Working Conditions Aboard the Gsl-Melina

In a recent maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold at an undisclosed price to Borealis Maritime, a buyer located in the United Kingdom. This acquisition marks a significant development for the shipping company as it continues to expand its fleet and operational capabilities.

CMA CGM is set to revolutionize its shipping operations from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East Gulf to Douala, Cameroon. The logistics giant aims to enhance service reliability by shifting cargo connections from Cotonou to Pointe Noire. This strategic change is expected to significantly improve transit times, enabling cargo from India and the Middle Eastern Gulf to benefit from a bi-weekly service to Douala that boasts a remarkable reduction of 5 days in transit duration. The new MIDAS service pattern will be inaugurated on March 11, 2016, commencing with the m/v NORDIC HONG KONG loading in Khor Fakkan. The revised schedule ensures competitive transit times, taking just 40 days from Khor Fakkan, 39 days from Jebel Ali, 35 days from Nhava Sheva, and a swift 32 days from Mundra. Source: Portnews

On August 30, 2015, the container vessel 'Nordic Hong Kong' experienced grounding at 06:55 a.m. as it was departing the navigational channel of Port Qasim. The ship encountered difficulties and became immobilized close to buoy 9. After several hours of efforts, the vessel was refloated with the help of tugboats at 11:45 a.m. It appears that the depth of the canal had been compromised due to silt accumulation. Later that same day, the 'Nordic Hong Kong' continued its journey from Port Qasim.