Fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia terminal area after being detained by coast guard
The Ceres I was found in Malaysian waters with two tugboats towing it, the coast guard said in a statement on Sunday.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
The ship's "black box" data recorder also picked up commands to the crew to drop anchor, presumably aimed at slowing the vessel.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Suez Canal authority has successfully refloated ship - Shipping agency
In a statement, canal authorities said they were informed of an engine malfunction and deployed tugboats to successfully refloat the ship.
Thu May 25 2023
Cargo ship refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal
Four SCA tugboats succeeded to refloat the MSC-ISTANBUL cargo vessel which went aground while crossing from the south to the north.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Tanker refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal - Canal authority
The vessel temporarily clogged up traffic and is now facing south again, but moving slowly by tugboat assistance, TankerTrackers said.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Tugboat believed to have sunk off Pulau Mantanani
A tugboat with three crew members on board was believed to have sunk about 35 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Mantanani in Kota Belud.
Mon May 23 2022
Abu Sayyaf releases another Filipino hostage after 5 Malaysians rescued
A local tugboat chief engineer was released by his Abu Sayyaf captors on Monday night in a small town in Basilan, southern Philippines, four days after he and his captain were abducted off the waters
Tue Mar 28 2017
Indonesian crewman swims to freedom from militants in Philippines
Members of the IS-linked Abu Sayyaf group captured the Indonesian and six other Indonesian seamen from their boat as it was passing through waters off southern Philippine islands on June 23.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Fishing boats, tugboats in ESSZone to install automatic identification
All fishing boats and tugboats in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone are required to install the automatic identification system when applying the exemption permit.
Mon Jul 25 2016
IGP confirms five missing local crew of tugboat kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf
He said the information was also verified by Philippine authority.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Negotiations underway with kidnappers to free 5 Malaysian tugboat crew - Nur Jazlan
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said Malaysian authorities know who is involved in the kidnapping and negotiations are ongoing for the release of the five Malaysians.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Empty tugboat: Police do not rule out possibility five Malaysians abducted
Confirming this, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said those suspected missing are Abd Rahim Summas, Tayudin Anjut, Mohd Ridzua Ismail, Zulkipli Ali and Fandy Bakran.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Tugboat with ignition still on found abandoned in Tambisan
The authorities are investigating the fate of five local crew members who were believed to be on the boat.
Mon Jul 18 2016
10 Indonesian hostages freed in Philippines: Police
Unknown men dropped off the 10 tugboat crewmen at the home of provincial governor Abdusakur Tan Jnr on the remote island of Jolo.
Sun May 01 2016
Orkim Harmony: 13 criminals involved in hijacking - MMEA
Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar said five of them had used a tugboat to approach the tanker, while the other eight went up the vessel.
Mon Jun 22 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024