Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Apogee-Spirit

On March 25, 2018, a stowaway aged 19 was discovered on the cargo vessel "Apogee Spirit" while it was loading malt at the Dreyfus terminal in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. This young man, originally from Sierra Leone, had hidden in cargo hold number three and was found on the ship's third day at sea. The ship had departed from Freetown on March 8, and it is suspected that he may have gained entry with the assistance of a crew member, allowing him to travel in relative comfort for the initial part of the journey. Upon discovery, several options were considered for the stowaway: he could face repatriation back to Sierra Leone by the same ship, be redirected to return home via alternative international transport like an airplane, or potentially remain in Argentina if he were to seek asylum—a course of action he did not pursue. Before any decisions were made regarding responsibility for expenses regarding custody and travel, it was confirmed that any incurred costs would be the liability of the shipowner. The young stowaway was reported to be in good health and was being monitored by the Prefectura Naval Argentina while awaiting a ruling from the National Commission for Refugees regarding his status.

An exciting development in the maritime industry: a vessel has been successfully sold for around $7.9 million to buyers based in Greece. This transaction highlights the ongoing interest and investment in the shipping sector by Greek entities, reflecting their strong presence in maritime commerce. Stay tuned for more updates on similar transactions in the shipping world!