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New service at Mindanao Container Terminal links Southern Philippines to Asia, Middle East
Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) welcomes the new year strong with the launch of Regional Container Line’s (RCL) South Philippines 6 (RSP6) service that connects the Philippines’ Visayas and Mindanao regions to Asia and the Middle East via …
Jan 13, 2021 / Curious
Filipino Seaman Who Allegedly Stabbed to Death Fellow Crewmember on Container Ship Faces Federal Charges
A crewmember on a container ship has been arrested and charged with a federal offense stemming from the fatal stabbing of a fellow crewmember. Caption: Containership MSC Ravenna - Image courtesy of Peter Faas Michael Dequito Monegro, 41, a resident …
Sep 30, 2020 / Vessels
OOCL announces new China Indonesia Philippines service
OOCL will be strengthening Company’s China to South-East Asia service network by introducing the new China Indonesia Philippines service (CIP) to be launched in September 2020. Caption: Containership OOCL Hong Kong - Image courtesy of …
Jul 31, 2020 / Vessels
Mammoet’s Smart and Safe Solution For Austal Philippines’ Ferry Launch
Mammoet was hired to help Austal Philippines carry out a full scope load-out and float-off of its largest-ever high-speed catamaran ferry.Early engineering work reduced costs of load-out operation.Mammoet was hired to help Austal Philippines carry …
Jun 3, 2020 / Curious
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines
Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022Large MRRVs needed for severe-weather rescue missions and patrolling in offshore and coastal zonesThe two vessels to be equipped with secured communication systems for EEZ surveillance, helideck and …
Mar 6, 2020 / Curious
Austal Philippines Launches 109 Metre Catamaran Ferry
Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) announced on Tuesday (Feb11) that Austal Philippines has successfully launched Hull 419, a 109 metre high-speed catamaran ferry, from the company’s recently expanded Balamban shipyard in Cebu.The vehicle-passenger ferry, to …
Feb 12, 2020 / Vessels
Yang Ming to Launch New Southeast Asia Services
According to the latest estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the GDP growth rates in Myanmar and Philippines are expected to exceed 6% for the upcoming two years. In view of the strong and steady economic growth in both countries, Yang …
Nov 20, 2019 / Curious
How Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Keep the Family Bond Strong Across the Seas
It’s almost Christmas season and while the entire population celebrates this time with their families, the Filipinos working abroad show their love a bit differently. These people are the real heroes who willingly stay away from their families and …
Nov 5, 2019 / Curious
3 dead, 23 missing as Cebu ferry with 174 passengers catches fire
Three passengers perished while 23 are missing when fire broke out in the engine room of a passenger ferry from Cebu as it traveled toward Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte Tuesday night, August 27.Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Cebu Station Deputy …
Aug 28, 2019 / Accidents
Konecranes wins combined order for yard and quay cranes in the Philippines
Kudos Trucking Company has ordered two Konecranes Noell Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes and two Konecranes Gottwald Model 5 Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs) for their terminal in Davao City, the Philippines. Konecranes booked the order in June 2019.With …
Aug 23, 2019 / Curious