Bulkers – First large vessel CORN to use latest KGT conveyor at Malta during November 2023.
The first large vessel to use the latest Kordin Grain Terminal (KGT) conveyor was the Chinese owned 177.85m Open Hatch Box Type bulk carrier CORN. She was built in Japan by Saiki Heavy Industries at Saiki as the SGP flag bulker FURNESS PORTLAND trading until June 2021 where she was sold and renamed to ELPINIKI […]
Cruise Liner – LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE
One of the Belgian ships built in the world is the sleek Passenger Ship Designed LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE which currently is seen in the Mediterranean Sea. Built in 2007 by Meuse & Sambre Beez at Beez, Belgium she is a comfortable vessel upon which to enjoy your vacation and accommodating 198 passengers in just […]
Cruise Liner News – MSC Crociere adds 2 more ‘World Class’ to its orderbook – November 2023
Chantiers de l’Atlantique will deliver these LNG newbuildings , evolutions of the first two ships in the MSC WORLD EUROPA and MSC WORLD AMERICA Class , in 2026 and 2027. With the two new units ordered by the Aponte family company, the number of ships in the ‘World Class’ series, powered by LNG, that Chantiers […]
Advertising – Welcome Aboard to Dedja Shipping ShpK – 27.11.2023
Creative advertisement graphics, billboards, commercials and social media ads are all around us. They compete with each other for our attention using techniques proven to inspire an emotional reaction. Help your brand rise above average with creative advertising ideas and the right tools to achieve your goals. Another Logo was added last Monday 27th November […]
Hijacking – Car Carrier GALAXY LEADER – 19.11.2023
On Sunday 19th November, 2023 , NYK Chartered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) GALAXY LEADER was named hijacked by Iran-affiliated Houthi militia, who described her as “an Israeli ship,” and taken to a Yemeni port. Al Jazeera News Agency cited a Houthi spokesman as saying the seizure of the ship was in response to […]
Delivery – Tug SMIT EUROPE – 2007
One of the Turkish built tugs, trading around is the 2007 built multi purpose escort ASD tug SMIT EUROPE. She entered Valletta on 15th August 2007 straight from the shipyard – Bogazici Denizcilik A.S of which she was built as BOGAZICI 1 trading until July. She was berthed at Gun Wharf for few hours manned […]
Advertising – Welcome Aboard to 2 Entities – 25.11.2023
Creative advertisement graphics, billboards, commercials and social media ads are all around us. They compete with each other for our attention using techniques proven to inspire an emotional reaction. Help your brand rise above average with creative advertising ideas and the right tools to achieve your goals. 2 more Logos are added today 25th November […]
Opinion – Terms in Shipping at Malta – 25.11.2023
Looking at certain ship photos caption it’s either you laugh or you cry. Most of the funniest shipping terms comes from the Media but when you see certain photographers that are involved in shipping photography you will say – Are you Serious ?? 🙂 CHARTERING is the term used to name the renting of a […]
Towage – Disabled Suezmax tanker GULF SCANDIC towed to Malta – June 2007
On Saturday 9th June, 2007 the 1984 built 274 metres crude oil tanker GULF SCANDIC reported that she had engine failure off Pantelleria Island in the Mediterranean Sea. After few hours, Tug Malta 1998 built tugboat SEA SALVOR was dispatched and commenced towing the next day on Sunday 10th June. Towage arrived 3 miles off […]
Casualties – Turkish Cargo Ship KAFKAMETLER confirmed sunk – November 2023
After last Monday 20th November we issued an article regarding the Turkish 1988 built cargo ship KAFKAMETLER with 12 crew members on board missing , now it’s confirmed that the vessel sunk of which local media reported that the body of a deceased individual was found washed ashore near Eregli later on Monday. Turkish Authorities have […]
