Josco-Taicang Vessel Reviews and Specifications
IMO: 9603477
Bulk Carrier, Hong Kong
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Vessel Details
MMSI
477335400
Callsign
VRLD9
Width
32.0 m
Length
197.0 m
Reviews (1)
Gary
2023-10-15
Position: Deck Cadet
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Looking for information about this vessel. Can someone share their experience on this ship? Would sail again?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (1)
Incident Report: Josco Taicang Grounds Near Istanbul
On April 4, 2022, the bulk carrier 'Josco Taicang', on its journey from Suez, encountered trouble during its berthing procedure at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul, resulting in it running aground. The incident occurred at coordinates 41° 00.78' N 029° 00.28' E. In response, maritime authorities urged vessels navigating the vicinity to exercise heightened caution. Fortunately, Bosphorus traffic was not disrupted by the grounding. A coordinated rescue operation was launched, deploying several tugs including 'Kurtarma 1', 'Kurtarma 6', 'Kurtarma 7', and 'Mehmetcik', alongside the lifeboat 'Kıyı Emniyeti 3' and patrol vessel 'TCSG 12'. Following an underwater survey, the vessel was successfully relocated and anchored safely in Ahırkapı. As of April 6, the 'Josco Taicang' was still stationary at a new position of 40° 59.00' N 028° 57.72' E. For further details, including photos and video footage of the incident, please visit the following links: https://www.denizhaber.com/kazalar/josco-taicang-adli-gemi-haydarpasa-onlerinde-karaya-oturdu-video-h97846.html and https://twitter.com/i/status/1510980073763090442.
Frequently Asked Questions
🌊 Did Josco-Taicang sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Josco-Taicang has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🧑🚒 Was Josco-Taicang involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Josco-Taicang has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.