What Crew Members Say About Ura

On August 14, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Ura', sailing from Porsgrunn to Ceuta with a crew of 11, encountered an issue with a faulty injector on cylinder number one. This incident occurred while navigating the southwest bound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme off Dungeness. In response to the malfunction, the 'Ura' deviated from its course and anchored at coordinates 50 59 05 N, 001 02 08 E, approximately 5.5 nautical miles from Dungeness Point, to conduct necessary repair operations. Carrying a cargo of 7,082 tonnes of fertilizer, the vessel successfully completed its repairs and resumed its journey around 2 p.m., estimating its arrival in Ceuta by August 18.

A maritime vessel has successfully been sold at auction for around $4.9 million to a buyer whose identity remains undisclosed. This transaction highlights the ongoing activity in the maritime auction market, where significant vessels continue to change hands as buyers seek to expand their fleets or invest in maritime assets.