The Ivestos-8: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In the early hours of June 27, 2024, at 12:12 a.m., an unarmed intruder attempted to board the bulk carrier 'Ivestos 8', which was on its way to Tianjin at the time. The incident occurred close to Pulau Iyu Kecil, with the vessel positioned at 1° 10.48' N, 103° 28.71' E. However, the vessel's crew successfully thwarted the boarding attempt and reported that no items were stolen during the incident.

In a recent maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Ecosand G.O.' encountered a propulsion failure while anchored at Anchorage B in Vancouver, British Columbia. The event took place on January 28, 2019, at midnight, with the vessel's coordinates recorded at 049 18 06.4 N, 123 05 04.6 W. Fortunately, the tug 'Seaspan Raven' was on hand to assist the 'Ecosand G.O.' during this challenging situation, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.

The vessel Mishima has successfully secured a new charter for a duration of 5 to 7 months, with an agreed rate of $11,700, based on a total fee of 3.75%. The charter has been finalized with Cobelfret, marking a significant step for the shipping company in the current maritime market.