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In a heart-wrenching incident, a 24-year-old Indian Third Officer aboard the tanker 'Shandong Zhe' was discovered deceased in the bow thruster room on October 1, 2021. The vessel was in transit to the Banco Del Hoyo Anchorage W within the Gibraltar Strait after departing from ports in the Gulf of Guinea. The crew became alarmed when the officer failed to arrive for his dinner shift to relieve the Chief Officer, prompting a general alarm that led to a crew muster for search efforts. Tragically, at approximately 7 p.m., he was located hanging in the bow thruster area. Despite immediate cardiac resuscitation (CPR) efforts and subsequent transfer to the ship's infirmary, he was unfortunately declared dead at 8:45 p.m. UTC by the Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS), which was contacted promptly after the discovery. The 'Shandong Zhe' docked at Europa Point Gibraltar on October 3 and remained at anchor as of October 4. The Third Officer had joined the tanker in Lome at the end of August, marking a short but impactful tenure at sea.

The tanker 'Shandong Zihe', which experienced a technical malfunction south of Canakkale on April 18, 2023, remains in repair at the Yalova Shipyard in Tuzla as of May 13, 2023. Following the necessary repairs, the ship will undergo final tests and sea trials to ensure its seaworthiness. After completion of these procedures, the tanker is scheduled to depart the yard on June 28, 2023, setting course for Novorossiysk.

On April 19, 2019, the bulk carrier 'Shandong Zihe' experienced a technical malfunction while navigating south of Canakkale. The vessel, which was on its way from El Dekheila to Tuzla, necessitated assistance, prompting the engagement of the tug 'Ocean Ergun' for towing operations towards Tuzla, estimated to arrive on April 21. To ensure the safety of both the vessel and maritime traffic through the Canakkale Strait, a Coastal Safety tug accompanied the 'Shandong Zihe' during its passage. The ship successfully reached Diliskelesi by noon on April 23. Following the completion of necessary formalities, the 'Shandong Zihe' proceeded to enter the Yalova shipyard the same day for critical repairs.