The Jade: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A jaw-dropping incident involving a mega yacht lift has just surfaced, courtesy of the Panama-based news outlet Mi Diario. In the footage recently shared on Facebook, a heavy lift operation took a disastrous turn aboard the general cargo vessel BBC Spring, which is currently docked in Colon, Panama. The event is believed to have occurred within the past few days during an offloading procedure. The video shows the yacht being hoisted by the vessel’s robust 400 metric ton cranes, only to come crashing down onto the ship’s deck. This shocking moment was recorded by onlookers at the Colon 2000 port, conveniently located near the entrance to the Panama Canal on the Atlantic side. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

In a significant development, the vessel 'The Beluga Sao Paulo', identified by IMO number 9418999 and carrying a crew of 12 Ukrainian nationals, has been released after being held in Tripoli port. The diplomatic efforts of both the Ukrainian and Bulgarian Embassies in Libya were instrumental in securing the ship's freedom. The ship set sail on March 29, 2011, and subsequently anchored off the coast of Malta the following day, March 30, 2011, awaiting further instructions. This incident highlights the ongoing complexities navigated by maritime workers and the critical role of diplomatic channels in such situations.