Global Actualité maritime 2020

POLARSTERN After 398 days in the Arctic: RV Polarstern reaches Bremerhaven
Oct 12 12:01
Onlookers watch the research ship POLARSTERN arrive in Bremerhaven
After 389 days, research vessel POLARSTERN moored in Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship drifted 3,400 kilometers with a huge ice floe through the Arctic Ocean. Scientists hope to gain new knowledge about the earth's climate system.
After a year in the Arctic Ocean, the German research icebreaker POLARSTERN reached its home port of Bremerhaven on Monday morning. During the last nautical miles it was accompanied by a fleet of ships, including the MS Geestemünde and the three-master Atlantis.
This marked the end of the first part of the spectacular “Mosaic” expedition to research the climate system in the central Arctic: On September 20, 2019, after a ten-year planning phase, the POLARSTERN set off from Tromsø, Norway, for the largest Arctic expedition of all time.
Under the direction of the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, hundreds of scientists in changing crews from 20 countries were on board the POLARSTERN. More than 80 research institutes were involved. The ship drifted 3,400 kilometers with a huge ice floe in a zigzag course through the Arctic Ocean. In the meantime, the researchers collected data in the five areas of atmosphere: sea ice, ocean, ecosystem and biogeochemistry at temperatures as low as minus 42.3 degrees Celsius.
Seven icebreakers and research ships were used to bring in material and make changes in personnel possible. The POLARSTERN covered a total of 16,000 kilometers. The budget for this is said to be more than 140 million €. "Mosaic" stands for "Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate".



In the Arctic, the POLARSTERN had drifted for ten months in a zigzag course with an ice floe so that the scientists on board could take measurements in the ocean, ice and atmosphere. At the beginning of the drift the size of the floe was about 2.5 by 3.5 kilometers. Under former melting ponds it was 30 centimeters thin, in its massive core several meters thick. After 300 days the floe in the summery Arctic was only about a kilometer by one - then it broke with a loud bang.
The researchers hope to gain new insights into the earth's climate system.
Due to the corona pandemic, the change in personnel was a challenge which threatened the expedition. Entry and exit permits had to be obtained, quarantine regulations had to be observed. Therefore, the crew had to stay on board longer than planned.


POLARSTERN - IMO 8013132




IMO number: 8013132
MMSI: 211202460
Name of the ship: POLARSTERN
Former names:
POLMRSTERN (2019, Germany)
PLLARSTERN (2018, Germany)
POLARSTERN (2018, Germany)
POLCRSDERN (2018, Germany)
POMRSTERN (2018, Germany)
OLARSTERN (2018, Germany)
POLABSTERN (2017, Germany)
Vessel type: Icebreaker
Operating status: Active
Flag: Germany
Gross tonnage: 12614 tons
Deadweight: 4374 tons
Length: 117 m
Breadth: 25 m
Year of build: 1982
Builder: HDW KIEL - KIEL, GERMANY
Classification society: GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Home port: BREMERHAVEN
Owner: GERMANY GOVERNMENT BONN - GERMANY
Manager: LAEISZ REEDEREI - ROSTOCK, GERMANY
Description:
POLARSTERN is a Icebreaker built in 1982 by HDW KIEL - KIEL, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Germany. Formerly also known as POLMRSTERN, PLLARSTERN, POLARSTERN, POLCRSDERN, POMRSTERN, OLARSTERN, POLABSTERN. It's gross tonnage is 12614 tons.

ORIENTAL LION Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Oct 12 13:07
Sold to Alang Breakers

ORIENTAL LION - IMO 9125724




IMO number: 9125724
MMSI: 352995000
Name of the ship: ORIENTAL LION
Former names:
LION (2019, Panama)
ORIENTAL LION (2018, Panama)
OCEAN LION (2016, Singapore)
Vessel type: Oil tanker
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage: 7354 tons
Deadweight: 12083 tons
Length: 119 m
Breadth: 19 m
Year of build: 1996
Builder: KEPPEL HITACHI SHIPBUILDING - SINGAPORE
Classification society: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Owner: OCEAN TANKERS - SINGAPORE
Manager: OCEAN TANKERS - SINGAPORE
Description:
ORIENTAL LION is a Oil tanker built in 1996 by KEPPEL HITACHI SHIPBUILDING - SINGAPORE. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as LION, ORIENTAL LION, OCEAN LION. It's gross tonnage is 7354 tons.

BITUMEN QUEEN Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Oct 12 13:11
Sold to Breakers

BITUMEN QUEEN - IMO 8019291




IMO number: 8019291
MMSI: 341522000
Name of the ship: BITUMEN QUEEN
Former names:
CYRUS 1 (2018, Saint Kitts and Nevis)
CYRUS1 (2011, Saint Kitts and Nevis)
STELLA POLLUX (2007, Netherlands)
Vessel type: Oil tanker
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Gross tonnage: 2523 tons
Deadweight: 4156 tons
Length: 93 m
Breadth: 13 m
Year of build: 1981
Builder: NIEUWE NOORD NEDERLANDSE SCHEEPSWERVEN - GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS
Classification society: BUREAU VERITAS
Home port: BASSETERRE
Owner: ARIES SHIPMANAGEMENT - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Manager: ARIES SHIPMANAGEMENT - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Description:
BITUMEN QUEEN is a Oil tanker built in 1981 by NIEUWE NOORD NEDERLANDSE SCHEEPSWERVEN - GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS. Currently sailing under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Formerly also known as CYRUS 1, CYRUS1, STELLA POLLUX. It's gross tonnage is 2523 tons.

CMA CGM NIAGARA Leakage off Lizard Point
Oct 12 19:42
The 'CMA CGM Niagara', while en route from Le Havre to Caucedo with 72.454 tonnes of cargo and 26 crew members on board, suffered a small leak from a broken pipe in the engine room after changing fuel in position 49 32 05 N, 005 22 31 W on Oct 10, 2020, at 11.30 p.m. The vessel was NUC 28 miles south-southwest of Lizard Point. The defect was rectified by the crew, and the vessel continued its voyage with an ETA as of Oct 18.

CMA CGM NIAGARA - IMO 9722675




IMO number: 9722675
MMSI: 249168000
Name of the ship: CMA CGM NIAGARA
Former names:
CLI CGM NIAGARA (2018, Malta)
B A (2018, Malta)
CM (2017, Malta)
SAMSUNG
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Active
Flag: Malta
Gross tonnage: 94440 tons
Deadweight: 110482 tons
Length: 299 m
Breadth: 48 m
Year of build: 2015
Builder: SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Home port: VALLETTA
Owner: BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Manager: CMA CGM - MARSEILLE, FRANCE
Description:
CMA CGM NIAGARA is a Container ship built in 2015 by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA. Currently sailing under the flag of Malta. Formerly also known as CLI CGM NIAGARA, B A, CM, SAMSUNG. It's gross tonnage is 94440 tons.

ELENI Engien trouble in Igoumenitsa
Oct 12 19:44
The 'Eleni', while preparing to depart from the port of Igoumenitsa, was unable to start its main engines due to a port main engine malfunction on Oct 10, 2020, around noon. The officers of the Local Ship Inspection Unit of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa went on board the vessel and confirmed the engine malfunction. The Port Authority of Igoumenitsa detained the vessel in port until the damage was repaired and a class maintenance certificate presented by the classification society that monitors it. The passengers on board were transported to their destination by another vessel. The ferry left port after completing its repair works on Oct 11 at 8.50 a.m.

ELENI - IMO 8748488




IMO number: 8748488
MMSI: 237040100
Name of the ship: ELENI
Former names: ELENE
Vessel type: RO-RO
Operating status: Active
Flag: Greece
Gross tonnage: 965 tons
Deadweight: 678 tons
Length: 77 m
Breadth: 15 m
Classification society: RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Home port: PIRAEUS
Owner: NOSTOS II SHIPPING - CORFU, GREECE
Manager: NOSTOS II SHIPPING - CORFU, GREECE
Description: ELENI is a RO-RO. Currently sailing under the flag of Greece. Formerly also known as ELENE. It's gross tonnage is 965 tons.

NORD Arrest in Chittagong
Oct 12 19:46
The 'NORD' was arrested the berth number J/4 of Chittagong port on Oct 11, 2020, as per orders of the local High Court dated Oct 11 in a litigation case. The vessel took the berth on Oct 5 and was in the process to complete offloading of imported slag and later shifted to outer anchorage as another vessel was in the queue to take the berth. The ship was moored in pos. 22° 9.73' N 091° 44.94' E on Chittagong anchorage as of Oct 12.

NORD - IMO 9254513




IMO number: 9254513
MMSI: 636016918
Name of the ship: NORD
Former names:
NIKA (2019, Liberia)
SAM TIGER (2019, Liberia)
JIN KANG (2009)
CANTON TRADER (2008, Philippines)
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Operating status: Active
Flag: Liberia
Gross tonnage: 30011 tons
Deadweight: 52454 tons
Length: 189 m
Breadth: 32 m
Engine type: MAN-B&W
Engine model: 6S50MC
Year of build: 2003
Builder: TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN
Classification society: BUREAU VERITAS
Home port: MONROVIA
Owner: UNIVAN SHIPMANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA
Manager: UNIVAN SHIPMANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA
Description:
NORD is a Bulk carrier built in 2003 by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Liberia. Formerly also known as NIKA, SAM TIGER, JIN KANG, CANTON TRADER. It's gross tonnage is 30011 tons.

KOKUKA GLORIOUS Economiser leak in Rotterdam
Oct 12 19:48
The 'Kokuka Glorious' suffered a small leak in the economiser  at Rotterdam on Oct 10, 2020, around 2 p.m. Repairs were carried out by the crew, and the vessel left the port enroute to Jota in Venezuela on Oct 11 short past midnight with an ETA as of Oct 25.

KOKUKA GLORIOUS - IMO 9568500




IMO number: 9568500
MMSI: 356186000
Name of the ship: KOKUKA GLORIOUS
Former names:
VHT5KA GLORIOUS (2018, Panama)
C43FHT5 KOKUKA GLOR (2017, Panama)
Vessel type: Chemical/Oil tanker
Operating status: Active
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage: 19349 tons
Deadweight: 26960 tons
Length: 170 m
Breadth: 26 m
Year of build: 2011
Builder: ZHEJIANG PENINSULA SHIP INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Classification society: BUREAU VERITAS
Description:
KOKUKA GLORIOUS is a Chemical/Oil tanker built in 2011 by ZHEJIANG PENINSULA SHIP INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as VHT5KA GLORIOUS, C43FHT5 KOKUKA GLOR. It's gross tonnage is 19349 tons.

SVITZER BRUNEL Clogged filters disabled tug
Oct 12 19:51
Both main engines of the 'Svitzer Brunel' stopped on Oct 11, 2020, at 4.45 p.m. while the tug was en route from London to Teesport in position 52 35 08.9 N, 001 53 43.6 E. The failure was caused by clogged fuel filters. The port side engine started at 5 p.m., and the starboard engine started at 5.08 hp.m., so that the vessel could resume the voyage. It berthed in Great Yarmouth at 10.30 p.m.

SVITZER BRUNEL - IMO 9273753




IMO number: 9273753
MMSI: 235012605
Name of the ship: SVITZER BRUNEL
Former names: 8VITZER BRUNEL (2012, United Kingdom (UK))
Vessel type: Tug boat
Operating status: Active
Flag: United Kingdom (UK)
Gross tonnage: 366 tons
Deadweight: 210 tons
Length: 29 m
Breadth: 11 m
Year of build: 2003
Builder: ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN
Home port: BRISTOL
Owner: SVITZER - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Manager: SVITZER MARINE - MIDDLESBROUGH, United Kingdom (UK)
Description:
SVITZER BRUNEL is a Tug boat built in 2003 by ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN. Currently sailing under the flag of United Kingdom (UK). Formerly also known as 8VITZER BRUNEL. It's gross tonnage is 366 tons.

NINOS Sold to Breakers for Scrapped
Oct 12 20:24
Sold to Chittagong Breakers 400 USD/TO

NINOS - IMO 8909082




IMO number: 8909082
MMSI: 356074000
Name of the ship: NINOS
Former names:
OEL BENGAL (2013, Panama)
YM QINGDAO I (2007)
KUO JANE (2004)
Vessel type: Container ship
Operating status: Scrapped
Flag: Panama
Gross tonnage: 15122 tons
Deadweight: 18253 tons
Length: 166 m
Breadth: 27 m
Engine type: B&W
Engine power: 10676 KW
Year of build: 1990
Builder: IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN
Classification society: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Owner: EUROBULK - ATHENS, GREECE
Manager: COLUMBUS SHIPMANAGEMENT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Description:
NINOS is a Container ship built in 1990 by IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN. Currently sailing under the flag of Panama. Formerly also known as OEL BENGAL, YM QINGDAO I, KUO JANE. It's gross tonnage is 15122 tons.

COLOR MAGIC Medevac off Danish coast
Oct 12 20:37
On Oct 9, 2020, a crew member of the 'Color Fantasy' fell ill while the ferry was enroute from Kiel to Oslo, and was in need of a medical evacuation. An SAR helicopter of the Danish Homeguard was mobilized, and at 6.11 p.m. the patient was hoisted and transported to the Aalborg hospital for further care.

COLOR MAGIC Passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after ferry trip
Oct 07 11:13
One passenger who travelled on the 'Color Magic' from Sep 30, 2020, to Oct 2 showed COVID-19 symptoms on the day he arrived in Oslo. He has now been confirmed infected with corona. The Color Line was notified by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) of the infection on in the night of Oct 5. The person was asymptomatic on board. The person developed symptoms on Oct 3, was tested on Oct 4 and received a positive test confirmed on Oct 5. Color Line sent out information to all passengers and employees who have been on that voyage. There were 706 passengers on board during the two-day cruise. All passengers have been notified of the infection via SMS and e-mail. They have been asked to monitor their state of health and contact the health service if they developed symptoms.

Crew member tested positive for COVID-19
Sep 14 12:16
On Sep 10, 2020, a crew member of the 'Color Magic' which sails between Oslo and Kiel, was tested positive for COVID 12. The departure from Oslo on Sep 12 has now been canceled. The man a dancer who's part of the entertainment staff. Color Line requires that employees coming from red countries be quarantined for one day before boarding the ferry. This has been done for the person in question.  Then it was discovered during a test that the person was infected. The person has not had any symptoms. He and his colleagues were immediately quarantined. There was no contact with passengers. All crew members were now tested. Color Line has sent a message to all passengers who were on board from 10 to 12 September and encouraged to follow their own state of health.

Passenger went over board and died
Mar 04 21:15
A German passenger went over board from the 'Color Magic' at the end of the Oslo Fjord while the ferry was enroute from Oslo to Kiel in the Skagerrak on March 4, 2020, at 5.29 p.m. On the spot the temparature was is around five degrees and the wind blew with five meters per second. A major SAR operation was launched. A Swedish and a Norwegian helicopter as well as the ferry 'Color Hybrid', ennroute between Strømstad and Sandefjord, as well as Norwegian fishing vessels had participated in the search. At 7.45 p.m. the ferries were released and resumed their voyages, while three Swedish lifeboars continued. At 7.54 p.m. he was located west of Strömstad, hoisted by a helicopter from Rygge and taken to a Norwegian hospital where he was pronounced dead. The relatives were informed.

COLOR MAGIC - IMO 9349863




IMO number: 9349863
MMSI: 259222000
Name of the ship: COLOR MAGIC
Former names:
CORMAND MAXIMUS (2019, Norway)
C (2018, Norway)
CB8QA (2018, Norway)
CDC10 (2018, Norway)
CBJ70 (2018, Norway)
COL1# D (2018, Norway)
CN L C (2018, Norway)
CMB (2018, Norway)
Vessel type: RO-RO
Operating status: Active
Flag: Norway
Gross tonnage: 75156 tons
Deadweight: 6133 tons
Length: 223 m
Breadth: 41 m
Year of build: 2007
Builder: STX FINLAND TURKU - TURKU, FINLAND
Classification society: DET NORSKE VERITAS
Home port: OSLO
Owner: COLOR LINE MARINE - SANDEFJORD, NORWAY
Manager: COLOR LINE MARINE - SANDEFJORD, NORWAY
Description:
COLOR MAGIC is a RO-RO built in 2007 by STX FINLAND TURKU - TURKU, FINLAND. Currently sailing under the flag of Norway. Formerly also known as CORMAND MAXIMUS, C, CB8QA, CDC10, CBJ70, COL1# D, CN L C, CMB. It's gross tonnage is 75156 tons.

ORUC REIS Disputed ship again underway to Greek waters
Oct 12 20:55
The "Oruc Reis" started to another disputed mission on Oct 12 for gas explorations, which was due to last until Oct 20 south of the Greek island Kastelorizo. The ship sailed from Antalya with an escort. Greece critizised the voyage as illegale action which had to be terminated immediately.

ORUC REIS - IMO 9675470




IMO number: 9675470
MMSI: 271044654
Name of the ship: ORUC REIS
Former names:
MTA ORUC REIS (2017, Turkey)
SNR SISMIK
SNR_SISMIK
Vessel type: Research vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Turkey
Gross tonnage: 4789 tons
Deadweight: 2256 tons
Length: 86 m
Breadth: 19 m
Year of build: 2017
Builder: ISTANBUL SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Classification society: TURKISH LLOYD
Owner: TURKEY GOVERNMENT - ANKARA, TURKEY
Manager: TURKEY GOVERNMENT - ANKARA, TURKEY
Description:
ORUC REIS is a Research vessel built in 2017 by ISTANBUL SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Currently sailing under the flag of Turkey. Formerly also known as MTA ORUC REIS, SNR SISMIK, SNR_SISMIK. It's gross tonnage is 4789 tons.

DI GIUNTA E Fire in tanker engine room, Argentina
Oct 13 03:33
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Fire erupted in engine room of tanker DI GIUNTA E at Campana, Parana Delta, Argentina, on Oct 12. Tanker is understood to be in process of total overhaul. Fire was extinguished by teams of fire protection service by foam, and after that, engine room was thoroughly checked for possible smoldering spots, and cooled. No injures reported.

DI GIUNTA E - IMO 8000006




IMO number: 8000006
MMSI: 701006771
Name of the ship : DI GIUNTA E
Former names:
ANTARES 1 (2013, Argentina)
RIO LUJAN (1992)
Vessel type: Oil tanker
Operating status: Under repair
Flag: Argentina
Gross tonnage: 3763 tons
Deadweight: 9010 tons
Length: 119 m
Breadth: 20 m
Year of build: 1981
Builder: ASTILLEROS PRINCIPE & MENGHI - AVELLANEDA, ARGENTINA
Classification society: REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Home port: BUENOS AIRES
Owner: COPANU ARGENTINA - BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Manager: COPANU ARGENTINA - BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Description:
DI GIUNTA E is a Oil tanker built in 1981 by ASTILLEROS PRINCIPE & MENGHI - AVELLANEDA, ARGENTINA. Current status: Under repair. Formerly also known as DI GIUNTA E, ANTARES 1, RIO LUJAN. It's gross tonnage is 3763 tons.

WIN HERO Cargo ship collided with fishing boat off Yeosu, Korea
Oct 13 06:24



General cargo ship WIN HERO collided with 5-ton fishing boat off Yeosu, South Korea, at around 0400 Seoul time Oct 13, understood collision was caused by irresponsible fishing boat sailing. WIN HERO bow sustained superficial damages, fishing boat was reportedly, seriously damaged, but remained afloat and under way. No injures reported.

WIN HERO - 8688640




IMO: 8688640
Name: WIN HERO
Vessel Type: General Cargo
Status: Active
MMSI: 511291000
Call Sign: T8A2251
Flag: Palau
Gross Tonnage: 2415
Length: 87 m
Breadth: 13 m
Year Built: 2004

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MV MAA The 3,000-tonne vessel had come to Visakhapatnam Port to load some cargo
Oct 13 11:57 IST




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A 3,000-tonne Bangladeshi cargo vessel MV Maa drifted from the anchorage point and ran aground near Tenneti Park in Visakhapatnam early on Tuesday.
The ship, which was empty and had come to Visakhapatnam Port to load some cargo, was waiting near the anchorage point for the last couple of days for the berthing itinerary.
As per the initial findings by the Visakhapatnam Port Trust authorities, the ship had one anchor and this was not informed to the port authorities. Due to the persisting deep depression over the bay, the sea had been very rough over the last two days and due to this the ship had lost its other anchor.
Since the winds were very strong, the 80-metre-long ship carrying about 15 crew drifted towards the shore and ran aground near Tenneti Park, located on the northern edge of the port limits.
As per the port authorities, the Protection and Indemnity authorities had been informed and an initial damage assessment would be made. Based on this, it would be decided whether the ship could be towed out or not.
It is learnt that the master of the ship is confident that the ship can be towed out by two or three tugs, if the tide is high.
The port authorities have informed the police, the Coast Guard, the shipping agents for the vessel and other authorities concerned for necessary action.

MV MAA - IMO 9557331




IMO number: 9557331
MMSI: 405000250
Name of the ship: MV MAA
Former names:
HTK EMOTION (2019, Vietnam)
HTK EMOTION P (2019, Vietnam)
HAI PHONG 45 (2018, Vietnam)
HAIPHONG 45 (2017, Vietnam)
Vessel type: General cargo vessel
Operating status: Active
Flag: Bangladesh
Gross tonnage: 1599 tons
Deadweight: 2959 tons
Length: 79 m
Breadth: 12 m
Year of build: 2009
Builder: HA LONG SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Classification society: VIETNAM SHIPPING REGISTER
Owner: HAI PHONG TRACO - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Manager: HAI PHONG TRACO - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Description:
MV MAA is a General cargo vessel built in 2009 by HA LONG SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM.  Formerly also known as HTK EMOTION, HTK EMOTION P, HAI PHONG 45, HAIPHONG 45. It's gross tonnage is 1599 tons.