An official accident investigation report released by His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar details the 2022 collision between the bulk carrier OS 35 and LNG carrier Adam LNG, highlighting significant safety…
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Accident investigation calls for greater use of pilots in Gibraltar
More pilot use is recommended in Gibraltar, according to a new accident report surrounding one of the most high-profile casualties to hit the British overseas territory in recent years. On August 29 2022, the OS35 bulk carrier was departing the Bay of Gibraltar anchorage and collided with the LNG...
https://splash247.com/accident-investigation-calls-for-greater-use-of-pilots-in-gibraltar/
Bassadone’s HTM boosts tanker newbuild tally
Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) has moved to further bolster and renew its fleet with up to 10 new vessels. The John Bassadone-led outfit has returned to Jiangmen Hangtong Shipyard in China for six firm and four optional 7,700 dwt IMO II chemical tanker newbuilds after contracting four...
https://splash247.com/bassadones-htm-boosts-tanker-newbuild-tally/
Bassadone’s new tanker outfit HTM expanding with four chemical tanker newbuilds
John Bassadone-led Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) is set to expand its fleet with chemical tanker newbuilds scheduled to start delivering in the second half of 2025. The company, officially launched by Bassadone last month, has revealed the order for four 7,700 dwt IMO II units at Jiangmen...
Bassadone spins off Peninsula’s shipping business
Bunkering giant Peninsula has spun off its shipping activity. John Bassadone, Peninsula’s founder, yesterday officially launched his shipping venture, Hercules Tanker Management (HTM), operating as an independent shipowner, active in chartering tonnage and commercial management. Tonnage previously...
https://splash247.com/bassadone-spins-off-peninsulas-shipping-business/
Peninsula tied to LNG bunker newbuilds in South Korea
Fuel supplier Peninsula has been linked to a pair of LNG bunker vessel newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources suggest the Gibraltar-based tanker and bunker group is behind an order for 18,000 cu m ships announced on Thursday at HD Hyundai Mipo. The newbuilds, priced at about $93m each,...
https://splash247.com/peninsula-tied-to-lng-bunker-newbuilds-in-south-korea/
Boluda Towage acquires Gibraltar tug operator
Boluda Towage Europe has confirmed its acquisition of the towage and salvage company Resolve Salvage and Fire (Gibraltar). The company is owned by Florida-based the Resolve Marine Group. In addition to providing towing and salvage services, it also specialises in engineering and maintenance...
Resolve Marine sells its Gibraltar towing ops to Boluda
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Resolve Marine has announced the sale of its Gibraltar operations. Two divisions are part of the sale: the company’s harbor towing operations and fleet were sold to Valencia, Spain, headquartered Boluda Towage Europe, and the marine services business to Elias Tapiero of ORC Marine. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The Port of Gibraltar operations have been part of the Resolve Marine family since 2015,” said Joseph Farrell III, deputy CEO of Resolve...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/resolve-marine-sells-its-gibraltar-towing-ops-to-boluda/
WATCH: Peninsula puts new LNG bunker vessel to work in the Mediterranean
Maritime fuel supplier Peninsula has marked the beginning of the operation of its newest […]
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LPG carrier captain charged over Gibraltar bunker spill
The captain of the LPG carrier appeared in the Magistrate’s Court in Gibraltar this week over two pollution charges relating to a bunker spill incident earlier this month. The South Korean-owned, 2017-built ship experienced an overflow of its tanks while taking on bunkers from the tanker Hercules...
https://splash247.com/lpg-carrier-captain-charged-over-gibraltar-bunker-spill/