Grande-Buenos-Aires Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On July 11, 2016, the Hamburg police conducted a search of the cargo ship Grande Buenos Aires after it docked at O'swald Quay. Their investigation led to the shocking discovery of cocaine hidden within two construction machines onboard. The vessel had departed from Dakar on July 4, making its arrival highly anticipated. Following the unearthing of the illicit drugs, authorities meticulously inspected the entirety of the ship's cargo; however, no additional narcotics were found. This extensive search resulted in a significant delay, postponing the Grande Buenos Aires's departure until approximately 10 p.m. on July 12, as it prepared for its next destination, Tilbury.

In a significant development for maritime operations, the Grande Buenos Aires, identified by IMO number 9253210, has become the second vessel in a series of four from Grimaldi to undergo essential rudder replacement at the renowned A&P Falmouth shipyard. This critical task includes meticulous taper line boring of the pintle and rudder stock bores, a job entrusted to the specialized team at M&A Engineering Limited, experts in in-situ machining. For more details about their services, visit www.mandaengineering.co.uk.