Msc-Javelin-Ix Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On November 19, 2019, the 'Northern Javelin', while sailing from Rotterdam to Valencia with dangerous goods in containers aboard, experienced a malfunction of its exhaust valve position sensor. This incident occurred at the coordinates 49° 57' 11" N, 003° 04' 28" W at 10:25 a.m. The resourceful crew promptly executed repairs, allowing the vessel to resume its journey by 11 a.m. The ship is now expected to arrive in Valencia on November 23 at 1 p.m.

In a strategic move to enhance its shipping operations, APL, a subsidiary of Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, has begun deploying larger vessels on the Far East-Mideast trade route. The APL-MOL West Asia Express (WAX/CMI) service, previously serviced by six vessels averaging 6,350 TEU each, will now feature 8,400-TEU ships, according to Alphaliner. Last week, APL welcomed the APL Italy (also known as Northern Javelin) into its fleet, with plans to introduce its sister vessel, APL Portugal (Northern Jasper), shortly. These additions come following the redelivery of these vessels from MSC, and APL has also secured two additional sister ships—Northern Jaguar and Northern Juvenile—expected to enhance its fleet in the upcoming weeks.

In a significant maritime incident, the Northern Javelin container ship made an unexpected course adjustment, diverting to Bermuda early Monday morning to assist two injured crew members. The two Burmese sailors sustained injuries while onboard the vessel, which was en route from the United States to Egypt. The ship reached Five Fathom Hole at 1 AM, where a pilot boat facilitated their swift transport to St George’s. Both seamen received medical attention for head injuries and were expected to catch a return flight home on Monday with British Airways.