Mersin-Express Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The maritime industry was rocked by the seizure of the Mersin Express, a cargo vessel apprehended in Livorno while carrying a staggering 2,000 kilograms of cocaine. This incident follows the ship's recent call at the Port of Vigo, where it offloaded 1,400 tons of fresh bananas and pineapples, typical imports from Ecuador. The stopover, made on March 12, 2025, is part of the Mersin Express's regular route between South America and Europe, particularly through the bustling Port of Vigo. The majority of the cargo delivered consisted of bananas, a favored choice among drug trafficking syndicates for concealing illicit shipments. The alarming find of the 2,000 kilos of cocaine occurred on March 22, 2025, when customs officials and finance agents from the Livorno group conducted a thorough inspection of the vessel. The narcotics were ingeniously hidden within a container of cocoa powder and had been loaded onto the vessel at the port of Guayaquil. After the seizure, the Mersin Express was cleared for departure and resumed its journey, heading towards Barcelona on March 24.