Reviews & Ratings for the Star-Minerva

In a notable transaction within the maritime sector, a vessel has been sold for an impressive $17.2 million to an undisclosed buyer. This sale reflects ongoing dynamics in the shipping industry, with finances indicating strong market interest. The identity of the buyer remains a mystery, but this deal emphasizes the active trading market for maritime assets.

SANKO Steamship has successfully secured the release of the Supramax bulker Sanko Mineral from its detention in the Port of Baltimore, where it had been held for close to three months. This significant development marks the end of a challenging period for the vessel and its operators.

On July 12, 2012, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of the captain aboard the 'Sanko Mineral', which was anchored in Annapolis Harbor. At about 11 a.m., a call was made to Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, indicating that the ship’s master required urgent medical assistance. The vessel's representative played a significant role in communicating the distress signal to the authorities. A response team from Coast Guard Station Annapolis swiftly deployed a 45-foot Response Boat – Medium to the scene, where the crew successfully transferred the captain onboard. During the transit back to the station, the man was administered emergency oxygen. Upon arrival, he was promptly handed over to emergency medical personnel and subsequently transported to the Anne Arundel County Medical Center for further treatment.