Darya-Maya Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On May 2, 2015, the bulk carrier 'JS Danube' was successfully refloated after becoming stranded while transporting a substantial 46,000 tons of coal for a Kenyan cement manufacturing company. The operation was conducted under the careful oversight of the Kenya Ports Authority, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the salvage efforts. A collaborative team of salvage experts from South Africa, the Netherlands, and Kenya worked diligently to free the vessel, which had run aground on a coral rock as it navigated the waters of Kilindini Harbour during low tide. In the evening hours, their dedicated efforts paid off, and the 'JS Danube' was towed to a safe anchorage within the harbor. The ship is now poised to discharge its cargo at berth number 10. For more details and a visual account of the operation, visit [this link](http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thecounties/article/2000160935/singaporean-ship-stranded-off-mombasa-coast-rescued).

In a challenging salvage operation, a team of divers and marine engineers from South Africa and the Netherlands are working diligently to re-float the 'JS Danube', a vessel that ran aground recently. Unfortunately, efforts are being hampered by low tide conditions. The ship, which is loaded with 46,000 tonnes of coal, ran aground when the tide was recorded at 2.3 metres. Salvage crews are hopeful that the tides will rise to 3.2 metres, which would provide adequate conditions for a thorough examination of the vessel and allow for its tow to port. High tide is anticipated on May 1, offering a beacon of hope for the salvage operation. The 'JS Danube' sustained damage to its foreship upon striking a coral reef, but fortunately, no oil has leaked from the vessel. On board are 24 Ukrainian sailors who are awaiting a successful resolution to the incident. The ship had been transporting coal from Egypt, having passed through Namibia's Walvis Bay Port before heading towards a cement factory based in Mombasa.

On April 27, 2015, at 8 p.m., the vessel JS Danube encountered troubles as it approached Mombasa port, resulting in the ship running aground. The ship had previously departed from Richards Bay on April 21, where it loaded a cargo of coal and completed bunkering. As of April 28, the JS Danube remained immobilized, raising concerns regarding its recovery efforts.