Weekly Edition 3rd June

Weapons allowed in Saudi waters

VESSELS in Saudi Arabian waters are now openly allowed to carry weapons for self-defence against piracy, subject to certain restrictions, according to a memo from the Saudi coastguard seen by Lloyd’s List.

Tanker operator AET says bulk carrier responsible for Singapore collision

 

Oil spill in Singapore Strait as tanker and bulker collide

THE CLEAN-UP BEGINS: A pollution control tug alongside the damaged tanker Bunga Kelana 3

Council of Europe calls for rules on anti-piracy guards

The 2004-built, 74,999 dwt Nordneptun, which was attacked last week. An EU Navfor warship intervened and pirates were repelled.

Casualty Briefs - 3rd June 2010