Great-Ocean Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On August 20, 2026, the cargo ship 'Great Ocean' made its way through the Bosphorus Strait after suffering significant damage from a drone attack near the Kerch Strait a month prior. Following the incident, the crew abandoned the vessel, prompting a salvage operation to secure the ship. Towed by the tug 'Ramazan Bay' (IMO: 7210824), the 'Great Ocean' was navigated across the Black Sea to a designated location near Istanbul's coast. To facilitate a secure transit, Turkish authorities enacted a temporary suspension of maritime traffic in both directions of the Bosphorus Strait. Several tugs from the Turkish General Directorate of Coastal Safety were involved in the escort and assistance of the vessel, which is set to be moved to a repair facility for essential inspections and repairs. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties or injuries among the crew members during this harrowing event. For images and updates, visit: https://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=233399#p233399.

In a notable development, Classic Maritime, spearheaded by the leadership of Economou, has successfully finalized the chartering of a capesize bulk carrier, marking its second agreement in just one week. This comes amid a backdrop of short-term period rates that remain more attractively priced compared to the fluctuating spot market. The vessel in question, Aquabreeze (IMO: 9296328), which boasts a deadweight tonnage of 171,009 and was constructed in 2003, is owned by the reputable Carras Hellas of Greece. This five- to seven-month charter will see the Aquabreeze delivering promptly to its charterer in Fangcheng, China, at a competitive daily rate of $7,500.