Bridge Between Labuan & Mainland Sabah Economically ViableBy Jailani HassanLABUAN, March 18 (Bernama) -- A study on the proposal to construct an 11 km-long bridge linking Labuan and mainland Sabah through Menumbok has been completed and it will be economically viable, says Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International College (UMSKAL) director Prof Dr Haji Shariff AK Omang Al Haj.He said this to Bernama when contacted on Thursday on the comprehensive study jointly carried out by University Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Malaysia Sarawak.The report is to be handed over to the Ministry of Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being this week.Dr Shariff who is also head director of the Labuan-Menumbok Bridge Project Consultation...

SECOND CATEGORY WARNINGWARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEASSECTION A: WARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS (SECOND CATEGORY) Upgraded from advisory issued at 4.15 pm, 12 March 2010Strong Northeasterly winds of 50-60 kmph with waves up to 4.5 metres over the waters off Condore, Reef North and Layang-Layang are expected to continue until saturday, 20 March 2010.This condition of strong winds and rough seas is dangerous to all shipping and coastal activities including fishing and ferry services.SECTION B: WARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS (FIRST CATEGORY) Upgraded from advisory issued at 4.15 pm, 12 March 2010Strong Northeasterly winds of 40-50 kmph with waves up to 3.5 metres over the waters off Samui (Kelantan and...

MV UNISON VIGOR Arrived : 10 March 2010Departed : 12 March 2010Last Port : Port Klang, MalaysiaNext Port : Dangjin, KoreaReason for call : Loading 12,000 mt of HBISHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Unison Marine Corp, TaiwanFlag : PanamaGRT : 7,375 MTNRT :...

MV SAPAI Arrived : 08 March 2010Departed : 10 March 2010Last Port : Luoyuan, ChinaNext Port : Pohang, KoreaReason for call : Loading 28,000 mt of HBI.SHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Unison Marine CorpFlag : PanamaGRT : 17,590 MTNRT : 10,303 MTDWT : 28,860...

MV UNISON VIGOR Arrived : 28 February 2010Departed : 02 March 2010Reason for call : Loading 12,500 mt of HBISHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Unison Marine Corp, TaiwanFlag : PanamaGRT : 7,375 MTNRT : 5,013 MTDWT : 12,600 MTLOA : 121.89 MBuilt year : 2008Master...

MV UNISON Arrived : 26 February 2010Departed : 27 February 2010Reason for call : Loading 12,000 mt of HBI.SHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Unison Marine CorpFlag : PanamaGRT : 7,375 MTNRT : 5,013 MTDWT : 12,616 MTLOA : 121.89 MBuilt year : 2007Master name...

TUG HIGHLINE 26 TOWING BARGE HIGHLINE 22Arrived : 20 February 2010Departed : 21 February 2010Reason for call : Loading 7,200 mt of HBISHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Highline Shipping, SarawakFlag : MalaysiaGRT : 271 mt (T) / 2983 mt (B)NRT : 81 mt (T)...

MV BRISBANE Arrived : 13 February 2010Departed : 20 February 2010Reason for call : Discharging 85,300 MT Iron Ore Pellets.SHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Cardiff Marine Inc, GreeceFlag : MaltaGRT : 77,298 MTNRT : 48,787 MTDWT : 154,831 MTLOA : 273 MBuilt...

MV LIMCO Arrived : 17 February 2010Departed : 20 February 2010Reason for call : Discharging 1,700 MT BaritesSHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Ligh House International MaritimeFlag : VietnamGRT : 999 MTNRT : 654 MTDWT : 1851.8 MTLOA : 69.95 MBuilt year : 2008Master...

FIRST CATEGORY WARNINGWARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEASWARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS (FIRST CATEGORY)Strong East/Northeasterly winds of 40-50 kmph with waves up to 3.5 metres over the waters off Condore, Reef North, Layang-Layang, Palawan, Labuan FT, West Cost of Sabah and Kudat are expected to continue until Sunday, 21 February 2010.This condition of strong winds and rough seas is dangerous to small crafts, recreational sea activities and sea sports.Updated on 18 Feb 2010, 8.50 amOleh: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia(Bhg. Kajicuaca Lautan dan Oseanografi) Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inov...

MV YASA PIONEER Arrived : 11 February 2010Departed : 16 February 2010Reason for call : Discharging 80,700 MT Iron Ore Pellets.SHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Yasa Shipmanagement & Trading S.A., TurkeyFlag : Marshall IslandsGRT : 42,895 MTNRT : 27,547...

FIRST CATEGORY WARNINGWARNING ON STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS-Upgraded from advisory issued at 2.45 pm, 5 February 2010 -Strong East/Northeasterly winds of 40-50 kmph with waves up to 3.5 metres over the waters off Sabah (Kudat, Sandakan and Tawau), Palawan, Sulu and Sulawesi are expected to continue until Thursday, 11th February 2010.This condition of strong winds and rough seas is dangerous to small crafts, recreational sea activities and sea sports.Updated on 10 Feb 2010, 6.30...

MT SIAM RAPEEPARNArrived : 04 February 2010Departed : 05 February 2010Reason for call : Discharging 1,240.063 MT Shell Saraline 185V from Bintulu, Sarawak.SHIP PARTICULARSOwner : Siam Mongkol Marine, ThaiFlag : ThailandGRT : 1,012 MTNRT : 476 MTDWT...