What Crew Members Say About Msc-Capucine-R

On July 10, 2021, authorities apprehended the Master and three officers aboard the MSC Capuzne R in Iskenderun, Turkey, under suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking activities. The vessel had just docked in Iskenderun after traveling from Mersin, carrying a crew of 25 individuals. Following the incident, the MSC Capuzne R announced its departure from Iskenderun on July 15, with plans to head to Izmir, further supporting its routes within the Mediterranean region, including trade connections with Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

On May 4, 2018, authorities made a significant discovery aboard the 'Celina Star' at the port of Colon, unearthing 208 packages of illicit drugs concealed within the ship's ventilation system. The vessel, which had recently traversed the Panama Canal, was journeying from Buenaventura to Algeciras when the drugs were found. Notably, official reports did not indicate any involvement from the crew in this incident. After the drug discovery, the 'Celina Star' departed from Manzanilla on May 5, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) in Algeciras set for May 15.

The vessel 'Celina Star' has successfully completed its repairs following a collision with the Liberian tanker m/v 'UACC Shams' (IMO: 9428360) in the Bay of Algeciras on November 20. Having departed from the port of Piräus on December 21, the ship is now en route to its next destination, Tanger-Med, with an estimated time of arrival on December 26.