Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Maersk-Ganges

The Maersk Ganges made an unplanned stop at Santa Cruz de Tenerife on June 26, 2023, following the unfortunate death of a Greek crew member. The vessel was on its way from Algeciras to Lome, Togo, when it docked to facilitate the disembarkation of the deceased sailor, who had only been on board for a month as part of the deck crew. While the exact cause of death remains unclear, an autopsy showed no indications of foul play. After the necessary procedures were completed in Santa Cruz, the ship resumed its journey, setting sail towards Togo on June 27 and ultimately arriving in Lome on July 3.

HullWiper, the innovative diver-free hull cleaning technology from GAC EnvironHull, has marked a significant milestone by completing its 100th cleaning operation for Maersk Line. This achievement took place on the Maersk Ganges at the Jebel Ali Container Terminal in Dubai. HullWiper's Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) stands out as a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for hull cleaning, utilizing a cutting-edge brushless technology. It harnesses high-pressure seawater to effectively clean the hull while preserving the integrity of the antifouling coating. Moreover, the process incorporates a specialized waste filter unit that ensures debris is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. By eliminating the need for divers, HullWiper notably reduces both operational costs and potential risks to human safety.

The crew of the Maersk Tigris is speaking out about their distressing experience after the vessel reached its original port of call, Dubai, on the evening of May 8. Reports indicate that the crew was detained under armed watch, facing severe conditions during their week-long port arrest in Iran. One crew member recounted the experience as a nightmare, labeling the actions of Iranian security personnel—who forcefully boarded the ship in international waters—as akin to that of pirates. Intelligence assessments suggest the ship was taken under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard during this tense stand-off. Throughout the week, the crew remained aboard while their captors maintained strict armed surveillance. The United States and Denmark have both condemned this seizure as a violation of international law. In response to the escalating tensions, the US Navy had initiated a program to escort American and British vessels through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Thankfully, this mission was suspended following the release of the Maersk Tigris.