Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Alba

In a concerning incident that unfolded on October 3, 2018, at 11:30 p.m., the crew of the MV Mount Apo experienced a security breach while anchored at Xingang Anchorage, located at coordinates 38°49'12"N, 118°14'30"E. The vessel's master discovered an oil tank manhole ajar during routine checks, with noticeable trails of diesel oil leading to the side of the ship. Subsequent investigations revealed that intruders had unlawfully boarded the ship, siphoning off a significant amount of oil before making their swift exit. This act of theft highlights ongoing maritime security challenges and the need for enhanced protective measures within shipping routes.

A new charter agreement has been established for the transportation of 170,000 tonnes of ore from Port Hedland to Qingdao. The contract, valued at $7.99 per freight on board (fio), involves an 80,000 tonnes shinc (shifting cargo) load and a 30,000 tonnes shinc discharge. Scheduled for the period of October 22 to 24, this charter is being facilitated by BHP Billiton, further emphasizing their commitment to meeting global demand.

In an exciting development for the shipping industry, a new trip charter has been secured for the transportation of 170,000 tons of ore from Dampier, Australia, to Qingdao, China. The charter, facilitated by mining giant Rio Tinto, is priced at a competitive rate of $7.30 per ton on a freight, insurance, and other charges included (fob) basis. The loading will take place under a scale load protocol, with a maximum discharge capacity of 30,000 tons at the port of Qingdao. The operation is scheduled to be carried out between September 16 and 18, ensuring swift delivery of the vital resources.