What Crew Members Say About Golden-Jasmine

On January 16, 2017, a notable maritime incident occurred at the port of Leixões when the bulk carrier 'Erasmos' collided with the oil tanker 'Blue Emerald'. This unfortunate event led to the immediate closure of an oil terminal and the activation of an emergency response plan. The Maritime Police launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collision, which resulted in extensive damage estimated in the millions of Euros. The 'Erasmos', which was transporting a shipment of grain from Santander, had successfully communicated its approach to Leixões Port. However, a steering malfunction caused the vessel to veer into the oil terminal, striking the 'Blue Emerald', which was securely moored at the time. The impact inflicted severe damage to the aft deck area of the tanker and also compromised a terminal structure, prompting the activation of emergency protocols. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and crucially, no oil spillage occurred thanks to the automatic release system installed on Galp's cargo arms. Experts were called in to assess the damage to the terminal, specifically Posto B, and operations were projected to resume by the following week. By January 26, both the 'Erasmos' and 'Blue Emerald' had been successfully relocated to the port's anchorage.

A maritime vessel has found a new owner as it was sold to buyers from Europe for a substantial $16 million. This ship had been sitting idle in the shipyard for several months, awaiting the right opportunity to change hands. The sale marks a significant transaction in the shipping industry, emphasizing the ongoing demand for quality vessels.