What Crew Members Say About Blue-Cecil

On the evening of December 8, 2023, the vessel 'Blue Cecil', sailing from Portland, Oregon, towards Singapore with a planned stop in Manila, encountered a dire situation in the South China Sea. Positioned 149 nautical miles northwest of Bolinao, the ship’s master contacted the Philippine Coast Guard at approximately 9:30 PM, reporting that three crew members were in critical condition and urgently required medical assistance. Tragically, despite attempts to stabilize the situation, the master later confirmed that all three seafarers had passed away while still at sea, with the ship’s duty doctor declaring them dead that same evening. The unfortunate incident occurred when the crew members entered a hold while the 'Blue Cecil' was underway, where they were subsequently discovered unconscious by their fellow crew. The vessel finally anchored in Manila Bay at position 14° 32.38' N 120° 53.42' E on December 9 at 11:50 AM UTC. Local authorities were notified, and the bodies were subsequently transferred to the Port of Manila by the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP 'Malabrigo' (MRRV-4402).

In a significant maritime transaction, the vessels PRINCESS PAULA, BLUE ALEXANDRA, SUPER SARAH, and LOVELY KLARA have been sold en bloc to a group of Indian buyers. The details of the sale, including the financial terms, remain undisclosed. This deal marks a notable event in the global shipping industry, bringing together four diverse maritime assets under new ownership. The vessels are expected to continue their operations under the guidance of the new Indian operators, further strengthening maritime trade routes.

On May 11, 2019, the MV Princess Paula fell victim to a brazen robbery at Dumai Port Anchorage, located at coordinates 01° 42' N, 101° 26' E. The incident occurred around 10 a.m., when thieves boarded the vessel and made off with valuable engine spare parts. The unlawful activity came to light when the third engineer entered the engine room and discovered that the compartments housing the spare parts had been tampered with. An alarm was promptly triggered, prompting a thorough search of the ship to assess the situation and secure the area.