What Crew Members Say About Champion-Pomer

On February 15, 2019, at 7:30 AM, the tanker 'Pomer' experienced a critical engine blackout while navigating the Suez Canal in a northbound convoy, just south of the Great Bitter Lake. The vessel, which was journeying from Dumai to Taman and had departed from Suez at 7:00 AM, inadvertently brought marine traffic to a standstill in both directions. As a result, multiple ships trailing the 'Pomer' were forced to remain halted until tugboats could successfully relocate the stranded tanker to the Great Bitter Lake, resuming the flow of maritime activity in this busy waterway.

The 'Pomer,' a notable vessel docked at Gladstone port in Australia, faced an unexpected detention due to complications surrounding crew wage payments. Despite the crew's salaries being settled prior to the ship's arrival on October 12, 2018, Australian authorities deemed it necessary to detain the vessel until they receive verification from the relevant banks regarding the payment details. Fortunately, the ship's hold has not disrupted the ongoing operations and commercial activities at Gladstone port, allowing for a seamless continuation of port functions.