Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Jag-Radha

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been successfully sold for $12 million to buyers in Bangladesh. This deal highlights the ongoing activity in the shipping market, showcasing the interest from Bangladeshi investors in expanding their fleet. The specifics regarding the vessel, including its IMO number and specifications, remain undisclosed, but the sale is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the buyers in the region.

In a brazen act of piracy, the bulk carrier 'Star Manx' fell victim to a robbery on August 12-18, 2013, while anchored at the Samarinda port in Indonesia. The vessel was approached by three armed assailants who boarded the ship and took a crew member hostage. While this was unfolding, an additional five robbers managed to access the vessel as well. The attackers absconded with personal belongings of the crew and various supplies from the ship before fleeing the scene in a speedboat that was waiting nearby. This alarming incident highlights ongoing security challenges in maritime regions.

On May 14, 2011, the cargo vessel 'Star Manx' experienced a harrowing pirate attack while en route from Åheim, Norway to India, carrying a shipment of olivine sand. The incident unfolded around noon in the perilous Gulf of Aden. Fortunately, the onboard security team responded promptly, firing several warning shots that caused the assailants to abandon their hijacking attempt. The pirates, operating from a seven-meter skiff, closed in on the vessel in just ten minutes. Armed with multiple weapons, the four pirates were forced to flee when they discovered that the 'Star Manx' was defended. Remarkably, no shots were exchanged during the incident, thanks to the quick action of the security personnel.