Discover the Happy-Dover: Ratings & Maritime News

In a significant drug bust, Mexican authorities have seized the heavy lift vessel 'Happy Dover' upon its arrival in Ensenada on November 12, 2020. The operation came after officials discovered 200 kilograms of cocaine, valued at nearly $3 million, concealed within the sailboat 'Quest', which the 'Happy Dover' was transporting. The catamaran had just been offloaded when the illicit cargo was uncovered. The 'Happy Dover', which had recently completed a journey that included a call in Costa Rica and transit through the Panama Canal, was en route to Long Beach, California, with subsequent plans to head to Tahiti and Fiji. Furthermore, the vessel was carrying various other luxury pleasure crafts alongside the catamaran. Mexican Navy personnel and the Attorney General’s office took part in the search operations of the sailboat and conducted interviews with the ship's 18-member crew. While the ship's operators have expressed uncertainty regarding the detention period, they maintain that neither the vessel nor its crew were involved in the smuggling activities. The ongoing investigation is focused on establishing how the catamaran was loaded and the intended destination of its journey.

On October 8, 2019, the freighter 'Happy Dover' encountered an engine failure shortly after departing from Las Palmas at 6:45 PM, just half an hour into its journey towards Agadir. Promptly requesting assistance, the crew communicated their distress, leading Salvamento Marítimo to dispatch the search and rescue vessel 'Miguel de Cervantes'. This dedicated SAR vessel reached 'Happy Dover', located approximately five miles east of Las Palmas. Once on the scene, the 'Miguel de Cervantes' escorted the disabled freighter to the port entrance, where a tugboat took over the tow. By 3 AM on October 9, the 'Happy Dover' successfully docked at the Reina Sofía dike. After a thorough inspection and necessary repairs, the freighter departed Las Palmas once more at 2:30 PM on the same day, resuming its voyage without further incidents.

On Sunday, the Port of Mackay played host to a significant addition for the mining sector—a colossal stacker reclaimer destined for the Port of Hay Point, Queensland, Australia. This specialized piece of machinery is essential for transporting coal from trains to stockpiles and subsequently loading it onto export vessels. Over the next two weeks, it will be meticulously unloaded at Mackay Port before being prepared for its journey to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Hay Point Coal Terminal, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Mackay. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) CEO, Steve Lewis, expressed enthusiasm about the stacker reclaimer's arrival on the MV Happy Dover, noting that it represents a positive advancement for the region's port infrastructure. For more information, visit https://nqbp.com.au/port-of-mackay-continues-to-stack-up/