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OPINION: Why ports need salvage agreements in advance

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THURSDAY was World Maritime Day. The International Maritime Organization theme is From Policy to Practice. Last Friday a laden Capesize went aground off Gladstone. Four days spent...
OPINION: Why ports need salvage agreements in advance

Refloated Cape Falcon now under inspection

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BLIGHTED bulker Cape Falcon is now safely located at Gladstone’s N11 under the direction of the Regional Harbour Master anchorage after rather unexpectedly floating free on this...
Refloated Cape Falcon now under inspection

Ship due in Australia abandoned

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A CONTAINER SHIP due to have joined MSC’s Koala service in Hong Kong next week [30 September] was abandoned by its 25 crew yesterday morning for reasons yet to be revealed. The...
Ship due in Australia abandoned

Falcon grounded off Gladstone

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A CAPESIZE bulker that ran aground in the Gladstone anchorage on Friday afternoon remains stuck today [20 September] despite the efforts of eleven Boluda Towage tugs to refloat it...
Falcon grounded off Gladstone