The Hafnia-Caterina: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

Hafnia Ltd, part of the renowned BW Group, is set to bolster its maritime operations by acquiring two Medium Range product tankers, the StenaWeco Andrea Corrado and StenaWeco Caterina Corrado, from Gestion Maritime. These modern vessels, crafted at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in 2015, are scheduled for delivery between October and November 2019. This strategic acquisition comes on the heels of Hafnia's recent decision to divest its 2004-built Liberia-flagged product tanker, Hafnia Atlantic (IMO 9278519), as announced on August 30, 2019. With these transactions, Hafnia continues to refine its fleet while meeting evolving market demands.

In a strategic move, Maersk Tankers has successfully finalized a new charter agreement priced at $15,000 per day. The contract spans an entire year, highlighting Maersk's continued growth and commitment in the maritime industry. This deal reinforces Maersk Tankers' pivotal role in managing and operating tanker vessels effectively in today's competitive shipping environment.

On January 31, 2018, at approximately 7:10 PM local time, the tanker 'Stenaweco Caterina Corrado' faced an alarming incident at the Puerto La Cruz anchorage, when seven armed assailants boarded the vessel. The robbers, brandishing knives, took control of the situation by taking the duty Able Seaman hostage during his routine patrol at coordinates 10°16'50" N, 64°42'30" W. They tied him to the windlass rail and made off with his personal safety shoes and a portable UHF radio. A quick-thinking crew member near the accommodation area spotted the intruders and promptly raised the alarm. The crew quickly assembled, initiating a search that led to the successful release of the Able Seaman. However, it was discovered that the paint store had been breached, and various ship supplies had gone missing. Efforts to reach port control for assistance proved futile amidst the chaos.