Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Birte-Oldendorff

On Friday afternoon, December 14, the MV Birte Oldendorff docked at Esperance Port ready to load approximately 110,000 tonnes of iron ore, heralding the restart of ore exports after a six-month pause. This significant event marks a new chapter for the mining operation in Koolyanobbing, now under the stewardship of Mineral Resources. The acquisition took place just three weeks prior to the resumption of shipping and rail services from Esperance, following Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore's announcement in January to halt mining activities at Koolyanobbing. The return of iron ore exports underscores the revitalization of this crucial sector in the region.

In a significant move towards its strategic initiative, Focus & Simplicity, Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S has successfully sold its fourth Post-Panamax vessel, Nord Pyxis. This decision aligns the company’s focus on medium-sized ships in the dry cargo sector, specifically Supramax and Panamax types. The vessels included in this recent divestment are: - NORD DELPHINUS (114,167 tdw, built in 2010) - NORD DORADO (114,167 tdw, built in 2010) - NORD PISCES (114,167 tdw, built in 2010) - NORD PYXIS (114,500 tdw, built in 2010) The sale proceeds will be strategically reinvested into acquiring additional Supramax and Panamax vessels to bolster the fleet. Post-sale, NORDEN will no longer hold any Post-Panamax vessels in its ownership, yet the company continues to operate four chartered vessels of this category.