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22/12/2023

ICS revises transit recommendations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) sent a letter “Revised Transit Recommendations in the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden” to the IMEAK Chamber of Shipping. The Chamber of Shipping published the letter sent by the International Chamber of Shipping about the ‘Revised Transit Recommendations in the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf […]

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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) sent a letter "Revised Transit Recommendations in the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden" to the IMEAK Chamber

22/12/2023

12th National Ship and Yacht Design Competition concluded
“12th International” organized every year by the Ship Yacht and Services Exporters Association National Ship and Yacht Design Competition has concluded. 23 students from different universities competed with 10 projects on the final night of the competition, which has been held regularly every year since 2012 and this year’s theme was “Catamaran Touring Boat”. University […]

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"12th International" organized every year by the Ship Yacht and Services Exporters Association National Ship and Yacht Design Competition has concluded.

22/12/2023

Ferry sank in Samui, Panang waters, tourists rescued, Thailand
Ferry T SANDEEMANETHUP was caught in rough weather at night Dec 21 while en route from Surat Thani to Koh Tao island (Samui, Panang, Ko islands group), and sank some 5.5 nm off Koh Tao, at some 30 meters depth. All 102 people on board, including foreign and Thai tourists, were rescued, and attended to […]

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Ferry T SANDEEMANETHUP was caught in rough weather at night Dec 21 while en route from Surat Thani to Koh Tao island (Samui, Panang, Ko islands group), and

22/12/2023

The number of automatic container terminals in China will increase to 45
China ranked first in the number of automatic container terminals, leaving the whole world behind. According to the information provided by the State Council, China has been ranked first in the world for years in terms of cargo handling capacity in its ports and cargo transportation capacity on inland waterways. In his speech at the […]

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China ranked first in the number of automatic container terminals, leaving the whole world behind.

22/12/2023

Giant wave hit, cruise ship out of control
Panic broke out on the giant cruise ship belonging to a Norway-based company. Panic broke out on the giant cruise ship going from Norway to England with 266 passengers and 131 crew members. The cruise ship named Maud, owned by the company named HK, was severely damaged by giant waves. In the news in the […]

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22/12/2023

"Promotion and Observation Tour" was held at TCG ANADOLU
MSÜ Air War Institute Commander Major General Yaşar Kadıoğlu and his accompanying delegation toured TCG Anadolu. According to the statement made by the Ministry of National Defense, a “Promotion and Observation Tour” was held at TCG Anadolu by MSÜ Air War Institute Commander Major General Yaşar Kadıoğlu and his accompanying delegation. As part of the […]

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MSÜ Air War Institute Commander Major General Yaşar Kadıoğlu and his accompanying delegation toured TCG Anadolu.

22/12/2023

Disabled navigational equipment effectively disables modern ships – cruise ship lost in North sea
Cruise ship MAUD with 266 passengers and 131 crew on board suffered blackout at around 1300 UTC Dec 21 in North sea, while en route from Floro Norway to Tilbury UK, with ETA Dec 22. Blackout was reportedly caused by huge wave hitting bridge, probably flooding it, so though the ship remains under way, she […]

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Cruise ship MAUD with 266 passengers and 131 crew on board suffered blackout at around 1300 UTC Dec 21 in North sea, while en route from Floro Norway to

22/12/2023

We will target US warships
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthis in Yemen, said they would target US warships in response to “any tension in the Red Sea”. Abdulmelik al-Houthi stated in his televised speech that “they will not stand idly by in the face of any tendency by America to escalate tensions or target Yemen.” Houthi threatened that […]

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Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthis in Yemen, said they would target US warships in response to "any tension in the Red Sea".

22/12/2023

Israeli attacks also "hit" fishermen
With its attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip, Israel is deliberately destroying all sectors in the region, including fishing, in addition to killing thousands of Palestinians. Fishing is one of the main sources of income in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been blockaded by land, sea and air for 17 years and allows fishing […]

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With its attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip, Israel is deliberately destroying all sectors in the region, including fishing, in addition to killing thousands

21/12/2023

Australia to send troops to US Red Sea mission
Australia announced that it will send 11 military personnel, but will not send warships or aircraft, to support the US-led mission against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, who announced that they will block ships passing through the Red Sea until Israel’s attacks on Gaza end. In his statement to Sky News television, Defense Minister Richard […]

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Australia announced that it will send 11 military personnel, but will not send warships or aircraft, to support the US-led mission against the Iran-backed

21/12/2023

Iraq sent a ship loaded with 10 million liters of fuel for Gaza
A ship loaded with 10 million liters of fuel set out for Gaza from a port in Basra, southern Iraq. Iraqi Prime Ministry Undersecretary Zeydan Halaf announced that the ship loaded with fuel, which set out for the Palestinian people from Hor ez-Zubayr Port in Basra, went to Suez Port. Speaking to AA correspondent, Iraqi […]

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A ship loaded with 10 million liters of fuel set out for Gaza from a port in Basra, southern Iraq.

21/12/2023

Korean tanker major fire, crew evacuated, Shanghai
Fire erupted on board of tanker NEW BRIGHT in the afternoon Dec 21 when the ship was sailing downstream in Yangtze river, near Sutong Bridge, Shanhai, en route from Changzhou to Incheon Korea. It was a major fire, all 22 crew were evacuated, tanker developed heavy starboard list and stern tilt, but remained afloat with […]

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Fire erupted on board of tanker NEW BRIGHT in the afternoon Dec 21 when the ship was sailing downstream in Yangtze river, near Sutong Bridge, Shanhai, en

21/12/2023

5 boats carrying refugees arrived in Indonesia
It was reported that 5 more boats carrying Rohingya Muslim refugees reached the Aceh region of Indonesia. Indonesian Air Force announced that 5 boats carrying Rohingya refugees entered the country’s waters. Authorities stated that patrols were intensified in the region after the increase in the number of Rohingya refugees coming to Indonesia. More than 300 […]

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It was reported that 5 more boats carrying Rohingya Muslim refugees reached the Aceh region of Indonesia.

21/12/2023

General cargo ship and tanker collision, Russia
General cargo ship RED LINE collided with inland tanker TN-709 on Dec 20 in river Don below Rostov-on-Don, while sailing downstream from Rostov to Mersin Turkey. Both ships suffered damages – tanker’s starboard hull and superstructure sustained holes and dents, freighter sustained bow damage, it was holed above waterline. No leak reported, RED LINE was […]

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General cargo ship RED LINE collided with inland tanker TN-709 on Dec 20 in river Don below Rostov-on-Don, while sailing downstream from Rostov to Mersin

21/12/2023

Greece will send frigates to the Red Sea
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that Greece will send a frigate to the Red Sea. In his statement, Dendias stated that the international community is facing a major security problem in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and said that attacks on commercial ships threaten human life, international security and stability. Dendias […]

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21/12/2023

Broken dry cargo ship was rescued
The dry cargo ship named ULUSOY 9, which had a machinery malfunction, was rescued by the teams of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety. The 130 m long dry cargo ship named ULUSOY 9, which had an engine failure off the coast of Türkeli Lighthouse while sailing from Russia to Slovenia, was anchored at Türkeli […]

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The dry cargo ship named ULUSOY 9, which had a machinery malfunction, was rescued by the teams of the General Directorate of Coastal Safety.

21/12/2023

Year-end fun from GBD
The traditional year-end entertainment organized by the Ship Brokers Association (GBD) brought the maritime community together. The traditional year-end meeting of the Ship Brokers Association was held with intense participation. IMEAK Chamber of Shipping Council President Başaran Bayrak, IMEAK Chamber of Shipping Board Member Barış Türkmen, association members, shipowners, lawyers, students and representatives of maritime […]

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The traditional year-end entertainment organized by the Ship Brokers Association (GBD) brought the maritime community together.

21/12/2023

Bulgarian bulk carrier drug bust, Ireland
At least 300 kilos of high-grade co***ne were found on board of Bulgarian bulk carrier VERILA on Dec 19 by joint Customs and Guards Security officers team at Foynes Ireland, during security operation. It is said, that search continued, expecting to find more drugs, with total weight of some 500 kilos. Co***ne was packed in […]

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At least 300 kilos of high-grade co***ne were found on board of Bulgarian bulk carrier VERILA on Dec 19 by joint Customs and Guards Security officers team at

21/12/2023

Beks sold his only newcastlemax
The company earned $1.5 million by removing Beks Brown from the fleet. Istanbul-based Beks Shipping, operated by the Bekmezci family, decided to sell the ship after using it in its fleet for a year. The ship was built at Imabari Shipyard in 2005. Beks’ fleet currently includes 44 ships worth nearly $900 million. Features of […]

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The company earned $1.5 million by removing Beks Brown from the fleet.

21/12/2023

General cargo ship sinking north of Bali, 8 crew missing
General cargo ship VISION GLOBAL sank or is sinking since Dec 19 in Bali sea NE of Bali island, Indonesia. 13 crew reported on life raft, 8 are missing. The ship was en route from Tuban port, northern Java, to Maumere, Flores island, issued distress signal on Dec 20. She wasn’t under way, drifting, since […]

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General cargo ship VISION GLOBAL sank or is sinking since Dec 19 in Bali sea NE of Bali island, Indonesia. 13 crew reported on life raft, 8 are missing. The

21/12/2023

Sustainable art project from Sirena Marine
By combining its passion for art with its support for artists, Sirena Marine has signed a new collaboration special for the new year within the scope of the sustainable ‘Art of Sirena’ project. This year, Sirena Marine met with DEYA’s founders, Defne Arıkoğlu and Yasmin Karamolla, within the scope of ‘Art of Sirena’. Young and […]

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By combining its passion for art with its support for artists, Sirena Marine has signed a new collaboration special for the new year within the scope of the

20/12/2023

Italy to join US-led multinational mission in Red Sea
It was reported that Italy will participate with a frigate in the multinational security mission established under the leadership of the USA against attacks on ships in the Red Sea. According to news in the Italian press, the Ministry of Defense decided to deploy the FREMM-class Virginio Fasan frigate, which serves in the Italian Navy, […]

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It was reported that Italy will participate with a frigate in the multinational security mission established under the leadership of the USA against attacks

20/12/2023

TAB announced its new member
Doğanbey Maritime Enterprises became a new member of the Turkish Shipowners Association. In the statement made by the Turkish Shipowners Association, “The Turkish Shipowners Association encourages new memberships in order to increase its inclusiveness in the sector and to appeal to a wider audience with new company memberships. In this context, Doğanbey Deniz İşletmeleri Sanayi […]

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Doğanbey Maritime Enterprises became a new member of the Turkish Shipowners Association.

20/12/2023

Pellets on fire in cargo hold of German freighter, Sweden
Cargo of pellets elf-ignited in cargo hold of general cargo ship MAI LEHMANN, berthed at Soderhamn, Sweden, Gulf of Bothnia, at around noon Dec 20. It was decided to offload smoldering cargo on pier and extinguish fire and hot spots, on the pier. Fire fighting was to taken several hours, no updates so far. General […]

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Cargo of pellets elf-ignited in cargo hold of general cargo ship MAI LEHMANN, berthed at Soderhamn, Sweden, Gulf of Bothnia, at around noon Dec 20. It was

20/12/2023

The world's only floating power plant is in its 4th year of energy production
4 years have passed since the world’s only floating power plant, Akademik Lomonosov, was connected to the grid of the autonomous Chaun-Bilibino energy center in Western Chukotka. Power, one of the respected magazines, described the connection of the first floating nuclear power plant to the grid in 2019 as one of the most important events […]

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4 years have passed since the world's only floating power plant, Akademik Lomonosov, was connected to the grid of the autonomous Chaun-Bilibino energy center

20/12/2023

RUEN UPDATE Dec 20: Bulgarian seaman was shot and beaten
UPDATE Dec 20: Bulgarian seaman who was medevaced by Indian Navy ship and finally, transported to Indian hospital, was as it has become known, shot in shoulder and hit in head with rifle butt, because he didn’t obey kidnappers’ orders. RUAN as of 1330 UTC Dec 20, remained anchored off Somalia northeast coast in Indian […]

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UPDATE Dec 20: Bulgarian seaman who was medevaced by Indian Navy ship and finally, transported to Indian hospital, was as it has become known, shot in

20/12/2023

Hijacked commercial ship off the coast of Somalia
It was reported that the Maltese-flagged commercial ship “Ruen”, which was hijacked in the Arabian Sea last week, was brought to the coast of Somalia by pirates and one injured person was taken off. Ahmed Yasin Salah, Minister of Ports and Fighting Maritime Crimes in Somalia’s Puntland state, announced that the Maltese-flagged commercial ship, which […]

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It was reported that the Maltese-flagged commercial ship "Ruen", which was hijacked in the Arabian Sea last week, was brought to the coast of Somalia by

20/12/2023

Missing businessman wanted for 7 days
There has been no news for 7 days from businessman Yasin Cinkaya, who has a boat off the coast of Aydın’s Didim district but has not been heard from. Yasin Cinkaya, Member of the Board of Directors of Faber Mermer, disappeared on his boat sailing from Didim district of Aydın province on December 14. Following […]

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There has been no news for 7 days from businessman Yasin Cinkaya, who has a boat off the coast of Aydın's Didim district but has not been heard from.

20/12/2023

Evergreen stops exports and imports with Israel
Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen has stopped exports and imports with Israel. Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen announced that it has stopped exports and imports with Israel. In the statement sent to its customers, the company stated that its ships serving Mediterranean ports will pass through the Cape of Good Hope and go around Africa instead of […]

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Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen has stopped exports and imports with Israel.

20/12/2023

Malaysia bans all Israeli and Israel-bound ships starting today
The Malaysian government has decided to restrict and prohibit Israeli-based shipping company, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd from docking at any Malaysian ports, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a statement issued on Dec 20, he said he will take immediate action by imposing a permanent ban on the company effective immediately. […]

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The Malaysian government has decided to restrict and prohibit Israeli-based shipping company, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd from docking at any