Jin-Ning-16 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold for an impressive $5.6 million to undisclosed buyers. The details surrounding the deal remain under wraps, leaving industry experts speculating about the potential future for the ship and its new owners. This sale underscores the ongoing activity in the maritime sector, reflecting both the demand for quality vessels and the dynamic nature of shipping investments. As the shipping market continues to evolve, such transactions are crucial indicators of trends and opportunities within the industry.

On the morning of March 5, 2012, a daring incident unfolded as Bar Pilot Captain Deb Dempsey plunged into the Pacific Ocean while transitioning from the merchant vessel 'Navios Ionian' to the bar pilot boat 'Chinook'. Quick thinking and effective execution by the pilot crew ensured that Dempsey was retrieved from the treacherous waters in just a matter of minutes. Promptly, the crew initiated their well-practiced rescue procedures and reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance. At 1:50 a.m., the team aboard the Chinook informed the Coast Guard about Dempsey's situation, detailing that she had activated both her smoke signal and a strobe light for visibility. The Coast Guard's Sector Columbia River responded swiftly with a call at 2:02 a.m., reporting that Dempsey had been successfully brought back onboard the Chinook. Although an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Astoria was on standby, it was not needed as she was recovered before takeoff. Additionally, two 47-foot motor lifeboats from Station Cape Disappointment were dispatched to escort the Chinook safely across the bar and into Hammond, where they handed Dempsey over to local EMS technicians for further care.