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Fire Aboard Berthed Tanker

25 February 2021

Fleetmon reports of a tanker fire at Dunkirk.

Tanker ablaze

Fire erupted on board of tanker TORM LOUISE at around 0130 LT Feb 24, berthed at Total Terminal in Mardyck, Dunkirk, France.

Fire reportedly, started in one of cabins in superstructure, and probably spread to other compartments. Some 50 firefighters, on engines and tugs, were deployed. Fire was extinguished as of 1400 UTC Feb 24.

The tanker remained berthed, with no tugs or fire boats at her side. Extent of damages unknown. Tanker is...

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BOOK REVIEW | Dunkirk and the Little Ships

5 February 2021

Another fine little book from the prolific Osprey Publishing, this time, however, under the trademark of Shire Publications. Whatever the reason for that, it is very much ..

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/book-review-dunkirk-and-the-little-ships/

Asia-North Europe rates pass $10,000 – wait till it’s our turn, say forwarders

15 December 2020

Record high spot rates from Asia to North Europe and predictions of huge hikes for annual contract rates could lead to a rush of cancelled orders for next year.
Retailers in Europe are already nervous about new partial lockdowns stymieing their sales, and the enormous sea freight rates and surcharges they are being billed is significantly adding to their concerns.
“We are certainly starting to see customers cancelling, as the rates are …

The post Asia-North Europe rates pass $10,000 – wait till...

https://theloadstar.com/asia-north-europe-rates-pass-10000-wait-till-its-our-turn-say-forwarders/

Containerships adds Dunkirk call to Ireland-Europe service

3 November 2020

We are pleased to announce that Containerships will be adding a new stop at Dunkirk into the existing BENI service. The addition of Dunkirk makes Containerships the only service running between the Republic of Ireland and Dunkirk and offers a transit time of just four days. The updated service will...

https://theloadstar.com/containerships-adds-dunkirk-call-to-ireland-europe-service/

BOOK REVIEW | Mastermind of Dunkirk and D – Day – The Vision of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay

11 June 2020

This reviewer is firmly of the opinion that many of the best histories are written by journalists or former journalists. This book is no exception. The author is a ..

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/book-review-mastermind-of-dunkirk-and-d-day-the-vision-of-admiral-sir-bertram-ramsay/

Red Funnel commemorates the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk and reflects on its role in the evacuation

22 May 2020

Association of Dunkirk Little Ships Plaque Awarded to Red Funnel

Red Funnel commemorates the 80^th anniversary of Dunkirk and reflects on its role in the evacuation

Red Funnel Ferries is commemorating the anniversary of Dunkirk (26 May – 4 June 1940) and reflecting on its own involvement in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force as it continues to operate a lifeline service 80 years later.

Over 338,000 soldiers were rescued by a hastily assembled fleet of over 800 vessels at Dunkirk, in...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/22/red-funnel-commemorates-the-80th-anniversary-of-dunkirk-and-reflects-on-its-role-in-the-evacuation/

Oman Sail’s Renaissance Services Win Day 2 in Dunkirk

6 July 2019

Oman Sail’s Renaissance Services Win Day 2 in Dunkirk

After a disappointing opening to their 2019 Tour Voile campaign, missing out on the eight boat Final for the first of three back-to-back days of stadium racing in Dunkirk, Oman Sail’s Stevie Morrison, Quentin Ponroy and Abdul Al Mashari bounced back to win today’s Final on Renaissance Services.

While British double Olympian and past 49er World Champion Morrison maintains they actually sailed better during some of Friday’s first stadium...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/06/oman-sails-renaissance-services-win-day-2-in-dunkirk/

Dunkirk Deals Up Surprises and Upsets As Tour Voile Kicks Off

5 July 2019

Dunkirk Deals Up Surprises and Upsets As Tour Voile Kicks Off

Light winds and strong tidal currents off Dunkirk’s Malo Les Bains beaches conspired to deliver surprises and upsets on the first day of the Tour Voile as the Belgian team Caraibois BE.Brussels won the opening stade nautique Final and two of the top seeds were effectively eliminated from the Final for jumping the start gun.

While the strongly tipped Réseau Ixio-Toulon Provence Méditerranée skippered by Sandro Lacan and Golfe du...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/05/185742/