Working Conditions Aboard the Chiba-C

On July 10, 2020, at 4:25 PM, the 'Berlin Bridge' encountered bow thruster issues while navigating the Saronic Gulf close to Piraeus. Demonstrating remarkable navigation skills, the vessel managed to reach Piraeus without requiring assistance. However, port authorities placed a restriction on its departure until thorough repairs were completed and a class certification was provided by the attending maritime classification society. The following day, July 11, at 1 PM, the ship was cleared to continue its journey and set sail towards Genoa, with an estimated arrival time of July 13. By 9 PM, the 'Berlin Bridge' anchored at position 44° 16.85' N 008° 45.25' E in the Genoa anchorage, readying itself for the next leg of its voyage.

In an exciting development for the maritime shipping industry, Seaspan Corporation has officially taken delivery of the Berlin Bridge, a state-of-the-art 4500 TEU containership. This milestone was achieved through a partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. According to portnews, this vessel marks Seaspan’s fifth addition to its fleet in 2011, bringing the total number of vessels in its operational lineup to 60, as detailed by Stockhouse. Notably, the Berlin Bridge is set to sail under a twelve-year fixed-rate charter with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (commonly known as K-Line), a prominent shipping company based in Japan. Additionally, K-Line holds the option to extend this charter for up to six extra years, demonstrating the strategic partnership and confidence in the vessel's capabilities.