Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Stinnes-Zephir

On July 26, 2019, the freighter BBC Mekong encountered significant mechanical issues while navigating the Kiel Canal, carrying a Liebherr mobile crane from Rostock to Antwerp. The vessel suffered engine problems, which caused it to drift dangerously close to the canal embankment on multiple occasions during its westbound transit. In response to the distress call, the SFK tugs Holtenau and Stein were dispatched from Kiel to provide emergency assistance after the ship experienced a rudder failure near Groß-Nordsee. The tugs successfully took the struggling vessel in tow at Königsförde, where it had halted in coordination with traffic control measures in Brunsbüttel. Arriving at the scene at 7 a.m., the tugs began towing the BBC Mekong towards Brunsbüttel, where the ship docked at 2:50 p.m. Repairs were swiftly organized, allowing the vessel to resume its journey to Antwerp at 3:45 p.m., with an estimated time of arrival set for July 27 at 4 p.m. For more details, see the original German report with accompanying photos: https://www.kn-online.de/Lokales/Nord-Ostsee-Kanal/Frachter-BBC-Mekong-blieb-im-Kanal-mit-Maschinenschaden-liegen.

Clipper has officially received the Clipper Newark, a remarkable newbuilding vessel that marks the second installment in a series of four 17,000 dwt multi-purpose vessels commissioned from Tongfang Shipyard in China. This significant delivery aligns with Clipper Projects' strategic initiative to revitalize its fleet. The Clipper Newark is currently under a time charter that extends until the end of October 2011. On her inaugural journey, the vessel is tasked with transporting project cargo from the Far East to Brazil, showcasing her capabilities on the global stage.