Working Conditions Aboard the Deyi-Venus

A new charter has been successfully established for the transport of 170,000 metric tons of ore from Itaguai, Brazil, to Qingdao, China. The delivery is scheduled for October 26, 2019. This deal, valued at $23.50 per ton for Freight on Board (F.O.B), includes a stipulation of 60,000 tons for the loading phase and 30,000 tons for the discharge phase. The charter is executed with Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), marking a notable development in maritime ore transportation.

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been successfully sold to a buyer in Greece for the sum of $20.4 million. This acquisition highlights the ongoing demand for vessels in the Greek shipping market, known for its robust investments in maritime assets. The deal signals continuing confidence in the shipping industry, despite fluctuating market conditions. Details regarding the vessel's specifications and the name of the seller have not been disclosed, but this sale reflects the strategic moves by companies to strengthen their fleets.

The tragic death of a Chinese sailor on board the 'Wah Shan' has been ruled an accident by an inquest jury. This incident occurred while the vessel was on its way to Immingham Docks, with the crew preparing to send a messenger line to connect with a tug assisting the ship through the Humber estuary. At 7 a.m., the messenger line unexpectedly slipped from the warping drum, striking Mr. Wang in the neck. The impact was devastating, resulting in a severe neck injury that led to his instant death. A post-mortem examination revealed he suffered a fracture dislocation of the cervical spine, and tragically, he was pronounced dead at 8:15 a.m. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Wang had traces of ethanol in his blood; however, authorities found no evidence suggesting that alcohol contributed to this unfortunate accident. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) conducted a thorough inquiry and identified that the second officer overseeing the deck operations displayed inadequate leadership skills during the incident. The MAIB has reached out to CSBC Corporation, the ship's builders in Taiwan, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols in vessel design. Investigators noted deficiencies in the mooring procedures and teamwork among the aft mooring party, indicating that risks associated with securing the wires were not adequately addressed. Coroner Paul Kelly, who led the inquest at Cleethorpes Town Hall, affirmed that no suspicious circumstances surrounded the incident, leading the jury to appropriately classify the death as accidental.