What Crew Members Say About Armada-Olombendo

In the early hours of September 23, 2013, at approximately 02:30 hrs, the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Armada Ali was engaged in Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations at Nipah anchorage, located off the Central Sumatra coast of the Malacca Strait, Indonesia. During this operation, a trio of robbers armed with knives and metal rods forcibly boarded the vessel, according to reports from ReCaap. The crew bravely confronted the intruders, resulting in the assailants retaliating by throwing bolts at them, and a knife was reportedly hurled towards one crew member. Fortunately, the robbers fled the scene without taking any valuables. Eyewitness accounts described the attackers as robust, middle-aged men exhibiting violent behavior. The suspects were seen wearing blue overalls but were notably barefoot. Investigators later discovered footprints near a section of the ship known as the three port cargo tank, suggesting that the assailants may have boarded from a vessel approaching the ship's port side forward of the manifold area.

In a strategic move to enhance its fleet, Bumi Armada has successfully acquired a very large crude carrier (VLCC), a decision likely aimed at upcoming conversions. According to a recent announcement on the stock market, Bumi Armada Offshore Holdings, a subsidiary of Bumi Armada, has secured the 13-year-old Sumitomo-constructed MT OSPREY for a sum of $29 million. This purchase aligns with the company's ongoing efforts to expand its fleet as part of its standard operational practices. Currently, Bumi Armada operates a total of five floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units. Source: Seatrade-Asia

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold to clients of South Korea's Sinokor Shipping for a remarkable $27 million. This deal highlights the ongoing demand within the shipping industry and showcases the strong partnerships forged in the maritime sector. As the market continues to evolve, such high-value transactions underline the strategic movements of key players in the global shipping arena.