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In a significant bust, two crew members of the bulk carrier 'St. Pinot' have been charged with drug smuggling offenses as part of an operation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The accused, a 43-year-old master and a 39-year-old chief engineer, both hailed from Montenegro, are facing serious allegations of attempting to import a commercial quantity of cocaine into Western Australia. They are scheduled to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. According to police reports, the duo was implicated in a scheme that involved hiding cocaine on the vessel, with plans to discard it offshore near Fremantle for collection by another group. It is alleged that the master orchestrated the ship’s course alteration as they approached Fremantle Port to meet a cabin cruiser named 'No Fixed Address' for the exchange, which ultimately did not transpire as intended. Furthermore, the two crew members are said to have attempted to obfuscate their illicit activity by flooding the ballast tank containing the hidden drug and directed their colleagues to backdate shipping logs and submit incorrect information to port authorities. This case details serious criminal charges, as both men now face a count of importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled substance, namely cocaine, in contravention of Section 307.1(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth). If found guilty, they could face life imprisonment maximum penalties.

The maritime industry witnesses a new development as Oldendorff has entered into a time charter agreement, impacting operations significantly. The vessel was delivered at Pasir Gudang from April 16 to 17, featuring provisions for two to three laden legs. Following the completion of these legs, redelivery can be expected globally. This charter is set at a competitive rate of $13,500 per day, marking a strategic move for Oldendorff in enhancing their cargo capabilities.

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold to Shamrock Maritime, a Monaco-based ownership group, for approximately $16 million. This move marks a noteworthy addition to Shamrock Maritime's burgeoning fleet and underscores the company's continuing expansion in the maritime sector.