The Monjasa-Sprinter: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On April 15, 2023, the Danish tanker 'Monjasa Sprinter' responded to a chilling distress call from the crew of the hijacked tanker 'Success 9', made in close proximity to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This urgent situation unfolded after pirates launched an attack on April 10, disabling the ship's AIS transmitter and leaving its whereabouts unknown. Following this alarming alert, the 'Monjasa Sprinter' took immediate action and contacted the safety officer from Fortune Ship Management, the company overseeing the 'Success 9'. With the vital information relayed to the competent authorities, the Ivory Coast coast guard deployed a naval vessel to the location of the distressed tanker. In a coordinated effort, maritime forces successfully rescued all 20 crew members from the hijackers without incident. It is suspected that the primary motivation behind the attack was the vessel's cargo, portions of which were reportedly missing. This incident highlights the ongoing piracy concerns in the region, particularly in light of a recent attack on another Monjasa tanker, 'Monjasa Reformer', where six crew members were kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea. As maritime security remains a pressing issue, the quick response from the 'Monjasa Sprinter' serves as a noteworthy example of collaboration and vigilance in protecting seafarers on the high seas.

In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the bunker sector, Monjasa has successfully acquired the Turkish-built tanker 'Eships Bainunah,' which boasts an impressive capacity of 8,000 DWT and was constructed in 2005. This IMO-II vessel has been operating under a time charter agreement for Monjasa, but it is set to officially join the company's own fleet by January 2015. Following the acquisition, Monjasa will also oversee the technical management of the tanker, further solidifying its operational capabilities in the maritime industry.

On April 14, 2011, at approximately 8 a.m., the vessel 'Eships Bainunah' encountered a critical situation in the Kiel Canal near Grunenthal. The ship was attempting to evade a potential collision with 'Tyumen 2' when it was struck by the 'OOCL Finnland', resulting in the vessel grounding on the canal embankment and obstructing the vital shipping route. Fortunately, 'Eships Bainunah' was able to refloat under its own power after the incident, allowing it to resume its journey from Rotterdam to Kaliningrad once the canal was reopened for maritime traffic.

On April 14, 2011, at approximately 8 a.m., the vessel 'Eships Bainunah' encountered a significant incident in the Kiel Canal near Grunenthal. The ship sought to avoid a collision with the 'Tyumen 2' after being struck by the 'OOCL Finnland'. This unfortunate chain of events resulted in the 'Eships Bainunah' running aground on the embankment, effectively blocking the critical shipping lane. Fortunately, the crew managed to refloat the vessel using its own power, allowing it to resume its journey from Rotterdam to Kaliningrad once the canal was reopened for maritime traffic. This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by vessels navigating busy waterways.