Reviews & Ratings for the Delfina

In a recent transaction, a vessel has been sold to breakers for dismantling. The decision to sell comes as part of ongoing efforts to streamline fleet operations. Further details about the ship's specifications and the implications of this sale are expected to be released soon, shedding light on the environmental considerations of the dismantling process.

In a noteworthy development within the maritime industry, a new charter has been successfully finalized at a rate of $17,500. This agreement will span a duration of three years and has been secured by ST Shipping. This strategic partnership is set to enhance ST Shipping's operational capabilities and is indicative of the ongoing activity in the market.

On March 31, 2015, the oil tanker 'SN Federica', loaded with a staggering 17 million gallons of crude oil, ran aground in the Galveston Fairway, located 35 miles off the Texas coast. The vessel's master promptly alerted the Coast Guard about damage sustained to the forepeak, which resulted in water ingress. Fortunately, the Coast Guard later assessed the situation and found that the water was ballast water, confirming that there was no leak from the tanker. In response to the incident, the Coast Guard swiftly deployed teams from Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Texas City, Station Galveston, and Air Station Houston. Upon arrival, a marine casualty inspector and an investigating officer verified that the SN Federica was not taking on any oil and that there was no pollution resulting from the grounding. The crew executed their vessel response plan, commencing the evacuation of ballast water from the ship. At 10:32 p.m., the tanker was successfully refloated without any reported pollution or injuries. MSU Texas City monitored the situation and conducted a seaworthiness assessment while investigating the incident's cause. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port issued a directive to keep the vessel from entering federal waters until a comprehensive damage assessment, underwater hull survey, dive report, and ship's classification survey could confirm the SN Federica's seaworthiness. For more visuals and updates, check out these links to photos and videos: - [Photos and Videos of SN Federica](https://www.dvidshub.net/search/?q=sn+federica#.VR0JS9WQlnW) - [Tanker Free After Grounding Off Galveston Texas](https://www.dvidshub.net/video/397054/tanker-free-after-grounding-off-galveston-texas#.VR0JHdWQlnU) - [Tanker Carrying 17M Gallons of Oil Grounds](http://www.click2houston.com/news/video-tanker-carrying-17m-gallons-of-oil-grounds-in-the-galveston-fairway/32134706)