The Nozomi: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A vessel has been sold to buyers in Greece for $7.5 million in its current damaged state, under an 'as is where is' agreement. This sale reflects the ongoing trend of purchasing maritime assets despite their condition, highlighting the Greek shipping sector's ability to capitalize on such opportunities.

On April 8, the bulk carrier 'Akiba' was successfully towed into Durban Harbour, where it is set to undergo inspections and necessary repairs in the dry dock. This critical move follows an incident in which the vessel grounded in Maputo Bay. The maritime community closely monitors the developments surrounding the 'Akiba' as the ship prepares for its restoration. For visuals related to this event, you can view the photos here: http://ports.co.za/news/news_2012_04_11_01.php#zero.

The bulk carrier 'Akiba', which ran aground near the entrance of Maputo Harbour, has experienced significant developments since its incident. After being moored in Richards Bay since March 22, 2012, the vessel was recently towed to Durban for a scheduled dry dock inspection of its hull. The salvage efforts were facilitated by Fairmount Marine’s tug, 'Fairmount Glacier', which played a crucial role in the vessel's recovery after it encountered trouble offshore of Maputo, Mozambique. The extraction operation was carried out by the Greek salvage company, Five Oceans Salvage, under a Lloyd’s Open Form contract. The 'Fairmount Glacier' was dispatched from Cape Town to assist in the refloating process. In a strategic two-attempt recovery, the tug successfully refloated the 'Akiba' on its second attempt. Following this, the vessel was moved to a secure anchorage to assess damage before being towed to Richards Bay, where its cargo was subsequently discharged. Finally, the 'Fairmount Glacier' completed its mission by delivering the 'Akiba' safely to Durban, where further inspection and repairs will take place. For more details and visuals, visit: http://www.breakbulk.com/ocean/fairmount-glacier-refloats-akiba-04-25.