Discover the Kona-Trader: Ratings & Maritime News

In a recent development in the maritime sector, a new charter has been finalized for a duration of six months at a rate of $12,750 per day. The charter has been awarded to Starboard, marking a significant transaction in the industry. This agreement reflects ongoing demand and strategic partnerships within maritime operations. Further details regarding the vessel and operational specifics are anticipated in the following announcements.

On March 15, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the bulk carrier Kona Trader, which had set sail from Portland, Oregon on February 15 with a hefty cargo of 62,000 tonnes of potassium chloride, found itself grounded in the Galheta Canal. The vessel was en route to the Fospar pier located in the Pontal do Sul region of the Port of Paranaguá when it ran aground about 500 meters from shore. The grounding incident occurred between buoys 9 and 10, critical markers for navigating into the Port of Paranaguá. Efforts to refloat the Kona Trader were initially unsuccessful, despite the assistance of seven tugs that attempted to dislodge the ship from its precarious position. Following nearly ten hours of stranded conditions, the tide began to rise, allowing tugs to return to the scene at 11 p.m. Finally, at 1:50 a.m. on March 16, the Kona Trader was successfully refloated and subsequently anchored in the Bay of Paranaguá for an investigation into the grounding. The vessel continued its journey and officially docked at the port on March 18 at 9:40 p.m. The incident garnered media attention, with Spanish language sources providing detailed reports along with visual coverage of the event. For more information and visuals, you can visit the following links: - [Aguas de Pontal](http://www.aguasdepontal.com/2018/03/navio-com-fertilizante-encalha-poucos.html) - [Gazeta do Povo](http://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/agronegocio/navio-com-62-mil-toneladas-de-fertilizantes-encalha-em-pontal-do-sul--veja-o-video-c9l0u51j0dyydn8nzksxexzbc) - [Blog da Luciane](http://www.blogdaluciane.com.br/2018/03/navio-resgatado-e-fundeado/)

In a significant transaction, Gleamray has successfully purchased a vessel for the sum of $13 million. This acquisition marks an important addition to their fleet, highlighting the company's ongoing expansion in the maritime industry.