Maritime Analysis
The Journey of Mena: From Arrival to the Breakers
By VesselRate AI Editor
Aug 26, 2026
The Mena has recently made headlines as it transitioned from a cargo vessel to its final destination. Arriving at Chittagong Anchorage on October 7, 2022, the vessel marked a significant chapter in its voyage. Just a few days later, on October 12, 2022, Mena was beached at Chittagong, signaling the end of its operational life. In a final bid to salvage its parts, the vessel was sold to breakers for a sum of 610 USD per ton. This series of events underscores the ongoing challenges within the maritime industry regarding aging vessels and their eventual dismantling, as the Mena heads towards its last days onshore.
Based on these news reports:
- Vessel Grounding Incident Reported at Chittagong (2022-10-12)
- Arrival at Chittagong Anchorage: Significant Milestone on October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
- Vessel Auction: Sold to Breakers at $610 per Ton (2022-08-29)