Shipowners pushed to order newbuilds as busy yards extend delivery time
Orders for 46 new containerships have been reported this week. Maritime Strategies International MD Dr Adam ...
General Average has now been declared on the fire-stricken X-Press Pearl after the blaze aboard the ship worsened overnight due to strong winds and deteriorating weather conditions.
The vessel’s owner and operator X-Press Feeders said that early this morning the vessel’s crew and 12 firefighters disembarked “as a safety precautionary measure”.
“Fire and smoke still remain on board. The salvage team, with fire experts and fire fighters will continue to work on putting out the fire.
“Special fire-fighting equipment arrived from Europe last ...
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