The Xin-Fu-Ocean: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A notable sale has taken place, with a vessel being sold to buyers in South Korea for an estimated price of $11.5 million. The transaction highlights ongoing maritime trade activity in the region. Further details about the vessel and its specifications are expected to be released soon, showcasing the continued demand for maritime assets in global markets.

A new charter has been finalized, involving the transport of 160,000 tonnes of ore from Saldanha Bay to Qingdao. This charter is set at a rate of $10.50 per ton free in and out (fio), with a scale load and a stipulated discharge of 30,000 tonnes, to be executed between December 1 and December 5. The arrangement is facilitated by NYK, marking a significant logistics move in the maritime trade sector.

In a dramatic maritime incident on October 18, 2010, the cruise ship 'Costa Classica' collided with the Belgian cargo vessel 'Lowlands Longevity' at the entrance of the Yangtze River, situated to the northeast of Shanghai. The collision occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. as the Costa Classica was making its approach from Jizhou Island in South Korea, headed towards a city port. The vessel sustained significant damage, including a long slit along its side, and temporarily lost power, leading to a loss of control. In response to the emergency, five nearby ships rushed to assist. Of these, two vessels successfully escorted the damaged cruise liner to Waigaoqiao Port by around 10 a.m. Meanwhile, the 'Lowlands Longevity' was redirected to Wusong Port for subsequent investigations into the incident.

In the early hours of October 18, 2010, the cruise ship 'Costa Classica' encountered a serious incident when it collided with the Belgian vessel 'Lowlands Longevity' near the mouth of the Yangtze River, just northeast of Shanghai. The accident took place at approximately 4:45 a.m. as the 'Costa Classica' was making its way from Jizhou Island in South Korea to a city port in China. Reports indicate that the cruise liner suffered extensive damage, specifically a long slit along its side, and faced a power failure that caused it to lose control. Following the crash, five vessels from nearby rushed to the scene to assist. Two of these ships successfully escorted the 'Costa Classica' to Waigaoqiao Port by around 10 a.m. Meanwhile, the 'Lowlands Longevity' was directed to Wusong Port for an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.