Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Dong-a-Glaucos

In a strategic move, Dong A Tankers has successfully acquired a vessel valued at $56 million. This transaction showcases the ongoing investment and growth within the maritime industry, highlighting Dong A Tankers' commitment to expanding its fleet and enhancing operational capabilities. As the shipping sector continues to evolve, such acquisitions are vital for maintaining competitiveness and meeting burgeoning global trade demands.

On August 10, 2013, the car carrier 'A Ladybug' alerted Valletta Port control about her precarious situation after raising her anchors in OPL Malta due to the fierce northwestern winds. Struggling without fuel and functional engines, the vessel found itself drifting and spent an entire day dragging her anchors while attempting to establish a secure hold in Area 3. The following day, on August 11, the anchor handling tug 'Vos Theia' departed from Gun Wharf in Valletta to provide vital assistance to 'A Ladybug' in her time of need.

In an unusual maritime incident, the Taiwanese car carrier A Ladybug has been spotted drifting in the Mediterranean Sea for several months before being brought into Valetta anchorage by local authorities. The situation came to light through reports from both Philippine and Maltese media outlets. Aboard the vessel are 21 Filipino crew members who claim they have been left without adequate supplies, suggesting that the ship's owner, Taiwanese company TMT Co, may have abandoned the vessel. The crew is also demanding their unpaid wages and refusing to return home until they receive their dues. A Ladybug found its way to Valetta on August 11, 2023, amid concerns over its dwindling fuel reserves and the potential threat it posed to nearby shipping lanes. It's highly uncommon for vessels of this nature to be abandoned so easily, in stark contrast to smaller boats like capsized yachts or coastal fishing vessels.