Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Transmeridian

In a significant operation at the bustling Port of Santos, the Brazilian Federal Police (PF) collaborated with the Brazilian Navy to confiscate an impressive 212 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the cargo vessel 'Transmeridian.' This ship was en route to Rotterdam when it caught the attention of authorities, who selected it for inspection based on advanced risk assessment and intelligence evaluations. The cocaine was cleverly stowed away in the ship's sea box, a compartment located below the waterline primarily used for cooling the engines and supplying water for the firefighting system. The operation required the expertise of Navy and federal police divers to locate and extract the hidden narcotics. Following the drug seizure, the Santos Federal Police Station initiated a thorough investigation, although no arrests have been made at this point. For more details and visual coverage, you can view the report with accompanying images and videos at CNN Brasil.

On December 16, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Voge Julie', which had departed from Odense Vigeroe at 1:45 p.m., encountered difficulties and ran aground while navigating out of the Odense Fjord. Emergency responders quickly sprang into action, utilizing a tugboat to successfully refloat the stranded vessel. However, the 'Voge Julie' was subsequently held for investigation purposes and anchored at coordinates 55° 35.83' N and 010° 31.36' E. As a precautionary measure, the anti-pollution vessel 'Marie Miljø', which had recently concluded its operations near Norholm off Marstal, was dispatched to the scene to monitor any potential environmental impact. In addition, divers from the inspection team 'Seadiver' (MMSI: 219007462) conducted thorough assessments of the hull to ensure its integrity after the grounding. Following comprehensive inspections, the 'Voge Julie', which was initially bound for Gothenburg at the time of the incident, received clearance to resume its voyage on December 17. The ship subsequently moored at the Skagen anchorage, reaching its new position at approximately noon, with coordinates 57° 40.57' N and 010° 36.58' E. This incident underscores the importance of maritime safety protocols and swift emergency response in safeguarding vessels and protecting marine environments.

On May 10, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Voge Julie' was detained by the local Coast Guard in Porto Empedocle after a rigorous inspection during a Port State Control Unit operation. The ship, which had just arrived from Haifa on May 9 to load a substantial cargo of salt, fell under scrutiny due to multiple serious deficiencies. Jointly conducted by Port State Control inspectors and personnel from the Trapani Port Authority, the inspection revealed that the 'Voge Julie' was operating below international safety standards for maritime navigation. Key issues included significant shortcomings in ship and equipment maintenance as well as deficiencies in the vessel's quality management system. Currently, the 'Voge Julie' remains in port, awaiting necessary repairs and assurances that it meets minimum safety standards to receive clearance for its next voyage, including the issuance of a revised safety certification.