Reviews & Ratings for the Crater

In a significant development, Cargill has successfully secured a new charter, with a duration ranging from 5 to 7 months. The deal was finalized on May 10, 2023, at Krishnapatnam Port, featuring a competitive rate of $12,100 per day. This strategic move underscores Cargill's commitment to optimizing its shipping operations while reinforcing its presence in the maritime sector.

In a significant maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Nenita' ran aground on November 19, 2016, at 3:21 a.m. while navigating the Columbia River near Skamokawa, Washington. The fully laden vessel, which was transporting grain, encountered propulsion issues as it was departing from Kalama, leading to it running aground and taking on water. Upon the grounding, the crew activated their emergency response plan and alerted the National Response Corporation, the appointed oil spill response organization. Although the 'Nenita' was not obstructing navigation in the channel, nearby vessels were effectively notified to ensure safety. The crew acted swiftly to detect, isolate, and secure the flooding in the ship’s forward peak section. After successful containment measures, the vessel was refloated and inspected, ultimately receiving a captain of the port order to proceed back to Kalama later that morning. The incident presented a potential pollution risk of less than 300,000 gallons of various fuels, including high-sulfur fuel oil, diesel fuel, and gas oil. An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter performed an overflight of the area, confirming no visible signs of pollution. For further details and visuals, check out the report at http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2901918/

A vessel has been successfully sold to Greek buyers for a total of $6.4 million, with the transaction contingent upon a special survey scheduled to take place in July. This sale marks a significant step in the maritime market as it reflects ongoing interest from Greek investors in expanding their fleet.