Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Barzan

On November 20, 2023, at precisely 12:20 p.m., the container ship 'Barzan', which was making its way from Yantian to Singapore, successfully rescued a group of 14 fishermen stranded in the waters of southern Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam. These fishermen had faced a harrowing ordeal, spending nearly 10 hours adrift after their boat sank in challenging weather conditions. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the fishing vessel, owned by Huynh Van Ban from Binh Dinh Province, encountered heavy rains, strong winds, and turbulent seas while heading approximately 92 nautical miles from Phu Quy Island towards popular fishing grounds. Thanks to the timely response of the 'Barzan', the fishermen were brought to safety, showcasing the humanitarian spirit of the maritime community.

Hapag-Lloyd, recognized as the fifth largest container shipping line in the world by capacity, has announced plans to retrofit one of its ships to utilize liquefied natural gas (LNG) as bunker fuel. This initiative was detailed in the company's first half of 2018 report, where they stated that the modification of a 'large vessel' within their fleet is set to take place as part of a pilot project aimed at complying with IMO 2020 regulations. The shipping giant noted that just months ago, in March, they identified LNG as a feasible option for meeting these compliance standards. Additionally, following last year's merger with UASC, Hapag-Lloyd has incorporated 17 vessels that are 'LNG Ready', highlighting their commitment to adopting greener fuel alternatives.

In a remarkable feat for maritime history, the largest ship ever to navigate the River Thames has made its port of call at DP World London Gateway. The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) Barzan arrived at the Stanford-le-Hope facility late Sunday night, marking a significant milestone for the region's shipping capabilities. Witness the extraordinary moment as the ship deftly docks at London Gateway in this stunning timelapse video. For an up-close look at this historic event, visit: http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/13773458.Video__Biggest_ship_to_ever_sail_the_River_Thames_calls_into_DP_World_London_Gateway/