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Shipping News and information / Ships in New York on 9/11

« on: September 25, 2016, 03:33:39 PM »

Hello everyone,
i just wondered if it`s possible to find out what ships where lying at New York harbor on 9/11. I didn`t found anything on the internet. The only thing i know is that the "Royal" Princess" (now "Artania") was in Manhattan on 10th september. Would be interesting to know
Best regards
Michael

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Shipping News and information / Ferry "Caribbean Fantasy" gave up after fire

« on: August 18, 2016, 11:39:29 AM »

a fire broke out on the "Caribbean Fantasy" yesterday. All passengers and the crew where rescued.
http://abc7ny.com/news/all-passengers-now-off-caribbean-fantasy-following-fire/1473077/
German sites are reporting that the ship was gave up after it grounded. The Coast Guard says that the ship would sink.
http://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/feuer-faehre-103.html

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Shipping News and information / former MSC Melody sinks in Goa, India

« on: July 02, 2016, 01:08:49 PM »

The cruise ship "Qing" (IMO 7902295), better known as MSC`s "Melody", sunk 3 days ago at her berth in Goa, india. She heavily listed to one side and hit the 7 foot deep sea bed. She was stabilized yesterday and is planned to be raised, but this is her end for sure 
http://www.ndtv.com/goa-news/lashed-by-rain-ship-in-goa-hits-sea-bed-nobody-injured-1426012
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Listing-MV-Qing-stabilizes/articleshow/52997772.cms
best regards
Michael

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Shipping News and information / Cruise ship "Ocean Dream" sinks at Laem Chabang

« on: February 27, 2016, 04:33:07 PM »

The cruise ship "Ocean Dream" (built in 1972 as "Spirit of London") capsized today at Laem Chabang. Another classic passenger ship is gone 
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/152733
http://www.newsmaritime.com/2016/abandoned-cruise-ship-ocean-dream-capsized-and-sank-off-thailand/

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: May 27, 2015, 04:46:07 PM »

http://www.gp.se/nyheter/goteborg/1.2726390-m-s-kungsholm-kommer-att-huggas-upp
Sad news: the former "Kungsholm" (today "Veronica") will be sold for scrap

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: February 26, 2015, 12:19:24 PM »

Portuscale Cruises just announced that they sold the "Lisboa" for scrapping to Aliaga 
a sad end after 60 years in Service... 
best regards
Michael 

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: November 04, 2014, 06:46:52 PM »

following ships are sold for scrap in the last days according to the new Optima Weekly:
- Ore Carrier "PSU Second" (build in 1991; IMO 8919350), Chittagong 
- Container vessel "Ever Reach" (build in 1994; IMO 9088122), Chittagong   
- Bulk carrier "Alceste" (build in 1984; IMO 8306981), Gadani or Karachi 
- General cargo "Marie" (build in 1999; IMO 9145061), Alang 
- Bulk carrier "Tanais Leader" (build in 1984; IMO 8400206), Gadani or Karachi 
- Container vessel "Lady" (build in 1991; IMO ?), ?
- General cargo "Union Emma" (build in 1984; IMO 8314756), Alang 
- Container vessel "Maron" (build in 1996; IMO 9127019), Chittagong 
- General cargo "Golden Time" (build in 1986; IMO 8518792), Chittagong 
- Tanker "Menelaus" (build in 1974; IMO ?), Chittagong 
- LPG tanker "Uranus Gas" (Build in 1979; IMO 7927130), Chittagong 
- Research vessel "Search" (Build in 1982; IMO 8014411), Ghent 
best regards
Michael       

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: August 28, 2014, 02:40:29 PM »

the former "Royal Caribbean" Cruise Ship Ocean Star Pacific is sold for scrap to Alang under the flag of Saint Kitts & Nevis a sad year for fans of classic cruise ships...

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: August 23, 2014, 11:24:33 AM »

another famous cruise ship is on her final voyage: the "Club Harmony" (well known as Costa`s "Costa Marina") is on the way to Alang for scrapping

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: August 22, 2014, 06:03:31 PM »

also arrived at Aliaga for scrapping is the long time laid up cruise "Ocean Life"
photo from her at Aliaga:
http://instagram.com/p/r6asXurkJ6/

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: May 29, 2014, 12:32:17 PM »

New Optima Weekly aviable. following ships are going to scrap:
- Oil Tanker "Phyllis N" (build in 1990; IMO 8800274), Alang 
- Bulk Carrier "Macau Mineral" (build in 1989; IMO 8716021), Chittagong 
- Bulk Carrier "Full Comfort" (build in 1994; IMO 9065390), China
- Crude Oil Tanker "Valdivia" (build in 1994; IMO 9053115), Chile 
- Bulk Carrier "Hai Xi" (build in 1991; IMO 9015589), China 
- Container Ship "Sunny Amazon" (build in 1995; IMO 9102148), Alang 
- Container Ship "Sunny Oasis" (build in 1995; IMO 9102150), Alang 
- Container Ship "Shen Tou Wan" (build in 1990; IMO 8814512), China 
- Container Ship "Xin Ying Wan" (build in 1990; IMO 8814524), China 
- Bulk Carrier "Full Wealth" (build in 1995; IMO 9074054), China 
- Oil Products Tanker "Seair Queen" (build in 1988; IMO 8716722), Alang 
- Bulk Carrier "Tong Ji Men" (build in 1982; IMO 8121931), Alang 
- General Cargo "Fu Yuan Shan" (build in 1985; IMO 8400490), China 
- Chemical Tanker "Andhika Ashura" (build in 1984; IMO 8414180), Chittagong 
- Tug "Global Success I" (build in 1984; IMO 8213964), Alang 
best regards
Michael

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Shipping News and information / tanker "Shoku Maru" destroyed by fire - one person missing

« on: May 29, 2014, 11:37:25 AM »

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/world/asia/japan-tanker-explosion/
The tanker "Shoku Maru" is completely destroyed by a fire at the japaneses coast. The captain of the ship is missing
Best regards
Michael

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: May 20, 2014, 03:47:23 PM »

the new optima weekly report is aviable. following ships are sold for scrap or on her way to the scrapyard:
- Bulk Carrier "Dolphine" (build in 1976; IMO 7617668), Aliaga 
- Bulk Carrier "Adi I" (build in 1978; IMO 7623100), Alang 
- Bulk Carrier "Gulf Pearl II" (build in 1981; IMO 8009519), Gadani or Karachi 
- Bulk Carrier "Kate" (build in 1985; IMO 8309737), Chittagong 
- Bulk Carrier "Irini" (build in 1987; IMO 8318336), Alang 
- Container ship "Duka" (build in 1992; IMO 9035993), Alang 
- Container ship "MOL Tyne" (build in 1995; IMO 9087946), Alang 
- Container ship "MOL Loire" (build in 1995; IMO 9110042), Alang 
- Container ship "Hammonia Caspium" (build in 1995; IMO 9110951), Alang 
- Container ship "Conti Esperance" (build in 1996; IMO 9124500), Chittagong 
- Gas Tanker "Rheingas" (build in 1992; IMO 9007099), Alang 
- General Cargo "Solveig K" (build in 1978; IMO 7723687), Grenaa (already arrived)
- Genral Cargo "Win Bride" (build in 1983; IMO 8301292), Chittagong 
- Tug "Maha Oya" (build in 1978; IMO 7710874), unknown 
- Research/Survey Vessel "Trinity Revival" (build in 1976; IMO 7527590), Chittagong 
- Reefer "Stina" (build in 1983; IMO 8221856), Alang 
- Ferry "St. Peter The Apostle" (build in 1976; IMO 7518408), Chittagong 
- Tanker "Vare" (build in 1975; IMO ?), Alang 
- Crude Oil Tanker "Kition" (build in 1994; IMO 9074561), Alang 
- Oil Products Tanker "Jens Jacobsen" (build in 1984; IMO 8413978), Alang 
best regards
Michael             

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: May 19, 2014, 03:15:17 PM »

Sad update: the former Ecker

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Shipping News and information / Re: ships sold for scrap

« on: May 15, 2014, 12:33:46 PM »

following 2 ships are on her way to the scrapyard:
- Ore Carrier "Ji Sheng" (build in 1984; IMO 8128729), Chittagong 
- Container Ship "Messologi" (build in 1991; IMO 8819964), Alang
best regards
Michael