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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has successfully arranged a new time charter set to commence with delivery in Gibraltar on April 25. This charter includes planned stops at Itaguai and Turkey before final redelivery at Cape Passero. The deal is set at a competitive daily rate of $17,000, positioning MOL for advantageous operations in the Mediterranean and beyond.

On May 30, 2016, the bulk carrier 'Big Bang' encountered severe engine failure while navigating southward through the Dardanelles at approximately 09:38 a.m. The vessel, which was carrying a substantial cargo of 169,032 tons of iron ore and operating with a crew of 22, was en route to China after departing from Yuzhne on May 22. Immediate action was taken as rescue tugs 'Kurtarma 4' and 'Kurtarma 9' were dispatched to provide assistance. The distressed ship was subsequently escorted to an anchorage in the Kumkale–Kepez region, located in the southern part of the Strait. For further details and photographs, refer to the Turkish Coast Guard report at https://www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr/Default.aspx?p=R&pid=355.

In a notable maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Big Bang' collided with the container vessel 'Bay Bridge' on the Yangtze River, close to Shanghai, last week. This unfortunate encounter resulted in significant damages to the 'Big Bang,' particularly affecting its hull, where the foreship was both breached and crushed. Following the impact, the vessel made its way to Taicang for the purpose of discharging a cargo load of iron ore. On October 12, 2015, it subsequently entered Shanghai Changxin Shipyard to undergo necessary repairs. The 'Big Bang' had originally departed from Port Walcott on September 18, marking its journey before the mishap. For additional visuals and details, visit the report: http://forum.shipspotting.com/index.php/topic,14470.0.html.