General cargo vessel Poline, sailing under Cambodian flag, has been stricken by a rough weather causing the ship to capsize and sink early this morning while sailing from Plastun, Russia’s Primorye Region to China.
The ship, transporting timber, had ten crew members onboard when it capsized. Ships that were sailing nearby rushed to assist the crew.
Eight crew members have been rescued, one has died whereas one crewmember is still missing.
The cause of the accident is yet to be investigated.
According to MarineTraffic data, the 1981-built vessel’s last known port was Vladivostok (August 30).
World Maritime News Staff, September 04, 2014; Image: Shipspotting/ Gerolf Drebes
Port & Terminal Technology Conference & Exhibition 2016
MCI Media Limited are hosting the 8th International Port & Terminal Technology Conference & Exhibition in Charleston, SC.
This year, we are delighted to welcome South Carolina Ports Authority as official supporters.
Having established itself as a “must-attend” key industry event, Port & Terminal Technology will deliver an informative and technical conference programme complemented by an impressive line-up of industry experts.
Exploring the latest developments, issues, trends and technology affecting ports and terminals around the globe, the conference will provide delegates an invaluable learning opportunity as well as an excellent platform for discussion, debate and networking.
Port & Terminal Technology is specially designed for representatives from operations, maintenance and engineering from port authorities, terminal operators, consultancy firms, dredging contractors, maritime construction firms and suppliers of cargo handling equipment and those involved in the effective development and operation of container ports and terminals.
The conference is complemented by an intimate exhibition, comprising a select handful of elite market leaders, enabling companies to reach a niche target audience, showcase their products and network with potential, new and existing clients.
Rising sea levels, ever-larger container ships, increased pressure on the accessibility of ports and waterways and the associated infrastructural requirements are all global problems.
The time is ripe for sustainable solutions which are both financially feasible and ecologically responsible.
Conference and exhibition
The two-day international hydraulic engineering conference and exhibition World Water Works on 23 and 24 March 2016 at Antwerp Expo brings together science, industry practices and trends related to:
- Hydraulic engineering
- Accessibility of ports and waterways
- Coastline and shoreline projects
- The construction of bridges, locks and tunnels
- Future offshore sea ports
The Maintenance trade fair gives you a complete overview of all the latest trends and developments in all areas of the sector: tools, lubricants, cleaning equipment, spare parts, measuring devices, reliability, field services, safety management, asset management, energy management, maintenance software.
This Maintenance edition will take place 20 & 21 April 2016 at Antwerp Expo, together with the Pumps & Valves trade show.
As in 2012 and 2014, the Maintenance fair will be held concurrently with Pumps & Valves 2016, the technology trade fair for pump installations and industrial processing equipment.
Poline (formerly Marjola)
