Chou-Shan Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The Jintang vessel, identified by its IMO number, has successfully entered into a new time charter agreement as of December 27. This significant deal involves a voyage starting on the East Coast of Australia, concluding with redelivery in South China. The financial terms of this arrangement are set at an impressive $10,000 per day, courtesy of a Chinese charterer, highlighting the continuing strong relationships within the maritime industry.

In a maritime incident that occurred on March 19, 2023, the Capesize bulk carrier Chou Shan collided with the boxship CMA CGM Florida in the early morning hours. The incident took place near the mouth of the Yangtze River in the Yellow Sea, approximately 140 miles northeast of Shanghai, around 11:00 UTC. The CMA CGM Florida was en route from Yangshan to Busan, with plans to continue to the United States. Meanwhile, Chou Shan was reportedly leaving from Houlingcun Port in China. Following the collision, the CMA CGM Florida suffered significant damage, with two of its holds and its fuel tank breached, resulting in an estimated 650 tons of fuel spilling into the ocean. Investigations are underway to determine the full details of this maritime accident. For more visual details, refer to the map provided by Maritime Bulletin.