Tiger-West Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant maritime deal, Louis Dreyfus has successfully secured a new time charter. The vessel was delivered in Nantong, China, and is set to embark on a journey through the North Pacific. Following this voyage, the ship will be redelivered within the Singapore-Japan range. The agreed daily hire rate for this charter stands at an impressive $8,750, highlighting the value of the current shipping market.

On June 11, 2016, the cargo ship 'Tiger West' was implicated in a troubling hit-and-run incident in the South China Sea while traveling from Itaqui to Fangcheng. Reports indicate that an unidentified freighter collided with the Vietnamese fishing vessel 'BV 4507 TS' before fleeing the scene. This tragic event led to the sinking of the fishing vessel, resulting in the rescue of 12 out of 13 crew members by a nearby fishing boat, though it was confirmed that one fisherman lost his life. Vietnamese authorities have subsequently identified the freighter involved as the 'Tiger West', prompting ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding this maritime accident.