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February 24, 2021

Superstructure removal begins on fire-damaged US Navy amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard

Written by Baird Maritime on February 24, 2021. Posted in Commercial Mariner - Maritime Security, Salvage Operations, Ships (Naval).

As part of the on-going inactivation availability on the fire-damaged US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, contractors started the process of removing ..

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February 16, 2021

Indian Navy orders five dive support vessels from local shipyard

Written by Baird Maritime on February 16, 2021. Posted in Dive Support, Naval auxiliary/support vessels, Salvage Operations.

The Indian Navy has awarded Kolkata-based shipbuilder Titagarh Wagons a contract for the construction and delivery of five dive support vessels. The vessels’ ..

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February 2, 2021

COLUMN | The ocean on a plank [Tug Times]

Written by Alan Loynd on February 2, 2021. Posted in Harbour Tugs and Operation, Salvage Operations, Work Boat World Features.

“When the Deities protect you, it is possible to cross the ocean on a plank of wood. Without their help, you may drown in a wayside ditch.” – Chinese ..

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February 23, 2021

FEATURE | Tilawa – The strange tale of 2,364 pieces of silver

Written by Oliver Weiss on February 23, 2021. Posted in Dry Cargo World, Maritime Archaeology, Salvage Operations, Ship World Features, Ship World Vessel Reviews, Work Boat World Features.

In 2012 a Brit racing driver, Ross Hyett, set up Argentum Exploration with the purpose of locating and recovering bullion from wartime wrecks. In July 2012 Argentum ..

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February 16, 2021

BOOK REVIEW | Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters — Sixth Edition

Written by Neil Baird on February 16, 2021. Posted in Book Reviews, Salvage Operations, Ship World Features, Work Boat World Features.

This long overdue “bible” on the perils of the sea and salvage should not just be required reading and compulsory digestion for ship masters but for all ..

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January 26, 2021

Bulk carrier runs aground in southern Sri Lanka

Written by Baird Maritime on January 26, 2021. Posted in Dry Cargo World, Harbour Tugs and Operation, Non-Naval (Maritime Security), Salvage Operations, Ships (Naval).

A bulk carrier with a cargo of cement clinker ran aground in the Kuda Ravana Kotuwa reef in southern Sri Lanka on Saturday, January 23. The Liberian-flagged Eurosun had ..

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February 19, 2021

Dismantling begins on stern of wrecked bulker Wakashio

Written by Baird Maritime on February 19, 2021. Posted in Dry Cargo World, Pollution/Rubbish Cleanup, Salvage Operations.

Chinese salvage company Lianyungang Dali Underwater Engineering has begun work to dismantle the stern of the Japanese-owned bulk carrier Wakashio, which ran aground in ..

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February 15, 2021

COLUMN | A China Sea salvage captain [Tug Times]

Written by Alan Loynd on February 15, 2021. Posted in Harbour Tugs and Operation, Salvage Operations, Work Boat World Features.

Bill Worrall had no intention of becoming a salvage man. Growing up near Liverpool, he always knew he wanted to go to sea, but it was the elegant blue funnels of Alfred ..

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January 22, 2021

Boluda acquires Iskes Towage and Salvage

Written by Baird Maritime on January 22, 2021. Posted in Harbour Tugs and Operation, Salvage Operations.

Boluda Corporacion Maritima, through subsidiary Boluda Towage, has acquired the business activities and assets of Netherlands-based Iskes Towage and Salvage. The ..

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Five missing after Chinese longliner capsizes off Okinawa
Longlining World

Five missing after Chinese longliner capsizes off Okinawa

By Baird Maritime
OPINION | Agalega: A glimpse of India’s remote island military base
Naval

OPINION | Agalega: A glimpse of India’s remote island military base

By Samuel Bashfield
FEATURE | Why the Philippines’ only luxury cruise ship is no longer sailing
Cruise

FEATURE | Why the Philippines’ only luxury cruise ship is no longer sailing

By Baird Maritime
Seaspan buys 2019-built boxship pair
Boxship World

Seaspan buys 2019-built boxship pair

By Baird Maritime
Shipping company, chief officer convicted for dumping garbage in Great Barrier Reef
Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore

Shipping company, chief officer convicted for dumping garbage in Great Barrier Reef

By Ausmarine
EU to join North Pacific Fisheries Commission
Regulation & Enforcement

EU to join North Pacific Fisheries Commission

By Baird Maritime

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