Tag: Vietnam

In an effort to enhance and strengthen cooperation in the maritime security field, Malaysia is expected to ink a MoU with Vietnam later this year.

In its weekly report for 23-29 March, ReCAAP ISC informed of two armed robberies against ships in Asia. One incident occurred to a bulk carrier while underway in the eastbound lane of the TSS in Singapore Strait and the other occurred to a bulk carrier anchored at Cam Pha Port, Vietnam.

At least 15 seafarers were missing after a Panama-flagged cargo ship capsized in rough seas off Vietnam, Reuters agency reported.

World’s first fully-electric handling tug was recently launched into the water at Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, on December 4, as Damen reported.

In its weekly report for 24-30 November, ReCAAP ISC reported five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia. These were reported on ships off Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Malaysia and in Singapore Strait. Of these, one was a CAT 2, two were CAT 3 and two were CAT 4 incidents (least significant). 

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Asiapetro and Novasia Energy inked a MoU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW La Gan offshore wind project off the coast of Binh Thuan. 

The coronavirus outbreak leads more and more shipping stakeholders everyday to issue marine circulars and recommendations on how each port or country deals with the outbreak and what are the requirements of vessels arriving or departing ports.

Vietnam National Shipping Lines Corporation (Vinalines) expressed its interest on joining the Global Shipping Alliances (GSA). Specifically, the company will improve its competitiveness by tending its focus on three vital sectors: the development of its port management, shipping, and the maritime services.

On 19 December, CMIT (Cai Mep International Terminal), a joint venture between Vinalines, Saigon Port and APM Terminals, became the first company in Vietnam to have joined the TradeLens digital platform, in support of the blockchain technology.

Malaysia seized a Vietnamese oil tanker, which Reuters reported visited North Korea in February. The vessel was found adrift off the Malaysian coast, according to maritime agency. Under sanctions imposed by the UN, North Korea has heavy restrictions in its imports of crude oil and refined petroleum products.