The Kps-Orhan-Ali-Khan: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On the evening of April 10, 2025, at approximately 10 p.m. UTC, the 'Karadeniz Orhan Ali Khan' encountered a grounding incident while navigating from Altinova to Yalova. The vessel, positioned at coordinates 40° 40' N 029° 19' E, became stranded at Yalova Anchorage, prompting an immediate response. The emergency tug 'Nen Hatun' (IMO: 9675004) and the accompanying tug 'Şark' (MMSI: 271043518), along with the lifeboat 'Kıyı Emniyeti 3', a professional diver team, and salvage experts, were deployed to assist in the situation. Fortunately, the ship was refloated the following day, April 11, as the water levels rose. The 'Karadeniz Orhan Ali Khan', part of Karpowership’s electricity-generating fleet, is renowned as one of the largest ships dedicated to this purpose worldwide. For more details, check the report with photo and video at: https://www.denizhaber.com/kps-orhan-ali-khan-yalovada-karaya-oturdu/124315 and https://x.com/i/status/1910570382660149363.

In a strategic move to expand its floating power generation capabilities, Turkey's Karadeniz has successfully completed the acquisition of a capesize bulk carrier, with plans to potentially acquire up to three more vessels for conversion into powerships. According to industry sources, the company has purchased the Nisshin Trader, a 172,500 dwt vessel built in 2001, for $9.3 million from Nisshin Shipping. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to Turkey, where it will undergo transformation into a floating power station. Further expansion is on the horizon, as Karadeniz is reportedly in negotiations for the purchase of two additional capesize vessels, SA Altius and SA Fortius, each with a deadweight tonnage of 171,600 and also built in 2001. Recent reports about the status of these transactions have been inconsistent, with claims of both failure and success in the sales process. However, multiple brokers have confirmed to us that discussions are still actively taking place with the vessels' current owner, Enterprises Shipping & Trading, led by Victor Restis. The expected acquisition price for these ships is estimated to be around $9 million each. Karadeniz's focus on the capesize market reflects its commitment to scaling up its powership fleet, a vital resource in addressing energy needs both domestically and internationally.