Oil spills from bunkering operations in Singapore pose serious risks for shipowners and crews, including heavy fines and imprisonment. The Maritime and Port Authority emphasizes pollution prevention and mandates strict adherence to guidelines. Immediate reporting of incidents is crucial, as responsibility lies with the ship’s master and crew to prevent spills.
After a collision between a bulker and a chemical tanker near the Strait of Gibraltar, white balls of solid paraffin wax have been washing ashore near the port of Algeciras, Spain. The incident resulted in the release of paraffin into the water, but no injuries were reported.
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a Mexican ship management company, was caught providing false records to the U.S. Coast Guard to conceal illegal discharge of oily bilge waste from the cement carrier Suhar. The company was fined $1.75 million, placed on probation, and required to develop an environmental compliance plan.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed that 5 tonnes of oil overflowed from the Bulk Carrier, INES CORRADO. The overflow has been stopped, and dispersants have been sprayed. No oil has been sighted at sea or ashore. A Current Buster has been deployed, and Malaysian authorities have been alerted.
This week’s maritime news highlights significant developments from 02 Sep. to 08 Sep. 2024. Key topics include India’s ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to boost shipbuilding, recovery in dry cargo shipping, innovations in marine fuels, and updates on the Red Sea crisis. Environmental challenges and Seychelles’ efforts against maritime crime are also covered.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 04 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2021 in descending…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 27 Sep 2021 to 03 Oct 2021 in descending…
