A recent challenge for the shipping industry is the growing problem of plastic pellet spills. Plastic pellets, also known as nurdles, are typically the size of a lentil and the building blocks
Operations Room Navy Headquarters Burma Camp Accra or Coast Radio Station MF,HF, VHF or Port Radio Stations (Tema, Takoradi) VHF Ch 14 & 16, MF, HF Tel: +233 21 777991 or +233 21 766850 or
The work of an ITOPF Technical Adviser is not easy to describe as no two incidents or days are the same. Here we provide an overview of the role of a Technical Adviser during a
Dominica Air and Sea Port Authority (DASPA) Woodbridge Bay, Roseau Tel: +1 767 448 4009; 448-4431 Fax: +1 767 448 6131; 440-0739 daspa@cwdom.dm Office of Disaster Management Ministry of Public
Ministry of Transport and Communications P.O. Box 154 Majuro Marshall Islands, MH96960 Tel: +692-625 5269 Fax: +692-625 3486 Ministry of Resources and Development, Environmental Protection
On 4th February 2019, cargo vessel SOLOMON TRADER (38,779 GT) ran aground during poor weather in Kangava Bay, Rennell Island, Solomon Islands. The vessel was reportedly carrying 10,850 MT of bauxite
Maritime Emergency & Rescue Coordination Centre 4/F, Outer Island, Macau Ferry Terminal, Central District Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2233 7999 (24hr) Fax: (852) 2541
On 16th August 2013, RORO passenger vessel ST THOMAS DE AQUINAS collided with containership SULPICIO EXPRESS 7 on approach to port in Cebu, Philippines. The STA sank within 15 minutes, settling in
Ministry of Information, Communication & Transport Marine Division PO Box 487 Betio Tarawa Tel: +686-26003/26468 Fax: +686-26193 Alternatively, spills may be reported to the nearest port
Rescue Coordination Centre NZ Avalon Business Centre Percy Cameron Street Avalon PO Box 30050 Lower Hutt Tel: +64 4 577 8030 (24 hr) Fax: +64 4 577 8041 Or notify the appropriate regional
