Working Conditions Aboard the Hafnia-Africa

Hafnia Tankers Shipholding, based in Singapore, has finalized the sale of one of its vessels to a group of buyers from Japan. This transaction marks a significant move for the company in the competitive maritime industry, as they continue to optimize their fleet and focus on strategic growth. The details surrounding the ship and specifics about the sale have not been disclosed, but the decision underscores Hafnia's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and market presence.

An extensive search and rescue operation was initiated after a crew member from the cargo ship 'Kihada' went overboard on August 28, 2011, at 11:23 PM in the Kattegat, near Grenå. The unfortunate incident occurred while the crew member was assisting a pilot transitioning aboard. The operations involved a collaborative effort from several vessels including the naval ship 'Najaden' from Saltholm, anti-pollution vessel 'Gunnar Thorson', lifeboats from Grenaa and Anholt, along with a dedicated pilot vessel from Danpilot. Despite their round-the-clock efforts, the search proved unsuccessful and was called off by the morning hours of August 29.