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Korean megaship develops cracks on maiden voyage

Vale Beijing, a huge ore carrier built by Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Brazilian mining company Vale SA, developed cracks on its first loading on 5 December, and needs repair. Updates: STX Pan Ocean: Damage to Vale Beijing “Reparable” (4 Jan 2012) STX Pan Ocean says Vale Beijing problem is ‘isolated’ (9 Jan 2012) … [Read More]