Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Au-Virgo

On January 2, 2018, the palm-oil tanker 'Au Virgo' notably caused mayhem along the Yangon River in Myanmar. In the early morning hours, the vessel ran aground at the NGJ wharf and collided with various boats close to the Strand Road market. Struggling with steering issues, the tanker took a perilous route after having earlier docked at the Sinmalaik jetty, eventually drifting uncontrollably at river kilometer 1.12. As the ship surged downstream, nearby boaters were forced to scramble to safety, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The mishap resulted in the sinking of a small wooden boat valued at around K500,000. While the incident drew significant attention, no lawsuits have been filed yet as ongoing discussions between the port authority and the vessel's representatives are underway. For further details, including photos and videos, visit the following reports: [Eleven Myanmar](http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/local/12998) and [Coconuts Yangon](https://coconuts.co/yangon/news/oil-tanker-crashes-yangon-river-jetty/).

In a recent maritime transaction, a vessel has been successfully sold for $5 million in conjunction with the Bro Easkem to undisclosed buyers. The deal marks a significant event in the shipping industry, reflecting ongoing demand and activity in the maritime market.