Read Authentic Ratings for the Dhofar-1

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been successfully sold to a Greek buyer for an impressive price of $3.8 million USD. This deal highlights the active involvement of Greek shipowners in the global shipping market, showcasing their ongoing investment in expanding their fleets.

On August 21, 2013, the tanker "Mar Rocia" was halted by the Water Police in Brunsbüttel while loading liquid fertilizer within the Great North Lock. Officials observed that the vessel's freeboard marks were completely submerged, raising concerns about its safety. The ship, which was transporting goods from Klaipeda to Ghent, was found to be 30 centimeters too low in the water, indicating an overload of approximately 460 tons. In response to this violation, the Ship Safety Division imposed a detention of the vessel, which had to anchor at Medem Roads. The crew then undertook efforts to mitigate the situation by pumping ballast water overboard to reduce the ship's draught. Additionally, the ship's master was required to pay a security deposit in compliance with regulatory measures.