Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Spar-Gemini

On June 21, 2018, the bulk carrier "Spar Gemini" encountered a rudder failure while traversing the Pacific Ocean near the Baja California Peninsula. The vessel was in transit from Vila di Conde, making stops in Colon and Balboa, on its way to Japan when it became adrift. After being without power for several days, the "Spar Gemini" was taken under tow by the tug "VB Tabasco" (IMO: 9395824) on June 28, steering a course towards Manzanillo. The convoy arrived at the port on July 4 at 3:50 p.m. where extensive repairs were promptly initiated. Following the successful completion of the necessary work, the "Spar Gemini" departed from Manzanillo on September 10, anchoring in anchorage C off the port at 11:30 p.m.

Cargill has successfully arranged a new time charter featuring prompt delivery from Singapore. The vessel will embark on a journey through Indonesia before its redelivery in Thailand. This charter agreement offers an attractive rate of $11,500 per day, enhancing Cargill's operational capacity in the region.

On September 15, 2011, at 18:30 local time (14:30 UTC), the bulk carrier SPAR GEMINI found itself in a precarious situation while navigating approximately 115 nautical miles southeast of Port Salalah, Oman, at coordinates 16°30'0" N, 056°00'0" E. A suspected piracy skiff approached the vessel at a speed of 15 to 20 knots, prompting immediate action from the ship's master. In an effort to safeguard the crew and cargo, the master raised the alarm, executed evasive maneuvers, and enlisted the help of the onboard security team. As the skiff closed in to within 600 meters, the security team discharged a warning shot, successfully deterring the suspicious craft, which subsequently reduced its speed and veered away from the SPAR GEMINI. This incident underscores the ongoing risk of piracy in the region, emphasizing the importance of maritime security measures.