African-Cheetah Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On December 1, 2025, the bulk carrier 'African Cheetah' was detained at Tang Shan following its voyage from Tianjin, as confirmed by the Port State Control authorities operating under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). During a thorough inspection conducted by officials, eight deficiencies were identified, with three categorized as severe enough to warrant the ship's detention. After addressing these issues, the vessel was released on December 3 and is now headed towards Port Klang for its next destination.

A recent time charter has been established for a vessel set for delivery at Cai Lan. The voyage will take it through Indonesian waters before reaching its final destinations in India. Charterers have the option for re-delivery on the East Coast of India at a daily rate of $5,500, or alternatively on the West Coast of India for a slightly higher daily rate of $6,000. This strategic routing and competitive pricing highlight the evolving dynamics in the maritime industry.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has proudly announced the successful completion and delivery of the M.V. Clipper Excelsior, a bulk carrier designed to carry 66,000 deadweight tons. This significant achievement was realized on March 25, 2014, at the company's Tamano Works. The vessel is identified as MES Hull No. 1859 and adds to the robust fleet of MES in the maritime industry.