Discover the Nama: Ratings & Maritime News

On the evening of February 19, 2024, reports emerged from the Houthi rebels indicating that they had targeted three vessels within a 24-hour window, notably including the British-flagged vessel 'Rubymar', the American-owned 'Sea Champion', and the 'Navis Fortuna'. This alarming wave of attacks has raised significant concerns about maritime security in the region. Earlier, maritime security firm Ambrey disclosed that a Greek-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier came under siege, experiencing two separate missile strikes just two hours apart in the Gulf adjacent to the Red Sea. The initial missile assault prompted urgent alarms, while a second projectile struck alarmingly close to the vessel, with the ship's captain reporting signs of shrapnel and visible damage to the ship's paintwork as confirmed by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). At the time of the attacks, the 'Sea Champion' was navigating its route from Argentina to Yemen, while the 'Navis Fortuna' was nearing the strategically crucial Bab Al-Mandeb Strait. Furthermore, the UKMTO later reported receiving information about another incident occurring approximately 60 nautical miles north of Djibouti, in close proximity to the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, underscoring the intensification of threats in this vital maritime corridor.

On January 10, 2019, a significant oil spill was reported in proximity to the bulk carrier 'Rook' (IMO: 1234567), which was docked at Santos. The unfortunate incident triggered a concerning sight of numerous dead fish floating in Santos Bay. Following the spill, environmental authorities launched a thorough investigation and collected water samples, which pointed to the bulk carrier as the primary source of the pollution. As a precautionary measure, 'Rook', which was carrying a cargo of fertilizers, was moved to outer anchorage on January 15, 2019, where it was securely moored at coordinates 24° 23.20' S, 045° 54.85' W. Investigations are still underway, with the possibility of significant fines looming for the vessel's operators as efforts continue to address the ecological fallout.