Cma-Cgm-Valencia Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a recent incident, four stowaways from Sri Lanka were apprehended aboard the 'CMA CGM Panama' (IMO: 9839923) and subsequently transferred to the 'Jackson Bay' before being handed over to local authorities. These individuals managed to board the vessel at Colombo Harbour on March 24, 2023. Their whereabouts were revealed when the ship's captain made the discovery at a security checkpoint in the Suez Canal, Egypt. Following company protocol, the captain informed his parent company about the situation. As instructed, on March 28, the four stowaways were relocated to the 'Jackson Bay,' a ship of the same company, which was en route to Sri Lanka. Strict security measures were enforced as the stowaways were kept in a designated area during the voyage until they reached international waters near the Galle port. After notifying the Galle Port Immigration and Emigration Department, a coordinated operation was launched involving officials from the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police, and Sri Lanka Port Authority. On April 10, the four individuals were officially handed over to Sri Lankan authorities. The stowaways, aged 25, 31, 32, and 32, hail from Jaffna and Mullaitivu. They were subsequently transferred to Galle Port Police and later to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 11. Authorities indicated that legal action will be pursued not only against these individuals but also against anyone who facilitated their illegal journey.

In a concerning incident on April 26, 2019, at approximately 9 p.m., the container ship 'Jackson Bay' fell victim to an attempted robbery while docked at the Jakarta container terminal. The vigilant duty oiler, conducting routine inspections, discovered the intruders in the engine room and promptly triggered the alarm. The response proved effective, as the assailants quickly abandoned their plans and fled the vessel without taking any items. A thorough search of the ship confirmed that nothing was stolen, highlighting the crew's swift actions in safeguarding the vessel.

Early in the morning on May 28, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a serious incident occurred aboard the ZIM India, resulting in injury to the second officer. During a routine inspection of the vessel's cargo hold while docked at Berth 18 in Novorossiysk, the officer, a Bulgarian national, fell resulting in leg fractures. Immediate medical assistance was provided, and he was transported to a local hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries. The maritime community continues to prioritize safety and training to prevent such accidents in the future.