Discover the Bigroll-Beaufort: Ratings & Maritime News

On April 29, 2018, an alarming incident unfolded involving the 'Bigroll Beaufort' when the vessel was boarded by robbers approximately 16 nautical miles northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan. The coordinates for the incident were recorded at 01°24'00 N, 104°46'48 E at around 4 p.m. The following day, while the crew conducted their regular deck maintenance, the bosun discovered a significant security breach: the padlock securing the paint store had been broken, leaving the door ajar. Further inspections revealed that several other critical areas, including the garbage room, oxygen locker, and acetylene locker, had been compromised, with their padlocks also tampered with. Fortunately, after thorough questioning and checks, the crew confirmed that no items appeared to have been stolen during the incident.

In a significant milestone, COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co., Ltd has officially handed over a state-of-the-art module carrier, named "BIGROLL BEAUFORT," to the Spliethoff Group, a prominent player in the European shipping sector. According to the company's press release, this impressive vessel showcases impressive dimensions, measuring 173 meters in length overall (LOA), 42 meters in width, and 12 meters in depth. The delivery marks a notable achievement in COSCO's commitment to providing advanced maritime solutions to meet the growing demands of the industry.