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In a concerning security incident, the bulk carrier SBI Athena (IMO: 9787712, 36,336 GT, built in 2015) was the target of thieves on June 30, 2023. The vessel was docked at berth No. 115 at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, when the robbery occurred around 0930 hrs during ongoing cargo operations. The alert Bosun, performing standard checks, discovered that the padlock to the store had been tampered with and immediately notified the duty officer. An alarm was swiftly raised, prompting the crew to assemble for a thorough search of the ship. Unfortunately, it was confirmed that several items belonging to the vessel's crew had been stolen. The incident has been officially reported to port authorities, leading to an investigation by both the Port Security Police and the Coast Guard, who boarded the SBI Athena to assess the situation and gather evidence.

The vessel Marmara has successfully secured a new charter deal set to last between seven and nine months. Under this arrangement, the ship will operate in exchange for daily earnings of $11,500. The redelivery of the vessel is scheduled to take place in the Atlantic region. This charter agreement has been facilitated by Ellery Shiptrade, marking another milestone in maritime operations.