What Crew Members Say About Modigliani

In a startling incident on July 4, 2025, at approximately 10:50 PM, the bulk carrier 'Modigliani,' which was navigating from Sao Francisco do Sul to Machong and expected to arrive by July 11, found itself under assault by five armed individuals. The attack occurred in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait's Traffic Separation Scheme, specifically at coordinates 1° 4.85' N, 103° 42.94' E. Fortunately, the crew emerged unharmed, and no theft was reported during this alarming encounter.

On January 16, 2019, the bulk carrier *Modigliani* experienced a significant setback as it encountered a main engine shutdown at the coordinates 049° 00.36' N, 123° 10.04' W, close to Brockton Point, Vancouver, around 9 p.m. Fortunately, the diligent crew successfully managed to restart the engine, and the vessel was able to anchor safely under pilot guidance while operating under its own power. As of January 23, the *Modigliani* was reported to be moored, maintaining position at 049° 17.91' N, 123° 11.39' W.

In a notable maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold to Greek buyers for a total of $15 million. This sale highlights the ongoing activity in the shipping market, where Greek investors continue to play a significant role in expanding their maritime fleets.