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Rescue at Sea: 22 Crewmembers Saved After COSCO Car Carrier Fire Off Costa Rica
world25 days ago

Rescue at Sea: 22 Crewmembers Saved After COSCO Car Carrier Fire Off Costa Rica

A COSCO car carrier Min Jiang Kou suffered an engine-room fire about 600 nautical miles southeast of Costa Rica while en route from Tianjin to Manta, Ecuador. As smoke worsened, the crew abandoned to lifeboats and were rescued by two merchant ships, Jin Hai Ping and Degu, by Friday afternoon; all 22 crewmembers were brought aboard and will be delivered to shore in Akita, Japan, with the vessel coordinating with Resolve Marine for safe recovery. The incident underscores international cooperation in lifesaving at sea.

"Houthi Bribery Scandal Shakes Shipping Industry"
shipping-industry2 years ago

"Houthi Bribery Scandal Shakes Shipping Industry"

Shares of Israeli shipping company Zim dropped over 17% after reports of their Chinese partner COSCO withdrawing from Israel, but the market is also unsettled by rumors of a containership line allegedly bribing Houthi officials to avoid targeting their vessels in the Red Sea. The alleged deal involves ensuring safe passage for certain carriers in exchange for avoiding Israeli goods and ports, but two major carriers have denied participating in any bribes. The US military and Federal Maritime Commission are being consulted for further insights, and US Central Command has referred inquiries to the ship owners.

Germany and China's COSCO finalize Hamburg port deal despite controversy.
business3 years ago

Germany and China's COSCO finalize Hamburg port deal despite controversy.

The German government has approved a deal that will see Chinese shipping company COSCO take a minority stake in a container terminal at Hamburg port. COSCO's stake in the Tollerort terminal will be capped at 24.99%. The deal had been controversial due to concerns over security and Chinese influence. However, the Hamburg port logistics company HHLA says the deal will make Hamburg port a preferred destination for COSCO and help secure jobs. China has been Germany's biggest trade partner for seven years, with the value of trade between the countries rising to a record €298 billion ($320 billion) in 2022.