What Crew Members Say About Mojo

The much-anticipated departure of the bulk carrier 'Cape Maria' from Hamburg has been delayed due to a malfunction in its main engine. Originally slated to leave on May 7, 2017, following extensive repairs at Blohm & Voss Yard starting April 25, the vessel encountered unexpected technical difficulties. Tugs 'Perfect' and 'Michel', which had been arranged to assist the Cape Maria from dock 11 to Finkenwerder, were subsequently called off as the situation unfolded. After several days of troubleshooting, the ship was finally towed to the moorings in Finkenwerder-West at 4 a.m. on June 9, where it took a brief pause before continuing its journey toward the North Sea.

On May 9, 2014, an extensive drug trafficking operation met its match as British authorities uncovered a staggering 108 kilograms of cocaine hidden on the bulk carrier Cape MariA2. The illicit package was found securely attached to the hull below the waterline, specifically in the rudder area, while the vessel was anchored at the deep-water port of Hunterston Bay. The Cape MariA2 had recently arrived from Colombia, raising suspicions about its cargo. Fortunately, the investigation exonerated the crew, who were not implicated in this serious offense. However, the police took swift action, arresting three Dutch nationals in a nearby hotel, as they connected the suspects to this substantial drug find. The incident highlights the ongoing battle against drug smuggling and the vigilance of maritime authorities.