Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Platanos

In a significant transaction, a vessel was sold at auction in Singapore to the Greek shipping duo of Katsikis & Sigalas for $14.7 million. This vessel has a notable history, having been detained since October 2015 by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in Singapore. A previous report from December 2015 indicated that it was also sold for a price close to $14 million to a Greek entity. This recent auction marks a pivotal turn for the vessel's ownership and future potential.

In a significant maritime legal event, the Greek-flagged bulk carrier Archimedes was apprehended in Singapore on Sunday, as reported by the Supreme Court of Singapore. This incident marks the fifth arrest of a bulk carrier in the bustling Southeast Asian port this month, according to data sourced from VesselsValue.com. The Archimedes, a 2011-built Panamax vessel with a deadweight tonnage of 81,100 dwt, was detained at precisely 7:15 PM local time, following directives from Asia Practice LLP. This arrest adds to the growing list of vessels facing legal challenges in one of the world's busiest shipping hubs.