Discover the Alpha-Peace: Ratings & Maritime News

In a concerning incident on May 22, 2025, the bulk carrier 'Alpha Peace' was boarded by four armed assailants wielding knives. The encounter occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. local time, while the vessel was navigating the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait, approximately 3.5 nautical miles off Pulau Cula at coordinates 1° 3.58' N 103° 39.38' E. Fortunately, there were no reports of stolen items during the incident, highlighting the crew's resilience in a potentially dangerous situation.

GoodBulk Ltd., a prominent player in the dry bulk shipping sector, has officially received the delivery of the Aquamaka, a Capesize vessel with a deadweight tonnage of 179,362 dwt, on April 27, 2018. This impressive vessel was constructed in 2009 by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The acquisition marks the culmination of a strategic deal where GoodBulk procured a total of seven Capesize vessels from funds managed by CarVal Investors, LLC, in accordance with an agreement established on October 26, 2017. The financing for this final vessel involved a mix of available cash resources, existing credit facilities, and the issuance of 1,280,000 new common shares to the funds associated with CarVal, showcasing GoodBulk's proactive approach in expanding its fleet.