Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Shanghai-Voyager

On July 26, 2026, the container ship 'Shanghai Voyager', traveling from Penang to Hong Kong, played a heroic role in rescuing four crew members from the tug 'AOM 787' after it tragically sank in the tumultuous waters of the Anambas Islands District, Riau Islands Province. The incident unfolded amid severe weather conditions that compromised the tug's stability while it was towing a barge. To mitigate risk, the crew made the difficult decision to sever the towing line connecting the tug to the barge. However, shortly after, the tug capsized and sank at approximately 1 p.m. LT, leaving the crew with little time to escape—resulting in their belongings, including essential documents such as passports, being lost to the depths. The weather presented significant challenges, with wind and waves reaching heights of two meters, complicating visibility due to heavy rainfall. Despite firing distress flares, the crew's efforts to signal nearby vessels initially went unnoticed, while two ships passed within proximity without rendering assistance. In response to the emergency, the Indonesian Rescue Coordination Center directed the 'Shanghai Voyager' to alter its course approximately 70 nautical miles north to locate the stranded sailors. Local rescue teams were unable to navigate the treacherous conditions, leaving the container ship as the best hope. Thanks to the vigilance of the 2nd officer aboard the 'Shanghai Voyager', the drifting life raft was spotted. The captain methodically maneuvered the vessel despite the challenging weather, ultimately reaching the survivors after a 45-minute effort. Following their rescue, the crew of 'Shanghai Voyager' conducted medical checks to ensure the health of the survivors before they were handed over to local authorities. At the request of Indonesian Search and Rescue (SAR) forces, Captain Zulkifli and his crew members Arbain, Dodi, and Tawakal were subsequently transported to Tarempa Regional General Hospital for further medical evaluation. Thankfully, all were reported to be in good health. This rescue operation involved collaboration from the National SAR Agency, the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and the National Police.

In a noteworthy development for the maritime industry, two vessels from the troubled Hanjin Shipping have made their way to Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar Terminal. The 'Hanjin Jebel Ali' arrived at the terminal on September 21, 2016, at precisely 3:35 PM and departed the next morning at 3:30 AM. Following closely behind, the 'Hanjin Argentina' docked at the terminal on September 22 at 3:00 PM, with plans to set sail again on September 23 at 5:00 PM. This port call highlights ongoing activities amid challenges faced by the shipping giant.