Tag: Vietnam

According to local media, in the climate of Brexit discussions that debated between MPs, the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, is of the opinion that the port of Southampton could gain many advantages from new trade agreements. According to Dr Fox, after the Brexit, on the 29th of March, UK will immediately begin negotiations with the US, New Zealand, Australia and discussions with countries in the Pacific Rim.

An inland cargo ship collided with the bulk carrier Daio Southern Cross, on January 7, off Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. After the collision, the cargo ship split in half and sunk, carrying five crewmembers. Of them, four were rescued, while the body of the missing crewmember was found in the ship’s cabin during a search and rescue operation.

Vietnam's Investigation Police Agency has arrested two executives from the almost-bankrupt state-owned shipbuilding company 'Vinashin' over charges of embezzlement. Truong Van Tuyen and Pham Thanh Son encounter legal proceedings for 'abusing position' to transfer funds for individual use.

Enter-prize Energy and Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) have presented their plan for the creation of the 3.4GW Ke Ga offshore wind farm in Vietnam. The plans were presented on December 07, during a workshop regarding the massive wind farm.

In its weekly report for 4-10 December, ReCAAP ISC informed of one incident of abduction of crew and one incident of robbery against a ship in Asia. The first incident was reported in Celebes Sea, at vicinity waters of Tambisan, Lahad Datu, Sabah. The second incident involved the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier 'Glovis Maple' while at anchor at Cam Pha Anchorage, Vietnam.

In its weekly report for 27 November- 3 December, ReCAAP ISC informed of one incident of armed robbery against ship in Asia, involving the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier 'Alpha Bulker' while at anchor in Cam Pha loading anchorage, Vietnam. While at anchor, about seven perpetrators (not armed) pretended to be stevedores and boarded the bulk carrier.

Recently, Vietnam's import and sales volume of waste have increased significantly, as well as the risk of environment pollution. In fact, some enterprises used fraudulent means to regulate the import of waste, Vietnam said. For this reason, it issued a notice which further strengthens the monitoring and management of imported waste.

Vietnam ordered ships to return to port and prepared evacuation plans in northern provinces which are more likely to be affected by floods. This development comes as the tropical storm 'Son Tinh' is expected to reach the land later on Wednesday, July 18. The storm is expected to produce 350 mm of heavy rain

A fishing ship collided with an unidentified cargo ship in Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province, in July 15. As a result, seven fishermen fell into the sea, while three went missing. Four fishermen were rescued and brought onshore for medical treatment. Rescuers are now searching for the three Vietnamese fishermen.

In its latest report for January-March 2018, the ReCAAP ISC noted a significant improvement in piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, which was most apparent at ports and anchorages in Bangladesh and Philippines. However, the number of incidents at Vietnam’s anchorage and in Straits of Malacca and Singapore has increased slightly.