Working Conditions Aboard the Lady-Aegina

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The LPG carrier 'Gas Bali', designated for cooking gas transport, has remained docked at the Mombasa port for over two weeks without the necessary approval to offload its cargo. The vessel, which arrived on December 27, has yet to receive ullage allocation at the Shimanzi Oil Terminal, known for its limited capacity to handle only 1,200 tonnes of the commodity at once. This prolonged delay is exacerbating the ongoing LPG shortage, causing significant losses for companies reliant on this essential resource. With the surge in demand attributable to a burgeoning middle class and economic growth, the Energy Regulatory Commission reports that Kenya's annual LPG consumption stands at approximately 90,000 tonnes. The current situation highlights the challenges faced by the energy sector in accommodating rising consumer needs amidst logistical bottlenecks.

On October 16, 2011, at 10:57 UTC, the tanker 'Gas Bali' faced a piracy attack while navigating in the waters approximately 64 nautical miles northeast of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania, at coordinates 05:01S – 040:03E. As a skiff approached the vessel, the onboard security personnel acted decisively by discharging a warning shot. In response, the attackers in the skiff retaliated with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), which fortunately missed its target. Following the security protocol, the crew quickly gathered in the citadel, remaining except for the essential bridge team. The attackers ultimately decided to abort their assault at this moment, highlighting the effectiveness of the vessel's security response.