certificate Missing 4) Certificate & Doc - Other (certificate) Other 5) Structural conditions - Closing devices/watertight doors Damaged 6) Structural conditions - Ballast, fuel and other tanks Holed 7) Structural conditions - Other (Structural) Other 8)) Life saving Appliances - Inflatable liferafts Not ready for use 9) Life saving Appliances - Buoyant apparatus Insufficient 10) Life saving Appliances - Rescue boats inventory Missing 11) Water/Weathertight - Doors Damaged 12) Water/Weathertight - Ventilators, air pipes and casings Damaged 13) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 14) Fire safety - Other (Fire safety) Other 15) Living and working - Personal equipment Missing equipment 16) Emergency systems - Abandon ship drills Insufficient frequency 17) Emergency systems - Enclosed space entry and rescue drills No records 18) Pollution Prevention - Sewage discharge connection Not as required 19) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Bilge pumping arrangements Not as required 20) Radio communications - Other (Radio comm) Other 21) ISM - Other (ISM) Other The vessel was released again on Feb 4 and permitted a single voyage to the Tuzla shipyard area for permanent repairs. The last detentions were on Oct 22, 2024, in Karadeniz Eregli with 13 deficiencies for three days and on Sep 14, 2023, in Kocaeli with 20 deficiencies also for three days. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

On its way from Cebu to Tagbilaran City, Bohol, the 'Oceanjet 88', 240 gt (IMO: 9712929), was forced to return to port in the morning of Jan 10, 2020, after its starboard-side generator set experienced a voltage fluctuation due to bogged down air-conditioning compressor. The chief engineer found out that the port and starboard’s air-conditioning compressor broke down and experienced high voltage, affecting the starboard-side generator. The malfunction occurred while sailing along the vicinity of the Naga Point just between the waters of Bohol and Cebu. At the Pier 1, all of the 191 passengers of the 'Oceanjet 88' were transferred to the 'Oceanjet 15' which departed at 10:10 a.m.

Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA) sets a new operational milestone at the Port of Buenaventura after servicing the 14,436-TEU vessel MSC Faith, the largest ship ever to dock in Colombia. With a length of overall of 366 meters, the MSC Faith makes its maiden call in South America at Puerto Aguadulce, as part of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) weekly service between Asia and Latin America’s west coast.

The Philippine Navy patrol ship BRP 'Nestor Reinoso (PC-380)' has rendered assistance to the ' Udosarang 1' which had experienced some mechanical problems while sailing in the waters of Ilocos Norte province in the waters of Burgos town when on Feb 5, 2025, at around 9 a.m. The Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) immediately deployed the BRP 'Nestor Reinoso' to assist the vessel. The emergency alert was monitored by the Maritime Situation Awareness Center – North (MSAC-N) and Naval Monitoring Detachment Pasuquin (NMD Pasuquin). After establishing contact with the vessel, the BRP 'Nestor Reinoso' escorted the 'Udosarang 1' to Sual, Pangasinan, where it could safely fix its mechanical malfunction, The nine Filipino crew members of the ferry were safe and encountered no other problems. Report with photo: https://balita.com/navy-patrol-ship-aids-s-korean-passenger-vessel-off-ilocos-norte/

On Feb 8, 2025, the ' An Yang 2', en route from Changzhou to Nevelsk, ran aground in pos. 46° 39' N 141° 51 E in a heavy snowstorm at the southwest coast of Sakhalin peninsula in Russia with 20 crew members on board. First responders have not yet been able to reach the bulker, which was hard aground on the rocky shore just south of the port of Nevelsk on a water depth of only 2,7 meters. The vessel was exposed to heavy wave action and is broadside to the surf zone. The ship had aon board 56 tonnes of diesel, 706 tonnes of fuel oil, and1,000 tonnes of coal. The vessel suffered a leak, but no spillage was reported yet. The Russian authorities struggled to communicate with the Chinese crew which remained on boarrd. The vessel's starboard side bow anchor was deployed. The rescuers have installed booms on the shore. As soon as the weather permits, a similar structure will be put up around the ship to avoid a possible spill of petroleum products. Rescuers expected that the storm will subside on the evening of Feb 10 and then it will be possible to inspect the ship from inside and outside with an UAV. The regional authorities have prepared for different scenarios. In case of damage to the vessel, specialists began to build a technical road for pumping fuel from the tanks of the bulk carrier. A temporary accommodation facility has been set up in Nevelsk, where, if necessary, members of the ship's crew can stay. Reports with photos and video: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/chinese-bulker-runs-aground-in-storm-off-sakhalin https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3806816?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278044719/cargo-ship-stranded-russias-sakhalin https://www.oreanda-news.com/en/v_mire/the-ministry-of-emergency-situations-will-use-an-underwater-drone-to-inspect-a-/article1546814/

On Jan 7, 2020, at 6:23 a.m. a fire broke out in the silo of the "Raps und Ölsaatenververarbeitung GmbH" in the North Port of Kiel. Heavy smoke and fire were already visible on the 12th floor of the silo. Several troops of the fire brigade entered the building under respiratory protection to extinguish the fire in the ventilation system. The operational measures were extended because the fire had to be extinguished not only in the building but also on the outer facade. This turned out to be difficult because it was not possible to erase the turntable ladder to this height. After two hours the fire was out. A total of 75 emergency services of the professional fire brigade and vthe olunteer fire brigades Suchsdorf, Russee, Gaarden and the emergency services were on site. German report with photo: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/82765/4485121

The new emblematic terminal of the Naviera Armas-Trasmediterránea Group, situated on the Nelson Mandela Pier, Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is up and running. The new terminal will serve both passenger and freight traffic. It is the first privately-financed passenger terminal in a Spanish state-owned port.