Africa Shipping Logistics

20/12/2025

26/05/2025

‼️Rescue Operation on Containership MSC ELSA 3

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded off the Kerala coast after the MSC ELSA 3, a Liberia-flagged container vessel operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), reportedly capsized due to sudden flooding in one of its cargo holds.

The Indian Coast Guard confirmed that all 24 crew members onboard were successfully rescued. The crew included 20 Filipino nationals, two Ukrainians, one Russian, and one Georgian.

The incident, which took place approximately 38 nautical miles off Kochi, triggered an immediate emergency response. Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft were deployed to the site, coordinating efforts to evacuate the crew and assess the stability of the heavily listing vessel.

Authorities are now focused on salvage operations and mitigating any potential environmental hazards, as containers were seen falling into the sea during the incident.

The cause of the flooding and capsizing is under investigation.

16/05/2025

WORLD'S LARGEST CAR CARRIER

Anji Ansheng, China's domestically built ocean-going car carrier and the world's largest such carrier in terms of capacity, sailed on its maiden voyage to Europe on Thursday 15th May evening, carrying approximately 7,000 China-made vehicles.

The departure from Shanghai marks a milestone achievement, surpassing a record set just weeks earlier by BYD Shenzhen. That vessel had previously held the title of the world's largest car carrier in operation.

02/05/2025

This ship is over 700 feet long, and it carries massive structures by partially submerging itself.

This allows cargo to be floated onto its decks. Meet the MV Blue Marlin.

With an impressive carrying capacity of 76,000 metric tons, they are among the most capable heavy-lift ships in the world.

Beyond their immense lifting power, the Blue Marlin offers accommodations for up to 60 people in 38 cabins, along with amenities such as a workout room, sauna, and swimming facilities.

The vessel is also equipped with a secure citadel to protect its crew in the event of a pirate attack.

As a vital player in the offshore industry, the Blue Marlin continues to be a crucial asset for transporting some of the largest maritime structures across the globe.

16/04/2025

A China-built dual-fuel container ship with the world's largest load capacity of 24,000 TEUs was delivered on Tuesday.

The ship has an ultra-long range of nearly 20,000 nautical miles on a single trip when powered by LNG and can transport a maximum of 220,000 tonnes of cargo.

14/03/2025

A Ship Loaded with Bauxite Left Port but Never Reached Its Destination—The Hidden Risk That Took It Down

10/02/2025

The research vessel RV Flip is the only vessel in the world capable of shifting from horizontal to vertical position in the middle of the ocean.

Flip is not a small ship, it is about 108 meters long and weighs 700 tons
Engineers designed it to be able to move to a vertical position with 90 degrees straight, so that the front of the ship at the top is 17 meters high (i.e. a 5-storey building high) while at the bottom is submerged 91 meters long, i.e. that most of the ship is submerged underwater. Which helps the ship's stability and resistance to waves, the transformation process takes about 30 minutes, in which the seawater is pumped into huge tanks in the back of the ship, which makes it sink into the water to become the ship in a vertical position, and this ship is considered one of the most important ships in the field of scientific research of seas and oceans.. 💁

24/01/2025

Ships use "ballast water" to maintain their stability and safety while sailing. ⛴️💧

Here's a closer look at the process:

1. What is ballast water?

Ballast water is the water that ships draw from the sea and store in special tanks to ensure the stability of the ship while sailing. 🌊

2. Why do ships need ballast water?

During the voyage, the ship consumes fuel, which causes its weight to decrease and rise in the water. This can affect the stability and maneuverability of the ship. Ballast water is used to adjust the depth of the ship's draft and ensure balance during loading and unloading. ⚖️🛳️

3. From rocks to water!

Historically, ships used solid materials such as rocks and metals as balance weights. As technology evolved, these materials were replaced with seawater, making the process more efficient and easier. 🪨➡️💦

Ballast water plays an important role in maintaining the stability and safety of ships, and is considered an essential part of shipping and maritime transport operations. 🚢🔄

16/01/2025

⭕️ The largest tanker on Earth is the Hellespont_Alhambra

⭕️ It is capable of carrying 441,893 tons of crude oil, which is equivalent to the production of some countries. Its crew consists of only 37 people.....

⭕️ The ship's deadweight tonnage is 441,893 tons,

⭕️ Its total length is 380 meters,

⭕️ Its width is 68 meters.

⭕️ Its draft is 24.5 meters, and it can carry up to 3.2 million barrels of crude oil.

⭕️ The ship is powered by an HSD-Sulzer 9RTA84T-D engine, which produces 36,900 kW at 76 rpm, allowing it to achieve a service speed of 16.5 knots when loaded and 17.5 knots in ballast. Classified by both Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the Hellespont Alhambra features a double hull for enhanced safety. Ballast tanks are emptied to reduce corrosion, and a unique white paint system above the waterline helps reflect sunlight, keeping cargo cooler and reducing hydrocarbon emissions.

12/01/2025

The world's largest and most eco-friendly pure and carrier (PCTC) was delivered in E China's on Sunday. With a loading capacity of 9,100 cars, the 199.9-m-long ship is the first of its kind capable of running on carbon-neutral fuels such as ammonia and methanol.