Reviews & Ratings for the Championship

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. has officially completed the sale of their capesize bulk carrier, the 'Championship,' built in 2011 at the Sungdong Shipyard, as part of a leaseback arrangement with Cargill. Under this deal, Seanergy will retain the vessel on a bareboat charter while Cargill plans to operate it on a five-year indexed contract, including a re-purchase clause at the end of the term. Additionally, Cargill will finance the installation of a scrubber system, enhancing the vessel's environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

On March 7, 2018, at 7 a.m., the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crew from Port Elizabeth, alongside an Eastern Cape Government Health EMS paramedic, launched their rescue vessel 'Spirit of Toft' to assist with a medical emergency involving the vessel 'Championship.' This ship was on its journey from Itaquai to Singapore when a 33-year-old Russian crew member experienced complications from a previous upper thigh injury. The NSRI's involvement was initiated after the Transnet National Ports Authority alerted them at 10 p.m. on March 6, indicating that 'Championship' would be approaching the port early the next morning. Upon reaching the location, approximately 8.5 nautical miles off the coast of Port Elizabeth, the NSRI team and EMS paramedic boarded the ship. They discovered the patient in stable condition, yet needing a stretcher for transportation. A high-angle lowering system was configured to safely lower the patient into a Stokes basket stretcher, allowing for a secure transfer onto the rescue craft. The individual was brought to shore without incident and subsequently taken to a local hospital via EMS ambulance for continued medical care. For detailed coverage and an accompanying photo, visit the NSRI report: http://www.nsri.org.za/2018/03/patient-evacuation-off-ship-port-elizabeth-charter-boat-assisted-mykonos/