Working Conditions Aboard the Blue-Horizon

On November 23, 2019, the bulk carrier 'Faye' faced an alarming security incident when five armed intruders, wielding long knives, boarded the vessel approximately 4.4 miles south-southeast of Tanjung Bulat within the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait. The perpetrators were detected in the engine room of the ship, raising immediate concerns among the crew. Swiftly reacting to the breach, the crew activated an alarm, prompting the intruders to flee the scene. In the aftermath, a thorough search for any missing belongings or remaining threats was conducted, ultimately confirming by the ship's master that all intruders had left the vessel. Following the incident, the master reported the situation to the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) to ensure maritime safety. The 'Faye' then continued its journey toward Incheon, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) scheduled for December 3.

In a significant maritime transaction, Japanese shipping firm Taiyo Kaiun Kaisha has finalized the sale of its panamax vessel, which was due for special survey and dry docking on January 16, 2020. The purchaser, Greek shipping company Soloi, has acquired the vessel for a substantial sum of USD 17 million. This deal reflects ongoing market dynamics and highlights the strong interest in panamax vessels, particularly among Greek buyers.

The Norvic company has successfully delivered the Matsuura vessel, which recently completed a voyage across the North Pacific. The ship is expected to be redelivered within the Singapore-Japan range at an impressive rate of $10,250 per day. This new time charter marks another significant step in Norvic's maritime operations.