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South China Morning Post
22-07-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Indonesia's recurring tragedy: deadly boat fire fuels urgent reform calls
A deadly ferry fire in Indonesia has reignited calls for sweeping reform of its maritime transport sector, with analysts blaming overcapacity, ageing fleets and weak enforcement for a string of recent boat disasters across the sprawling archipelago nation of over 17,000 islands. . On Sunday afternoon, a ferry was carrying more than double its declared passenger capacity when it caught fire off Talise Island, off the coast of Sulawesi, forcing dozens to jump into the sea and killing at least five people, according to the country's Maritime Security Agency. The vessel KM Barcelona V was travelling from the remote Talaud Islands to Manado in North Sulawesi A viral video shows passengers plunging into the water as the fire engulfs the vessel. Manado's rescue agency said 571 people were on board despite the ferry's manifest listing just 280 passengers and 15 crew members. Including the fire on Sunday, Indonesia has recorded at least three boat disasters alone this month, in addition to a string of other similar incidents in previous years, in a country where ferries are often the only mode of transport available for inter-island connections. On July 14, a speedboat carrying 18 passengers capsized due to a four-metre high wave in the waters around Mentawai in West Sumatra. All passengers were safe after they swam for six hours to the nearest shore. Rinto Wardana Samaloisa, regent of Mentawai Islands, told state news agency Antara that the ship was 'over capacity' as it was only allowed to carry 10 passengers. The vessel also lacked a radio for communication, and it did not have the permit to sail from the harbour master on duty due to 'extreme weather'.
Globe and Mail
04-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
At the Yacht Club de Monaco the Energy Observer laboratory is ready for a new adventure
MONACO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A floating laboratory to test and demonstrate the feasibility of renewable energy solutions for maritime transport and beyond. In Monaco, during the days of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the event dedicated to the future of yachting organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, the catamaran Energy Observer is moored at the YCM Marina. It is the first self-sufficient vessel powered by a mix of solar, wind, hydro and hydrogen produced on board and produces zero emissions. While planning a nine-year long new journey, this year the Energy Observer plays an even more central role in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), serving as a direct link between research, innovation, and the younger generation. A real transmission is happening between the young engineers participating in the event and the professionals of Energy Observer. What students develop and test in the paddocks finds a concrete application aboard this unique vessel. The students also had the opportunity to visit the Energy Observer, discovering its technologies up close. For many, it was a first encounter with such an emblematic ambassador of sustainable maritime innovation. 'Seeing the Energy Observer up close, understanding how everything we've been working on during the Challenge connects to real-life technology — it's honestly inspiring. It makes you realise that what we do here isn't just theoretical, it's shaping the future,' shared Enguerrand from the team Néréides - UTT. Since 2017, this floating laboratory has travelled over 68,000 nautical miles, visited more than 50 countries and proved the reliability of zero-emission technologies in a variety of conditions. 'The Energy Observer, it's a really special boat because we are like a laboratory. We have tested all around the world many technology bricks, like solar panels. We also have a special sail: it's an ocean wing, it's really like a wing of a plane but in a vertical position, and hydrogen tank,' explained Jean Baptiste Sanchez, captain of the Observer. And now it's time for a new adventure: 'We're going to start a new journey, nine years around the world to explore carbon neutrality and we are going to build a new vessel by 2027. So that means we are looking for new talents, new engineers to get on board with us,' added Benedicte Gallon, deputy CEO of the Observer. On Friday, June 6, at the opening of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Energy Observer unveiled EO3, its new expedition laboratory vessel, designed to explore future solutions for maritime and energy decarbonization. This pioneering ocean-going catamaran, authentic floating innovation hub, marks the beginning of a new global adventure titled 'A journey to Carbon Neutrality' (2025–2033). The presence of the Energy Observer in Monaco embodies the tangible link between research and the energy transition. A video accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
At the Yacht Club de Monaco the Energy Observer laboratory is ready for a new adventure
MONACO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A floating laboratory to test and demonstrate the feasibility of renewable energy solutions for maritime transport and beyond. In Monaco, during the days of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the event dedicated to the future of yachting organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, the catamaran Energy Observer is moored at the YCM Marina. It is the first self-sufficient vessel powered by a mix of solar, wind, hydro and hydrogen produced on board and produces zero emissions. While planning a nine-year long new journey, this year the Energy Observer plays an even more central role in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), serving as a direct link between research, innovation, and the younger generation. A real transmission is happening between the young engineers participating in the event and the professionals of Energy Observer. What students develop and test in the paddocks finds a concrete application aboard this unique vessel. The students also had the opportunity to visit the Energy Observer, discovering its technologies up close. For many, it was a first encounter with such an emblematic ambassador of sustainable maritime innovation. 'Seeing the Energy Observer up close, understanding how everything we've been working on during the Challenge connects to real-life technology — it's honestly inspiring. It makes you realise that what we do here isn't just theoretical, it's shaping the future,' shared Enguerrand from the team Néréides - UTT. Since 2017, this floating laboratory has travelled over 68,000 nautical miles, visited more than 50 countries and proved the reliability of zero-emission technologies in a variety of conditions. 'The Energy Observer, it's a really special boat because we are like a laboratory. We have tested all around the world many technology bricks, like solar panels. We also have a special sail: it's an ocean wing, it's really like a wing of a plane but in a vertical position, and hydrogen tank,' explained Jean Baptiste Sanchez, captain of the Observer. And now it's time for a new adventure: 'We're going to start a new journey, nine years around the world to explore carbon neutrality and we are going to build a new vessel by 2027. So that means we are looking for new talents, new engineers to get on board with us,' added Benedicte Gallon, deputy CEO of the Observer. On Friday, June 6, at the opening of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Energy Observer unveiled EO3, its new expedition laboratory vessel, designed to explore future solutions for maritime and energy decarbonization. This pioneering ocean-going catamaran, authentic floating innovation hub, marks the beginning of a new global adventure titled 'A journey to Carbon Neutrality' (2025–2033). The presence of the Energy Observer in Monaco embodies the tangible link between research and the energy transition. For more information:- A video accompanying this announcement is available at A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Russia Today
30-06-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Oil tanker explodes off Libyan coast after calling at Russian ports
An oil tanker carrying around a million barrels of crude has exploded off the coast of Libya. No injuries or pollution have been reported, and the cause of the blast remains unclear. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Vilamoura had departed Libya's Zuetina port and was en route to Gibraltar when the explosion occurred on June 27, followed by flooding in the engine room that left the vessel adrift, a spokesperson for operator TMS Tankers told the media on Monday. It is the latest in a string of unexplained blasts involving oil tankers that had recently visited Russian ports, Bloomberg noted. According to vessel-tracking data, the Vilamoura called at Russia's Ust-Luga oil terminal in early April and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) facility near Novorossiysk in May – both of which primarily handle Kazakh-origin barrels. Four other tankers have suffered similar fates since the start of the year, all of which had previously called at Russian oil ports, maritime risk consultancy Vanguard Tech told Bloomberg. The incidents come amid heightened scrutiny of maritime traffic linked to Russia, as Western sanctions on Moscow's oil exports have reshaped global shipping routes. The EU and US have accused Russia and its trading partners of using a 'shadow fleet' of tankers operating outside Western insurance rules to bypass the sanctions. Russia has repeatedly denounced the restrictions against its shipping sector as illegal. Explosion Reported on Crude Tanker Off the Coast of Libya #CoastalSecurity#ShippingNews#EnvironmentalImpact#LibyaCoast#EnergyIndustryhttps:// In response to the blasts, some shipowners have reportedly begun inspecting hulls for possible mines using divers and underwater vehicles. Bloomberg noted that Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russia's energy infrastructure – including oil depots and a gas metering station – since the escalation of the conflict with Moscow. In February, Ukrainian drones struck the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in southern Russia, operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. The CPC serves as a key export route, handling around 80% of Kazakhstan's crude on the global market. Moscow has condemned the attacks as violations of Ukraine's ceasefire commitments, and accused Kiev of attempting to derail US peace efforts. Built in 2011, the Vilamoura has a carrying capacity of 158,622 tons. It is now under tow in the eastern Mediterranean en route to Greece, according to VesselFinder, where the damage is expected to be assessed.
