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In a significant transaction, Navibulgar has successfully purchased a vessel for $8 million. This acquisition marks an important milestone for the company as it expands its fleet and bolsters its operational capacity in the maritime industry. The purchase showcases Navibulgar's commitment to enhancing its services and competitiveness in the market.

In a significant development for maritime operations, the bulk carrier 'Adfines East' resumed its voyage early on April 11 at 5:30 a.m., heading towards Busan. Before embarking on its journey, the vessel made a brief stop in Longview and is anticipated to reach its destination on April 26 by 2 p.m. The ship had been anchored in the Columbia River until a new captain, deemed fit for duty, arrived to take command, ensuring safe and responsible navigation.

The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated an investigation following the grounding of the bulk carrier 'Adfines East' after it broke free from its mooring at Terminal 4 on the Willamette River on April 9. The vessel drifted approximately 1.5 miles downstream to the point where the Willamette River flows into the Columbia River, where its crew managed to anchor the ship. However, in their efforts to return to Terminal 4, the ship ran aground in water depths ranging from 27 to 30 feet. Notably, the ship's master was not present during the incident, nor was there a river pilot on board. The second-in-command attempted to navigate the vessel back to the terminal when it struck the riverbed. With assistance from tugboats, the 'Adfines East' was successfully freed and subsequently moored at the upper anchorage just north of the confluence of the two rivers. An Oregon Department of Environmental Quality spill response team arrived on scene, but fortunately, no oil spills were reported in connection with the grounding. In a related development, the captain of the vessel, Valeriy Sharykin, has pleaded guilty to operating a commercial ship while under the influence of alcohol. The 62-year-old Russian national entered his plea on April 9 at the U.S. District Court in Portland, where he received a two-year probation sentence that includes a ban on sailing in U.S. waters. Additionally, Sharykin is required to pay a $1,000 fine to the court and another $1,000 to an alcohol treatment facility. Coast Guard inspectors detected a notable odor of alcohol during their examination of the freighter, confirming that Sharykin's blood-alcohol level was over four times the legal limit.