Global Actualité maritime 2020

FLYING DOLPHIN XVII Propeller damaged by obstruction
Sep 26 20:41
The Port Authority of Aegina was informed in the morning of Sep 26, 2020, by the master of the 'Flying Dolphin XVII' that shortly after the departure of the vessel from the port on the scheduled route to Piraeus with 37 passengers on board, an obstruction jammed the port side propeller of the ship. The hydrofoil returned independently to the port of Aegina where it disembarked the passengers, who were forwarded to their destination with the care of the owner. During an inspection by the Local Ship Inspection Unit as well as by a private diver, it was found that part of one blade of the propeller was lost and the other two were distorted. The Port Authority of Aegina banned the ship from sailing until the repair of the damage and the presentation of a class maintenance certificate by the monitoring classification society.

Crew member injured in fall on board
Sep 01 10:41
The Port Authority Tzelepis was informed at noon on Aug 31, 2020, about the injury of a 57-year-old crew member of the 'Flying Dolphin XVII'. He had lost his balance, resulting in an injury to his left leg. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the First Port Department of Tzelepis of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus.

Hydrofoil lost wing
Sat Oct 05 2019 17:46
The Ermioni Port Authority was informed in the morning of Sep 4 by the captain of the 'Flying Dolphin XVII', that during the sailing from the port of Hydra a sharp vibration on the axis of the port side main engine was remarked. The ship arrived at Ermioni port late at a reduced speed. The vessel, which was scheduled to depart from Piraeus on the route Poros - Hydra - Ermioni - Spetses, sailed to the port of Ermioni where the 63 passengers were disembarked. Ten went to Ermioni, while 53 went to Spetses where they were carried to their destination with the care of the ship's owner. The ship was banned from sailing in Ermioni by the Nafplio Port Authority, while a private diver and an  inspector found a loss of about one-third of its wing.
In the afternoon, upon presentation of a certificate from the attending classification society, the vessel was allowed to perform a solo sailing to the Perama Repair Base.

FLYING DOLPHIN XVII - IMO 8331467




IMO number: 8331467
MMSI: 237023600
Name of the ship: FLYING DOLPHIN XVII
Vessel type: Passenger vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Greece
Gross tonnage: 162 tons
Deadweight: 16 tons
Length: 34 m
Breadth: 5 m
Year of build: 1984
Builder: ORDZHONIKIDZE WORKS - POTI, GEORGIA
Classification society: REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Description:
FLYING DOLPHIN XVII is a Passenger vessel built in 1984 by ORDZHONIKIDZE WORKS - POTI, GEORGIA. Currently sailing under the flag of Greece. It's gross tonnage is 162 tons.

MAERSK PITTSBURGH Containership quarantined until end of the month
Sep 26 21:42
The 'Maersk Pittsburgh' will remain docked in Algeciras until Sep 30, to fulfill an obligatory quarantine, as the result of the two positive cases for COVID-19 diagnosed among its crew. The ship arrived in Algeciras from Salalah (Oman), with two external guards diagnosed with Covid-19 and although they were asymptomatic cases and have remained isolated from the rest of the crew, the health authorities ordered the isolation of the crew on board and the transfer of the ship to the sheltered dock, while it was not operated at the APMT terminal. Once the company adopted the necessary actions to keep the crew safe, guaranteeing the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the loading and unloading of goods on the ship, the Maritime Captaincy in conjunction with the Foreign Health authorities, allowed the transfer of the ship to the APMT terminal, where the planned cargo operations were carried out. Once completed, the Algeciras Port Pilots Corporation moved the ship back to the sheltered dock in the evening of Sep 24, where it will remain until the end of the month.

Container ship arrived in Algeciras with two coronavirus infected on board
Sep 21 22:48
Maersk has taken measures before the arrival of the 'Maersk Pittsburgh' in Algeciras on Sep 21, 2020, with two coronavirus patients on board. The two infected were asymptomatic and isolated from the rest of the crew. The container ship was traveling to Algeciras from Salalah. The shipping companywass carrying out as a priority the actions necessary to keep the crew safe, guarantee the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the loading and unloading of goods on the ship and obtain the mandatory authorization from Foreign Health. The shipping company and the terminal are in constant communication with the health authorities of the Port of Algeciras and with the representatives from the workers.

MAERSK PITTSBURGH - IMO 9342176




IMO number: 9342176
MMSI: 338071000
Name of the ship: MAERSK PITTSBURGH
Former names:
MAD4D PITTSBURGH (2017, United States (USA))
MAERSK PITTSBURG (2013, United States (USA))
SAFMARINE KOMATI (2013, Singapore)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Active
Flag: United States (USA)
Gross tonnage: 74642 tons
Deadweight: 84688 tons
Length: 299 m
Breadth: 40 m
Engine type: Sulzer
Engine power: 57222 KW
Year of build: 2008
Builder: HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Classification society: AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Home port: NORFOLK VA
Owner: AP MOLLER SINGAPORE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Manager: AP MOLLER SINGAPORE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Description:
MAERSK PITTSBURGH is a Container ship built in 2008 by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA. Currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA). Formerly also known as MAD4D PITTSBURGH, MAERSK PITTSBURG, SAFMARINE KOMATI. It's gross tonnage is 74642 tons.

COSTA DIADEMA Crew member infected with COVID-19
Sep 26 21:46
An Indian crew member of the 'Costa Diadema' was landed in Genoa on Sep 26, 2020, because he tested positive for Covid-19. The man had come on board a few days ago and was placed in preventive isolation as required by the procedures adopted by the company to ensure safe navigation. During the complete screening he was positive and asymptomatic and therefore the procedure was started.
He was taken over by the Border Health Unit and accompanied to a facility dedicated to Covid-19 patients. The 'Costa Diadema' had left Genoa on Sep 19 and called in Civitavecchia, Naples and Palermo, Cagliari and La Spezia for a cruise dedicated only to Italians.

Costa will relaunch cruising as from September - with COSTA DIADEMA + COSTA DELIZIOSA
Aug 14 14:56
As from September 2020 Costa cruise will re-start cruising with voyages starting at Genoa and Trieste.

Quarantine ended after 65 days
Jun 03 10:57
After 65 days of stay in port in Piombino, the isolation of the crew of the "Costa Diadema" has ended. he ship, coming from the United Arab Emirates, moored on March 30 at the Pecoraro quay, becoming the largest ship ever to arrive in Piombino so far. On June 2, Dr. Lattanzi, director of Usmaf-Sasn Toscana and Emilia Romagna) delivered a formal copy of the authorization to the ship's captain, in the presence of the staff of the Maritime District Office - Coast Guard of Piombino and of the Freschi Maritime Agency.
The release of this document therefore establishes the definitive end of the Covid-19 emergency on board and allows, in fact, to be able to board and
get off the ship, and in particular to the crew to be able to set foot on the dock after a long quarantine. The outcome was the result of synergy and collaboration between the authorities and institutions committed to the repatriation of over 800 seafarers of 21 different nationalities and for the safety of workers left on board.

COSTA DIADEMA - IMO 9636888




IMO number: 9636888
MMSI: 247353700
Name of the ship: COSTA DIADEMA
Former names:
STA DIADEMA (2018, Italy)
COSTA DIADEMA (2018, Hungary)
CM 91 8 (2018, Italy)
CG8 (2018, Italy)
COPL (2018, Italy)
Vessel type: Passenger vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Italy
Gross tonnage: 133019 tons
Deadweight: 11118 tons
Length: 305 m
Breadth: 37 m
Year of build: 2014
Builder: FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY
Classification society: REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Home port: GENOVA
Owner: COSTA CROCIERE - GENOVA, ITALY
Manager: COSTA CROCIERE - GENOVA, ITALY
Description:
COSTA DIADEMA is a Passenger vessel built in 2014 by FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY. Currently sailing under the flag of Italy. Formerly also known as STA DIADEMA, COSTA DIADEMA, CM 91 8, CG8, COPL. It's gross tonnage is 133019 tons.

VLADIMIR STARZHINSKY and the CRYSTAL AFRICA Two Russian vessels suspended from importing goods to China
Sep 26 21:53
Chinese officials have temporarily suspended two Russian vessels from importing goods into the country after Covid-19 was found on packaging. China is conducting regular inspections on imports to curb the spread of the virus. Authorities have banned the 'Vladimir Starzhinsky ' and the 'Crystal Africa' for four weeks. A nucleic acid test of outer packaging and samples of aquatic products imported from Russia came up positive for coronavirus, the Shandong Regional Epidemic Prevention and Control department stated.

VLADIMIR STARZHINSKY - IMO 8907101




IMO number: 8907101
MMSI: 273814310
Name of the ship: VLADIMIR STARZHINSKY
Former names:
ZLADIMIR STARZHINSKY (2019, Russian Federation)
VLADMMA (2018, Russian Federation)
VLADAMIR STARZHINSKY (2018, Russian Federation)
FT V.STARZHINSKY (2013, Russian Federation)
F/T V.STARZHINSKY (2013, Russian Federation)
V.STARZHINSKIY (2012, Russian Federation)
VLADIMIR STARZHINSK (2011, Russian Federation)
POSEIDON (2011, Faroe Islands)
VLADIMIR STARZHINSKI (2004)
Vessel type: Fishing vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Russian Federation
Gross tonnage:7780 tons
Deadweight: 6435 tons
Length: 105 m
Breadth: 20 m
Builder: FACTORIAS VULCANO - VIGO, SPAIN
Classification society: RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Home port: PETROPAVLOVSK
Owner: ROLIZ - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Manager: ROLIZ - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Description:
VLADIMIR STARZHINSKY is a Fishing vessel by FACTORIAS VULCANO - VIGO, SPAIN. Currently sailing under the flag of Russian Federation. Formerly also known as ZLADIMIR STARZHINSKY, VLADMMA, VLADAMIR STARZHINSKY, FT V.STARZHINSKY, F/T V.STARZHINSKY, V.STARZHINSKIY, VLADIMIR STARZHINSK, POSEIDON, VLADIMIR STARZHINSKI. It's gross tonnage is 7780 tons.

CRYSTAL AFRICA - IMO 8509583




IMO number: 8509583
MMSI: 273338510
Name of the ship: CRYSTAL AFRICA
Former names:
CRYSTAL AFRICA (2019, Russian Federation)
CTYSTAL AFRICGAVFD5 (2018, Russian Federation)
SRHQTAL AFRICA (2017, Russian Federation)
ABAVA (2008, Malta)
CHIQUITA ABAVA (1993)
Vessel type: Reefer
Operating status: Active
Flag: Russian Federation
Gross tonnage: 7057 tons
Deadweight: 6366 tons
Length: 124 m
Breadth: 19 m
Engine type: B&W
Engine model: 7L45GFCA
Engine power: 5800 KW
Year of build: 1992
Builder: STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND
Classification society: RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Home port: VLADIVOSTOK
Owner: TRANS WIND FLEET - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Manager: TRANS WIND FLEET - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Description:
CRYSTAL AFRICA is a Reefer built in 1992 by STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND. Currently sailing under the flag of Russian Federation. Formerly also known as CRYSTAL AFRICA, CTYSTAL AFRICGAVFD5, SRHQTAL AFRICA, ABAVA, CHIQUITA ABAVA. It's gross tonnage is 7057 tons.

ANITA Yacht crew still stuck in New Zealand
Sep 29 12:42
The crew of the 'Anita' was still being held in police custody while they continue to wait for a flight home.
A Warrant of Commitment hearing took place on sep 29 with the court granting INZ permission to detain the crew until Oct 2. The crew, aged in their late twenties to early thirties, were intercepted by NZ Customs in the afternoon of Sep 25 as they headed into Opua. NZ Customs had been alerted that the boat was still planning to breach New Zealand's border restrictions after being denied exemption Visas by the Ministry of Health.
The German nationals were taken to Auckland where they are being detained in police custody. Arrangements were underway to send them home but the limited flights out of New Zealand due to Covid-19 meant it could take a few days for the trio to depart. The yacht was moved from the Quarantine Dock to another berth at the Opua Marina on Sep 25 where it remained while an investigation was carried out by NZ Customs.
The vessel was liable for seizure and duty liability under the Customs and Excise Act and was being held in Customs' control pending further investigation and evaluation. The timeframe for the investigation was unknown at this stage.
Residents in homes overlooking the bay spotted the yacht coming in the afternoon with a yellow flag on its mast indicating it was from overseas. The 'Anita' arrived about 3 p.m., escorted by the Customs NZ patrol vessel 'Hawk V'.
The crew was making no secret of the yacht's arrival flying its yellow maritime flag which was used to indicate that a vessel was free of quarantinable disease and request boarding and inspection. There was a large crowd gathered at the marina including customs officers, three police cars and a pop-up Covid testing station.
While no charges have been laid against the crew, Immigration NZ said the refusal of entry to New Zealand could have long-term consequences. Their visa waiver status could be suspended and it could affect their ability to travel to other countries. The Ministry of Health confirmed at the weekend that all three had returned negative Covid-19 tests and had been isolating on the boat for more than 14 days.

ANITA Crew of German yacht detained in Opua
Sep 26 22:03
Three Germans who sailed to the Bay of Islands on the 'Anita' have been detained while Immigration NZ makes arrangements to remove them from the country on the next available flight. The yacht arrived in Opua in the afternoon of Sep 25, 2020, despite being declined permission to enter the country by the Ministry of Health.
They had requested an exception to the Covid-19 marine border restrictions for their vessel, but chose to set off on their voyage before receiving approval. The 'Anita' was met by the Customs NZ patrol vessel 'Hawk V' and escorted to a quarantine dock at the Opua marina. The Ministry of Health confirmed the vessel did apply for an exemption, “albeit after they had already sailed for New Zealand. They applied for exemptions on two grounds, humanitarian and bringing the vessel to New Zealand for repairs. Their application was declined because the Director-General of Health was not reasonably satisfied that the ship had a compelling need to arrive in New Zealand that reached the high threshold required for either of these exemptions.

ANITA


MMSI:211259990
Callsign:DEIC
Width:5.0 m
Length:16.0 m
Ship type:Sailing vessel
Flag:Germany

Krishna Sudana Crew of sunken cargo ship rescued
Sep 28 10:07
The 'Krishna Sudana' sank in the night of Sep 26 ,2020, in the Gulf of Kutch, northwest India, about 10 miles off the coast of Okha in the Gujarat State. The ship was loaded with 905 tons of rice and sugar, destined for Djibouti. The Indian Coast Guard vessel 'C-411' from Okha responded to the emergency. Also the 'C-161' was diverted off Mundra, and the 'Southern Robin', which was in the vicinity, was diverted to render assistance. All 12 crew members were rescued despite challenging conditions in the area with rough seas.

MSV KRISHNA SUDAMA Cargo ship caught in rough weather, sank, Gulf of Kutch
Sep 27, 2020 at 06:52
Cargo ship MSV KRISHNA SUDAMA sank at night Sep 26 in Gulf of Kutch, northwest India, Arabian sea, some 10 nm off Okha, Gujarat State. The ship was loaded with 905 tons of rice and sugar, destined for Djibouti. Indian Coast Guard Ship C-411 responded, all 12 crew of MSV KRISHNA SUDAMA were found and rescued, in challenging conditions of nighttime and rough weather.


MSV KRISHNA SUDAMA


Name: MSV KRISHNA SUDAMA
Type: Cargo ship:
Flag: India
MMSI: 419956117
Callsign: SVRB
Length: 116 m
Width: 18 m
Draught Avg: 5.2 m
Speed Avg/Max: 9.4 kn / 12.6 kn  

Indian Coast Guard Ship C-411

SINGAPORE EXPRESS arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage for Scrapped
Sep 28 21:04
arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 27.09.20

SINGAPORE EXPRESS arrived Gulf of Khambhät
Sep 27 11:14
arrived Gulf of Khambhät 27.09.20

Sold to Breakers
Aug 15 11:01
Sold to Breakers 365 USD/TO

Container ship broke off its mooring
Mar 08 19:13
The 'Singapore Express' broke off her moorings at the Darsena Toscana container terminal, Livorno, shortly after midnight on March 6, 2020. Livorno was battered by gale-force winds when the bow moorings broke in wind speeds of 45 knots. The unloading of the containers had already been suspended due to the safety measures taken. The vessel was pushed towards the opposite wharf. The port authorities were immediately alerted and deployed tugs which got the vessel alongside the opposite berth despite some difficulties. By loosening the remaining cables, the ship could be kept under control while it drifted towards the quay. One port crane was slightly damaged when it was touched by the superstructure.
The vessel had arrived at Livorno from Valencia on March 5 and left the port on March 8 with a delay on March 7 at 11.40 p.m., bound to Genova, where she arrived on March 8 at 8 a.m. The vessel left the port again on March 9at 1 p.m., next boudn to Fos-sur-Mer, where she arrived on March 10 at 11.30 a.m.

SINGAPORE EXPRESS - IMO 9200809




IMO number: 9200809
MMSI: 477300500
Name of the ship: SINGAPORE EXPRESS
Former names: SINGAPORE EXPRESS (2013, Greece)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Hong Kong
Gross tonnage: 54401 tons
Deadweight: 66793 tons
Length: 294 m
Breadth: 32 m
Year of build: 2000
Builder: HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Home port: HONG KONG
Owner: COSTAMARE SHIPPING - ATHENS, GREECE
Manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING - ATHENS, GREECE
Description:
SINGAPORE EXPRESS is a Container ship built in 2000 by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA. Currently sailing under the flag of Hong Kong. Formerly also known as SINGAPORE EXPRESS. It's gross tonnage is 54401 tons.

TRANSFAIR arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage for Scrapped
Sep 28 21:03
arrived Bhavnagar Anchorage 28.09.20

TRANSFAIR arrived Gulf of Khambhät
Sep 27 11:15
arrived Gulf of Khambhät 27.09.20

Sold to Breakers
Sep 16 15:31
Sold to Breakers

Technical failure in Canakkale Strait
Feb 12 18:56
The 'Transfair', en route from Abu Qir to Canakkale, suffered a technical failure and dropped anchor at Datca Bay on Feb 9, 2020. Repairs were being carried out by the crew at the Datca anchorage.

Transfair - IMO 7627302




IMO number: 7627302
MMSI: 356328000
Name of the ship: TRANSFAIR
Former names:
BBANSFAIR (2018, Panama)
TRAQHFAIR (2017, Panama)
CAPTAIN RASHAD (2012, Panama)
SAN WAI (2007)
UNISON GREAT (1996)
MAYA NO.7 (1993)
HO MING NO.7 (1986)
NUSANTARA IV (1982)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage: 5985 tons
Deadweight: 10176 tons
Length: 128 m
Breadth: 18 m
Year of build: 1977
Builder: IS SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN
Classification society: INTERNATIONAL NAVAL SURVEYS BUREAU
Owner: TEMPUS MARITIME - TRIPOLI, LEBANON
Manager: TEMPUS MARITIME - TRIPOLI, LEBANON
Description:
TRANSFAIR is a General cargo vessel built in 1977 by IS SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as BBANSFAIR, TRAQHFAIR, CAPTAIN RASHAD, SAN WAI, UNISON GREAT, MAYA NO.7, HO MING NO.7, NUSANTARA IV. It's gross tonnage is 5985 tons.

KUO TAI Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Sep 27 11:18
Sold to Alang Breakers

New Charter fixed
Dec 22 2017 10:35
2-4 months trading Asia, 8250 $ daily, OOCL

Charter
Jan 19 2015 18:42
3 - 5 months charter extension, trading Far East, Gold Star Line

KUO TAI - IMO 9108219




IMO number: 9108219
MMSI: 371625000
Name of the ship: KUO TAI
Former names: KUO TAH (2012, Panama)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage:15071 tons
Deadweight: 18595 tons
Length: 168 m
Breadth: 27 m
Year of build: 1995
Builder: CSBC KEELUNG - KEELUNG, TAIWAN
Classification society: BUREAU VERITAS
Home port: Panama
Owner: CONBULK SHIPPING - ATHENS, GREECE
Manager: CONBULK SHIPPING - ATHENS, GREECE
Description:
KUO TAI is a Container ship built in 1995 by CSBC KEELUNG - KEELUNG, TAIWAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as KUO TAH. It's gross tonnage is 15071 tons.

CODA picture from Beaching for Scrapped
Sep 27 11:25


Scrap
Jan 08 2012 18:01
sold to Breakers at Aliaga(Kursan Gemi Sokum)

Out of service
Sep 10 2011 16:24
Vessel broken up  20/02/2011

CODA - IMO 7129829




IMO number: 7129829
MMSI: 616260000
Name of the ship: CODA
Former names:
RENA (2004)
LINACO (2002)
LINA (1997)
SAINAN (1990)
HAMBURG (1985)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Turkey
Gross tonnage: 2900 tons
Deadweight: 5656 tons
Length: 85 m
Breadth: 15 m
Year of build: 1972
Builder: TOHOKU SHIPBUILDING - SHIOGAMA, JAPAN
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Owner: FAIRWIND INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMOROS
Manager: FAIRWIND INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMOROS
Description:
CODA is a General cargo vessel built in 1972 by TOHOKU SHIPBUILDING - SHIOGAMA, JAPAN. Current status: Decommissioned or lost. Formerly also known as RENA, LINACO, LINA, SAINAN, HAMBURG. It's gross tonnage is 2900 tons.

PL YUI LAAM Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Sep 27 11:48
Sold to Breakers

PL YUI LAAM - IMO 9111450



IMO number: 9111450
MMSI: 312828000
Name of the ship: PL YUI LAAM
Former names:
JINHANG908 (2018, China)
SEA GRACE (2018, Belize)
SEA GRAFE (2018, Palau)
MCC MINDANAO (2013, Philippines)
MERKUR LAKE (2011, Liberia)
TIGER RIVER (2009)
EWL SURINAME (2004)
LIBRA GENOVA (1996)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Belize
Gross tonnage: 9600 tons
Deadweight: 12576 tons
Length: 149 m
Breadth: 22 m
Year of build: 1994
Builder: NEW SZCZECIN SHIPYARD - SZCZECIN, POLAND
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Home port: MALAKAL HARBOUR
Owner: ABOITIZ JEBSEN - MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Manager: TRANS VICTORY MARINE SAINT VINCENT & GRENADINES
Description:
PL YUI LAAM is a Container ship built in 1994 by NEW SZCZECIN SHIPYARD - SZCZECIN, POLAND. Currently sailing under the flag of Belize. Formerly also known as JINHANG908, SEA GRACE, SEA GRAFE, MCC MINDANAO, MERKUR LAKE, TIGER RIVER, EWL SURINAME, LIBRA GENOVA. It's gross tonnage is 9600 tons.

SEA HERO arrived Chittagong Anchorage for Scrapped
Sep 27 11:52
arrived Chittagong Anchorage 26.09.20

Sold to Breakers
Aug 31 21:38
Sold to Breakers 350 USD/TO

sold
Jun 24 2014 11:28
sold to chinese buyer 3,6 million USD

Sea Hero - IMO 8920103




IMO number: 8920103
MMSI: 357910000
Name of the ship: SEA HERO
Former names:
TIANHONG6 (2019, China)
XIANG NING (2019, China)
HONGLIANGHAO (2017, China)
TAN BINH 36 (2013, Mongolia)
CHING HO (2009)
KEN RYU (1997)
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage: 13706 tons
Deadweight: 22256 tons
Length: 157 m
Breadth: 25 m
Year of build: 1990
Builder: SAIKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES - SAIKI, JAPAN
Classification society: VIETNAM SHIPPING REGISTER
Owner: TANBINH - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Manager: TANBINH - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Description:
SEA HERO is a Bulk carrier built in 1990 by SAIKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES - SAIKI, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as TIANHONG6, XIANG NING, HONGLIANGHAO, TAN BINH 36, CHING HO, KEN RYU. It's gross tonnage is 13706 tons.

HANSUNG Russian ro-ro ship fire at Hakata, Japan
Sep 27, 2020 at 13:42
Fire erupted on cargo deck of Russian ro-ro HANSUNG, berthed at Hakata, Fukuoka, northwest Kyushu island, Japan, in the afternoon Sep 27. Understood loaded second-hand cars somehow, caught fire. It took firefighters some 3 hours to extinguish the fire, more than a dozen cars were destroyed by fire. One Russian crew suffered hands burns and was hospitalized. The ship arrived at Hakata on Sep 23, from Vladivostok, Russia.

Ship sailed to Zhousan
Mar 01 2018 12:49
The "Iman" which had been disabled after a fire in the engine room 210 nautical miles from Vladivostok in the Sea of Japan on Nov 24, 2017, and taken in tow on Nov 25 by the supply tug "Neftegaz 55" to Vladivostok, reportedly sailed from the Gerneral Cargo Terminal berth 45/46 in Vladivostok to the port of Zhousan with machinery on board, on Jan 12, 2018, after repairs.

After murder on board fire in engine room
Nov 24 2017 09:16
The MRCC Vladivostok was alerted after a fire broke out in the engine room of the "Iman" in the morning of Nov 24, 2017, in the Japan Sea, 210 miles off Vladivostok. The loaded vehicles carrier was en route from Toyama to Vladivostok with a Russian crew oof 21 on board. The engine room was sealed and the fire extinguishing system activated. The fire could be extinguished, but the ship was disabled and adrift, so that the offshore supply tug "Neftegaz 55" (IMO: 8418459) was dispatched to tow disabled ship to Vladivostok.
Only on Nov 12 the second officer of the ship had been found dead, while it was docked at the Toyama Shinko port. Later one crew member was arrested as a suspect in murdering him. The "Iman" was allowed to leave port after all formalities and investigations on Nov 21, only to run into trouble again.



HANSUNG - IMO 8513390





IMO number: 8513390
MMSI: 671787000
Name of the ship: HANSUNG
Former names:
IMAN (2018, Togo)
ASIAN JUPITER (2011, Panama)
CEBU ROSA (2008)
NIKKO NO.1 (1997)
EMERALD 2 (1997)
JUPITER ACE (1987)
Vessel type: Car carrier
Operating status: Active
Flag: Togo
Gross tonnage: 7442 tons
Deadweight: 3611 tons
Length: 96 m
Breadth: 20 m
Engine type: Akasaka
Engine model: 6UEC45LA
Engine power: 3900 KW
Year of build: 1985
Builder: SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Classification society: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Owner: ACREX - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Manager: ACREX - VLADIVOSTOK, Russian Federation
Description:
HANSUNG is a Car carrier built in 1985 by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Togo. Formerly also known as IMAN, ASIAN JUPITER, CEBU ROSA, NIKKO NO.1, EMERALD 2, JUPITER ACE. It's gross tonnage is 7442 tons.

PATRICIA OLDENDORFF 17 crew members tested positive for coronavirus
Sep 29 12:07
The 'Patricia Oldendorff' has reported eight new positive coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number in the cluster to 17 as of Sep 29. The vessel had arrived from Manila with 10 infected crew members now in hotel quarantine and only seven left on board the vessel.
Two of the crew members were being tested to see if they previously contracted the virus by the WA Medical Assistance Team (WAMAT). The ship was in need of nine sailors, as 13 were required to effectively run the vessel. The cluster did not put the wider community at risk of infection.

PATRICIA OLDENDORFF Capesize bulk carrier devastated by authorities
Sep 28, 2020 at 06:38.
Capesize bulk carrier PATRICIA OLDENDORFF left Gwangyang, Korea, on Aug 30, bound for Hedland Australia, on Sep 4 she entered Manila Bay and anchored, obviously for the purpose of crew change. She left Manila next day and headed for Australia. She anchored at Hedland anchorage on Sep 16, and in Sep 16-18 period, almost all the crew with just two exceptions (soon to be p-tested, too), were positive tested. As of morning Sep 28, 13 crew were already taken ashore and put into quarantine hotel. “They cant leave their rooms, food and other provisions are brought to them as required, a temporary fence has been set up around the hotel to strengthen security measures at the quarantine hotel”. Of the remaining 9 crew, 7 were p-tested, and there are security and rapid response teams on board of hapless bulk carrier. The crew at this stage are either non-symptomatic, or they are (have) very few symptoms – said WA Health minister Roger Cook. Mr Cook warned there is a risk of new outbreak in the state if its not contained, with more cases expected to come from the ship. "If it gets out into the community it will create a disaster, worse than what we've seen in Melbourne ," he said.



PATRICIA OLDENDORFF - IMO 9464584




IMO number: 9464584
MMSI: 636092852
Name of the ship: PATRICIA OLDENDORFF
Former names: ORIENT CHAMPION (2018, Malta)
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Operating status: Active
Flag: Liberia
Gross tonnage: 63993 tons
Deadweight: 114753 tons
Length: 255 m
Breadth: 43 m
Engine type: MAN-B&W
Engine power: 13560 KW
Year of build: 2010
Builder: NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Classification society: LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Home port: LIMASSOL
Owner: INTERORIENT MARINE CYPRUS - LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Manager: INTERORIENT MARINE CYPRUS - LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Description:
PATRICIA OLDENDORFF is a Bulk carrier built in 2010 by NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA. Currently sailing under the flag of Liberia. Formerly also known as ORIENT CHAMPION. It's gross tonnage is 63993 tons.

MAERSK PROGRESS Tanker with seized oil without destination
Sep 28 10:04
The 'Maersk Progress' has been sailing around with seized Iranian oil in its cargo for about two months now because the ownership of the oil has ended in a showdown in the courts. This ship and the tanker 'Euroforce' have therefore not yet been able to unload the more than one million barrels oil in a US port.
The Iranian oil on board the two ships was confiscated by the US Department of Justice from four Greek-controlled tankers heading for Venezuela in an effort to prevent trade in oil and oil products between the two sanctioned countries. The oil been on board Maersk Progress and Euroforce since July, when the two ships entered US waters while waiting to be told where the oil was to be unloaded. But the case remained unresolved due to the lawsuits.
On Sep 22, 2020, two companies claiming to own the oil asked a US judge to release the cargo, arguing that the seizure "was based on a number of unfounded assumptions". The  Oman Fuel and Sohar Fuel thus pointed out that the oil on board was on its way to customers in Peru and Colombia - not Venezuela.
But the US Department of Justice maintained that the fuel comes from companies with close ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and that they tried to mask ownership. Therefore, the seizure was correct in relation to the US sanctions against Iran, the ministry stated in the case.
The 'Euroforce', which was the first to arrive in US waters, has been off the coast of Texas for a few weeks, while the 'Maersk Progress' was off Miami, Florida on Sep 24 with Houston as its destination.

MAERSK PROGRESS - IMO 9283289




IMO number: 9283289
MMSI: 563685000
Name of the ship: MAERSK PROGRESS
Vessel type: Crude oil tanker
Operating status: Active
Flag: Singapore
Gross tonnage: 61724 tons
Deadweight: 109181 tons
Length: 244 m
Breadth: 42 m
Engine type: Sulzer
Year of build: 2005
Builder: DALIAN NEW SHIPYARD DALIAN
Classification society: LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Owner: MAERSK TANKERS SINGAPORE - SINGAPORE
Manager: MAERSK TANKERS - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Description:
MAERSK PROGRESS is a Crude oil tanker built in 2005 by DALIAN NEW SHIPYARD DALIAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Singapore. It's gross tonnage is 61724 tons.