Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Em-Kea

In a strategic move to enhance its operations, Greek shipping company Euroseas has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to purchase four feeder container vessels from the Pittas family, led by chairman Aristides Pittas. The deal involves a cash payment of $15 million alongside the issuance of approximately 22.5 million shares, which accounts for 64.3% of Euroseas’ total outstanding common shares, to the sellers of the vessels: EM Hydra, EM Spetses, EM Kea, and Diamantis P. To facilitate the cash component of this acquisition, Euroseas plans to utilize bank financing to settle existing debts associated with the ships. Upon completion of this transaction, Euroseas will bolster its fleet, bringing the total to 15 container vessels, thereby reinforcing its position in the competitive maritime industry.

In a strategic move to bolster its operations, CMA CGM has successfully negotiated a charter extension ranging from 4 to 6 months. This extension focuses on enhancing their trading routes between Europe and West Africa. The decision underscores CMA CGM's commitment to strengthening its portfolio and providing reliable service within these key markets.

On May 5, 2012, a fire erupted in one of the containers aboard the cargo ship 'Cap Norte', approximately 50 nautical miles off the coast of Mangalore. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. The vessel was transporting around 15 tons of polyamide sulphide as it sailed towards Mundra, with a crew of 24 onboard. Upon the outbreak of the fire, the captain promptly alerted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Mumbai. In response, the Coast Guard's Fast Patrol vessel, ICGS 'Savitribai Phule', was dispatched to the scene, arriving around 1 p.m. Fortunately, the dedicated crew of the 'Cap Norte' managed to extinguish the flames themselves before external assistance arrived, keeping the situation under control. It's important to note that the fire was confined to cargo containers only. The diverse crew comprised members from various countries: two from Greece, five from the Philippines, three from Poland, and one each from Germany and the UK, with the remaining 12 hailing from Tuvalu.