Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ivestos-X

On March 13, 2021, a tragic incident unfolded aboard the bulk carrier 'Ivestos X' as the 62-year-old captain, a respected Filipino national, died while the vessel was en route from Lubuk, Kalimantan, to Masinloc. The unfortunate event occurred during transit through the Sibutu Passage in Tawi-Tawi, when the captain suddenly lost consciousness. Responding swiftly to a medical emergency call, the Philippine Navy dispatched paramedics to the ship; however, despite their best efforts, they were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead. Following the heartbreaking incident, the bulk carrier diverted to Manila, arriving at approximately 3 a.m. on March 16, where it anchored at the port's location of 14° 31.87' N 120° 52.92' E for necessary formalities and to facilitate the embarkation of a new captain.

An unfortunate incident involving the 'Pireas' occurred on February 9, when a miscalculation during a turning maneuver resulted in an allision with the Malaysian government vessel 'Polaris' (IMO No.: 9810599) in Singapore's waters. Following an extensive investigation, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) finalized its findings on March 28, signaling its concerns by issuing a strong warning to the master of the 'Polaris'. At the time of the collision, the 'Polaris' was anchored in a location not designated for anchorage within the Singapore Port Limits. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident, which took place amid ongoing maritime boundary tensions between Singapore and Malaysia. The MPA has reiterated the importance of strict adherence to regulations for all vessels operating within Singapore Port Limits to ensure safety and compliance.

The bulk carrier 'Pireas' has been apprehended by authorities in Malaysia after its recent arrival at Tanjung Pelepas on February 9. The vessel, which was en route from Singapore to Tanjung Pelepas, was involved in a collision with the Malaysian state vessel 'Polaris.' Following the incident, as of February 28, the 'Pireas' was securely anchored at coordinates 01° 15.39' N 103° 28.44' E.