Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Maersk-Northampton

On November 28, 2012, a routine inspection by police in Bremerhaven uncovered significant issues regarding the sulfur content in fuel utilized by a vessel. Authorities measured the sulfur level in the auxiliary diesel fuel, revealing a concerning figure of 0.2653 percent—well above the legally permissible limit of 0.1 percent. Investigators attributed this violation to a mishap in the conversion process of heavy oil to gas oil within the fuel system. Consequently, the port authority was notified, and an inquiry into the captain's actions was promptly initiated. As a result of these findings, the master faced considerable repercussions, including a safety fine exceeding 2000 Euro.

Maersk has announced the conclusion of its Anden service connecting Chile and Peru to Northwestern Europe. The final vessel en route to South America will be the 'Thekla Schulte', departing from Rotterdam on May 23, followed by stops in Tilbury on May 24, Hamburg on May 26, and Antwerp on May 28. Meanwhile, the last ship journeying from South America to Northern Europe will be the 'Marianne Schulte', scheduled to leave San Antonio on May 20, 2012, with an additional stop in Callao on May 23. Despite the closure of the Anden service, trade routes will continue as cargo from Peru and Chile will still be accessible via Balboa. Furthermore, an enhanced service route will operate directly from Santa Marta, boasting an improved transit time of just 12 days. Additionally, cargo destined for Cartagena from Northern Europe will be routed through Manzanillo.