What Crew Members Say About Aspasia-B

A new charter agreement has been finalized, with delivery scheduled for the U.S. Gulf by the end of November. The daily rate is set at $13,000, accompanied by a ballast bonus of $200,000. Following its initial deployment, the vessel is scheduled for redelivery in the Continent, marking a promising deal for Cargill in the maritime logistics sector.

The bulk carrier Aspasia B. (IMO 44192, 44,192 gt, built in 2016) encountered engine troubles while navigating from Amsterdam to Yuzhny, Ukraine. The incident occurred around 2200 UTC on October 12, 2023, when the vessel, reportedly not under command, was located at latitude 50°52'24.0"N and longitude 001°09'57.6"E, roughly eight nautical miles east-southeast of Dungeness Point. At the time, the Aspasia B. was transporting a significant cargo of 77,190 metric tons of coal, alongside 1,144.9 metric tons of heavy fuel oil (HFO) and 131.5 metric tons of diesel oil (DGO). Fortunately, the vessel completed necessary repairs by 0300 UTC on October 13 and has since resumed its journey. The Dover Coastguard is currently monitoring the vessel's passage to ensure safe navigation.

In a recent development, the United States Bankruptcy Court has successfully auctioned off the kamsarmax bulk carrier 'Trade Unity', a vessel built in 2016 by Jiangsu New Yangzijia. The buyer, a group of Greek maritime investors, acquired the ship at an undisclosed price. This sale marks a significant transaction in the maritime industry, reflecting the ongoing trends and movements in the shipping sector. Further details surrounding the auction and future plans for the 'Trade Unity' may emerge as the new owners take possession of the vessel.