What Crew Members Say About Harmony-Six

In a significant maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Harmony Six' was detained by the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) on February 23, 2020, upon its arrival at Poro Point, La Union. The detention was prompted by allegations of document forgery related to the vessel's departure from its previous port of call, Changzhou, China. Reports indicate that the vessel's master submitted conflicting records regarding the ship's travel dates to circumvent the stringent 14-day quarantine regulations imposed by Philippine authorities as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. According to the submitted documents, the 'Harmony Six' was said to have departed Changzhou on February 10. However, a thorough investigation by the PCG and the National Coast Watch Center revealed discrepancies. The investigation found that the vessel actually arrived in Changzhou on February 13 and left on February 18, en route to Poro Point. Further complicating matters, the vessel's Automatic Identification System (AIS) was reportedly disabled from February 19 until it entered Philippine waters on February 23. Specifically, the AIS was turned off for a duration starting at 08:23 a.m. on February 19 and remained inactive until 09:46 a.m. the same day. The captain claimed that the AIS was switched off due to the system transmitting inaccurate positioning data. After the investigative procedures were completed, the 'Harmony Six' was allowed to set sail from Poro on February 29 at 10:50 p.m. with Davao as its destination, expected to arrive by March 4. The operation highlights the ongoing vigilance by maritime authorities to enforce health and safety protocols during the global pandemic.

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold for $4.4 million to buyers from the Far East. This sale marks a notable event in the shipping industry, highlighting the ongoing demand for maritime assets in the region. The new ownership is expected to bring fresh opportunities for the vessel as it embarks on its next chapter. Stay tuned for more updates on this transaction and its implications for the market.

On February 15, 2014, urgent medical assistance was required for a crew member aboard the "Amar Meray T," leading to a lifeboat medevac operation off the coast of Saint Vaast la Hougue. The incident unfolded at 12:18 p.m. when the vessel reported to Cross Joburg that a 47-year-old Syrian sailor had fallen gravely ill. In response, the CROSS initiated a telephone consultation with the maritime medical center in Toulouse to assess the situation. Following their evaluation, a medical evacuation was deemed necessary. At 1:37 p.m., the SNS 210 - President Jules Pinteaux was dispatched to the scene to retrieve the afflicted crew member. The evacuation was successful, and the sailor was brought ashore by 2:13 p.m. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to Pasteur Hospital in Cherbourg for further medical care. The "Amar Meray T" had been anchored a few miles offshore, seeking refuge from the severe weather conditions brought on by storm Ulla.