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BRP TERESA MAGBANUA
The Philippines on Sep 14 withdrew the 'Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701)' from the Sabina Shoal due to adverse weather conditions, depleted supplies of daily necessities, and the need to evacuate personnel requiring medical care. Its presence in the waters had been further complicated by the structural damage to the vessel resulting from the deliberate ramming by the China Coast Guard on Aug 31. The 'Teresa Magbanua' had operated since April around Sabina Shoal. In June, Chinese coast guards armed with swords and knives attacked Philippine vessels in the contested waters, resulting in injuries and one soldier losing a thumb. A month later, China's largest Coastguard vessel dropped anchor in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and in August, China had deployed 40 vessels to block the delivery of supplies to soldiers stationed in Sabina Shoal. Meanwhile the 'Teresa Magbanua' had been outnumbered by more than 50 Chinese ships. The ship was now sailing back to its homeport with its mission accomplished. Once the vessel was resupplied and repaired, and its crew recharged, the vessel would be ready to resume its mission alongside other assets from the Philippines' Coast Guard and Armed Force. Another vessel will immediately take over. Report with photos: https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4166096-photo-shows-partially-repaired-hull-as-philippines-vessel-withdraws-after-illegal-stay-in-xianbin-jiao
Southampton
The UK government and the Port of Southampton have teamed up to launched the UK’s first Port Economic Partnership (PEP), a way of creating stronger links between ports and government in order to long-term trade and economic growth. For the partnership, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) will work with ABP’s Port of Southampton to focus on leveraging public and private sector investment and ensuring that planning processes are as efficient as possible. The unique partnership was launched this week during an event at London International Shipping Week. The creation of PEPs was outlined back in January as part of the launch of the UK’s ‘Maritime 2050 – Navigating the Future’ strategy, envisioning creating a strong business environment for ports which, in turn, will help trade and benefit the UK economy.
Balboa
The government of the Panama has officially approved the modification of the Panama Canal tolls structure, following a recommendation from the Panama Canal board of directors and a period of consultation with shipping line clients. The approved modifications include the tolls charged to neopanamax dry bulk vessels carrying iron ore, neopanamax dry bulk vessels transiting in ballast, the vehicle carrier/roro segment, and for the liquid bulk segment (including oil and product tankers, chemical tankers, LPG and LNG vessels).
GUARDAMAR CALIOPE
On Sep 17 a cayuco was troubled 10 nautical miles from El Hierro. The 'Guardamar Calíope' was mobilized by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo. After the crew had managed to locat the boat, it was accompanied to the port of La Restinga, where 68 people safely disembarked.
Nassau
(Sept. 8, 2019) – As Carnival Cruise Line continues to work closely with its partners to deliver relief to the people of Grand Bahama and Abaco islands recovering from Hurricane Dorian, it also plans 41 calls to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays for the remainder of September as those destinations eagerly await cruise guests. Bahamian officials have expressed great appreciation for the support Carnival and its employees and guests have provided but also stressed that the other parts of The Bahamas are open for business and stand ready to welcome guests.
Fos-sur-Mer
Among a string of new eco-friendly initiatives, the Marseille Fos port authority is to spend €20 million over the next six years to extend shoreside electrical connections for berthed vessels to every ferry, cruiseship and repair quay within the Marseille eastern harbour, the company said in its release. Already available on the Corsica ferry quays, the network will be expanded in two phases to cover North Africa ferry quays and the shiprepair hub by 2022 and the cruise terminal between 2022 and 2025. The zero-emissions investment - backed by national and regional government – recognises the need to maintain the port’s value to the economy while improving the city’s waterside air quality.
TOKYO BAY
The 'Tokyo Bay', en rotue from Navegantes to Santos, was in allison with the ferry 'FB 30' which was docked at the maintenance pier of the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, on Sep 16, 2024, at 1.15 p.m. The allision occurred as the cargo ship was maneuvering to enter the port channel. The container ship had left Santa Catarina and was bound for DP World Santos, when it veered too far out of the navigation channel and scraped the ferry with its starboard side. It managed to dock without any major problems after the incident. There were no injuries, and the operation of the crossings between Santos and Guarujá was not affected. The cause of the collision and the damage were being investigated by maritime authorities. Reports with photo and video: https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja/?hidemenu=true https://www.poder360.com.br/brasil/navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-no-porto-de-santos-assista/ https://atarde.com.br/brasil/video-navio-cargueiro-colide-com-balsa-durante-travessia-entre-santos-e-guaruja-1287318
Nassau
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian which caused widespread devastation across the Bahamas, Norwegian oil giant Equinor is setting about cleaning up the spills from its South Riding Point oil terminal on Grand Bahama. The South Riding Point oil terminal has sustained damage from the hurricane and oil has been observed on the ground at the terminal site and in neighbouring areas. The size of the spill is not yet clear. Equinor has secured vessels and equipment for oil spill response in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, and from various ports across southeast Florida.
Salalah
Last month, an investment of USD 31 million in asset replacement and capacity improvements over the past year at the Port of Salalah paid off. The Port recorded the highest productivity ever achieved in the region, APM Terminals said in its release. The Port of Salalah is Oman’s major regional gateway port and transshipment hub, located on the Arabian Sea. With an annual capacity of around 5 million TEU, the port set a new productivity record this month, delivering 412.97 Port Moves per Hour (PMPH) on vessel Cap San Tainaro. The Port handled 3,820 moves in a port stay of 9.25 hours.