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Shipping News and information / Re: Containership Dali IMO 9697428 destroyed bridge in Baltimore

« on: March 26, 2024, 01:09:22 PM »

https://youtu.be/vZLctAD7Sic?si=iuOntJflAeDoI2vT

Vessel suffered a complete black out at 1 min 21'' to 2 min 21'', vessel appears to slow down and veer to starboard.
3 min 25'' another complete blackout.
Circa 4 min 10'' foremast light seen to be on, up until point of collision.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Renamings

« on: December 08, 2022, 10:04:29 AM »

Nomikos owned bulker "AZZURA" - IMO 9294197 renamed 'Rong Xiang' on 06/12/2022, at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Unable to edit photos

« on: August 12, 2022, 07:42:59 AM »

Thanks Jens (nice to hear from you again; I hope you are well) and thanks Patrick for your information.
Last night I tried to upload a photo, and that too, resulted in a totally white screen with zero functionality!
Hmm, maybe it is a 'work in progress' or maybe it is my account.. I cannot tell.
Today, 12/08/22, the problems persist.

Admins?? 

Many thanks, Rick

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Site related news, functions and modules / Unable to edit photos

« on: August 11, 2022, 07:49:24 PM »

Hi, I have searched the forum but cannot find a similar thread.

While trying to edit & update a photo of mine ( https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3456456 ) - when clicking on  the 'edit' button, the screen goes to the correct editing screen for a millisecond, then goes completely blank, and stay that way.

I have tried over two days, cleared cookies, logged out, then in again, but to no avail.

Any suggestions please, or is there a web functionality problem?

Many thanks,
Rick

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Is there a site problem?

« on: June 12, 2022, 12:55:59 PM »

Thank you for the confirmation Tom & Bendt. Much appreciated and thank goodness! 😉

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Shipping News and information / Re: Effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on cruising and shipping lines

« on: February 27, 2022, 07:09:02 PM »

Vayenga Maersk, currently at anchor off Rotterdam, and on continuous, scheduled shuttle between Rotterdam and St. Petersburg, has been refused entry to the Port of Rotterdam due to Russian cargo on board.

I am keen to see what Maersk's stance will be as more ports (hopefully) prohibit Russian ships to enter.

Meanwhile, what do (especially container) ships do with their embargoed cargoes?
In due course, I presume, a holding port for said cargoes will have to be found.


From Maersk website, dated today, 27/02/2022:
February 27th, 2022 - Update 4
As the situation in Ukraine continues, A.P. Moller - Maersk is keeping a close eye on developments and assessing the best options for our customers and their cargo. Giving you the best ability to manage your supply chain is of the utmost importance to us and we are working to give you everything you need to run your global logistics in these circumstances.

To prevent congestion in key ports, we are moving cargo to and from Ukraine to ports with less yard density that still possess the required reefer plugs to retain perishable commodities, and earlier this week we announced a series of relief packages. We can already see some customers making use of these packages, and we strongly encourage all customers with cargo destined to or originating from Ukraine to discuss these possibilities with us in the interest of keeping operations as smooth as possible. Among the options are free Change of Destination (COD) services and no cancellation fees on bookings to and from Ukraine

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Shipping News and information / Re: SPICA J - container ship

« on: January 28, 2022, 01:07:25 PM »

Thanks Frans, this is what it appears to be!  Nice to see them away from the winter here in NW Europe!
Regards, Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: SPICA J - container ship

« on: January 24, 2022, 09:10:33 PM »

@Simon
@Topspotter89
@Niall

Thank you all, for the extra information. Interesting stuff, and a nice little earner for the ships, I hope.
Regards, Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: SPICA J - container ship

« on: January 19, 2022, 05:06:42 PM »

@Niall Magner:
I do not know who you are, and I do not know if you are being serious or not.
Tomas and I are long-standing friends, and our brief dialogue can unequivocally be seen to be in jest.
Even Tomas, whose first language is Norwegian, understands that point, even if it appears you have missed it.

Thank you,
Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: SPICA J - container ship

« on: January 19, 2022, 09:51:30 AM »

She has gone for a beauty makeover and is coming back to court you.....
But god knows how SHE will look!
 


"She got so scared of my horrible looks that she stated:
"I want to get as far away as possible from here!"

TRUE FACTS!"

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Shipping News and information / SPICA J - container ship

« on: January 17, 2022, 10:14:33 AM »

Noted on the FLICKR website today, two very good aerial photos of 'Spica J', by Piet Sinke, the Singapore based, Dutch photographer, whom many of you will know.

You may like to see them here:
https://flic.kr/p/2mXA36Z
&
https://flic.kr/p/2mXJB5m

But, what is she doing so far from her usual North European waters?
She is still shown as under Jungerhans ownership.
In ballast, passing Singapore, heading for Taicang, China.
Perhaps a modification?

Any information welcome,
Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC's new 23,000+teu Daewoo ship names

« on: January 29, 2021, 09:30:19 AM »

Updated..

*Updated all names allocated to IMO's*

MSC Allegra (4329) IMO 9897028 due 08-21
MSC Amelia (4326) IMO 9896995 due 06-21
MSC Apolline (4325) IMO 9896983
MSC Diletta (4327) IMO 9897004 due 06-21
MSC Michelle (4328) IMO 9897016 due 07-21



**Update. With thanks to Holger for the IMO numbers & Nico for delivery dates - yet to allocate which is which.**

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC's new 23,000+teu Daewoo ship names

« on: December 17, 2020, 11:08:06 AM »

Nico, thanks for the scheduled delivery dates Nico, I will add them in.

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC's new 23,000+teu Daewoo ship names

« on: December 16, 2020, 07:15:24 PM »

Hi Holger, thanks very much for the IMO numbers and scheduled delivery dates. I will add them into the original text - somehow!
Much appreciated,
Rick 

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC's new 23,000+teu Daewoo ship names

« on: December 15, 2020, 09:31:29 AM »

Yes, my mistook Vlad.
It is of course 9896983. I'll amend the text.
Thanks, Rick