Nexo Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a significant development, a Singaporean court has put the clock ticking on the owner of the tanker 'Echo Star', which has been transporting Iranian liquid gas. The vessel was given a one-week ultimatum to make an appearance or risk being auctioned off. This legal action follows the seizure of two oil tankers owned by China's Kunlun Shipping Company back in July 2019. These tankers, known as 'Gas Infinity' and 'Gas Dragon', have since been rebranded to 'Echo Star' and 'Nexo', respectively. The 'Echo Star' has been under scrutiny for its continued transportation of Iranian LPG to China, despite being sanctioned by the United States. Employing evasive tactics, the vessel allegedly turned off its AIS transponder while loading at Iranian terminals and conducted ship-to-ship (STS) transfers at the Malacca Strait to mask the origins of its cargo. After resurfacing in Singapore's waters mid-October, the vessel, which had loaded Iranian gas just prior, was seized again while navigating the Singapore Strait and is now listed under the 'vessels under Sheriff's arrest' section. The owner faces a seven-day deadline to resolve the court's judgment; failure to do so will lead to a public auction approximately six weeks post-arrest. Meanwhile, the 'Nexo' remains idle and anchored in the Persian Gulf. The United States has placed the Kunlun Shipping Company on its sanctions blacklist, reinforcing the economic chasm between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic, of which China remains the primary purchaser of Iranian LPG and crude oil.

In a significant maritime incident, the tanker known as 'Sea Dragon' was apprehended in Singapore on July 24, 2019, at 6:30 PM. The legal firm responsible for the arrest is Allen & Gledhill LLP. The vessel was docked at Sudong Special Purpose Anchorage, designated with the identification number 4111C. After a brief period of detention, the tanker was officially released on August 1, 2019, resuming its operations in the busy shipping lanes of Southeast Asia.

On May 16, 2017, a prompt medical evacuation took place involving a Chinese crew member aboard the LPG tanker 'Sea Dragon'. The Indian Coast Guard played a crucial role in this rescue operation, deploying the vessel 'Savitribai Phule' to attend to the emergency. At 7:15 a.m., the crew reported that 31-year-old Hong Jiangyu had suffered a significant injury to his right index finger while the tanker was approximately 25 kilometers off the coast of Mangaluru. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Coast Guard promptly acted and successfully transferred the injured crew member to their ship by 7:40 a.m. After receiving initial first aid onboard, Hong was transported to New Mangalore Port, where he was handed over to a shipping agent for further medical care at 8:50 a.m. This incident highlights the commitment and efficiency of maritime rescue operations, ensuring crew members receive timely medical attention at sea.