Working Conditions Aboard the Jin-Ming-69

In a significant transaction, a vessel has been sold to undisclosed buyers, fetching a price in the region of mid $7.5 million. The details of the vessel and its previous ownership remain under wraps as the industry speculates about the future plans for the newly acquired ship.

In a significant move for maritime operations, the vessel Noble Miracle has entered into a new time charter agreement. The delivery of the ship will take place in Singapore, with the vessel set to embark on a journey via Indonesia before reaching its final redelivery point in China. This charter is valued at an impressive $4,000 daily, highlighting the growing demand for reliable shipping routes in the region. Noble Miracle's strategic positioning is expected to enhance its operational efficiency and strengthen its footprint in the Asian maritime market.

On December 6, 2015, at 6:12 a.m., the bulk carrier "Eleanor D" found itself aground near Phu Quoc island in the Gulf of Siam. The ship was making its journey from Laem Chabang to Singapore, carrying an impressive cargo of over 60,000 tons of sand. Salvo efforts began almost immediately, and on December 7, the Vietnamese tugboat "CSB 9903" (IMO: 9625255) was deployed to assist in the refloating operation. Despite battling high waves and fierce winds that challenged the salvage efforts, the tugboat's crew persevered. After an unsuccessful initial attempt at 7 a.m., they changed tactics and managed to pull the vessel free at 10:45 a.m. Remarkably, no significant damage was reported to the "Eleanor D," allowing her to continue her voyage as planned. For more details and photos of the operation, visit the Vietnamese report here: http://www.baomoi.com/Canh-sat-bien-4-Cuu-ho-thanh-cong-tau-co-trong-tai-53-nghin-tan-bi-mac-can-o-Phu-Quoc/c/18180039.epi