Olib G: chemical tanker ransomed for $3 million

The chemtanker OLIB G, Malta-flag, Frio Maritime S.A. Greece, , with a crew of 18 (15 Georgians and 3 Turks), was released after the $3 million ransom was dropped onto the ship

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Rena: Costamare boxship away off Astrolabe Reef

An investigation into the grounding and breaking up of the Rena, a Liberian-flagged ship owned by the Greek shipping firm Costamare, is ongoing. The ship's captain and navigation officer, both Philippine nationals, will next month face criminal charges relating to operating a vessel in a dangerous manner and allowing the release of toxic materials.

Prosecuting the pirates of the Iranian-flagged ship,

NCIS's Schminsky said the Iranian boat's captain thanked the U.S. for assistance. "He was afraid that without our help, they could have been there for months," the U.S. team gave the crew food, water and medical care, and on January 6 they moved the captured pirates to the Stennis. They will remain there while the U.S. considers options for prosecution and consults with other nations that have joined forces against piracy.

"Sadly, this is not a new thing," Nuland told reporters, citing more than 1,000 pirates picked up at sea who are under prosecution in some 20 countries. "So this is always a question of where to send them and who will do the prosecution."
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DDG 100 and NCIS rescue Iranians from pirates

At approximately 12:30 p.m,January 5, an SH-60S Seahawk from the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) detected a suspected pirate skiff alongside the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai. The Navy took custody of the pirates under Josh Schminky, a Navy Criminal Investigative Service agent aboard the Kidd. The next morning when they were transferred to the USS John C. Stennis where the matter will be reviewed for prosecution. The pirates currently remain on the Stennis. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations

Hijack freed outside Bosaso Port Somalia

Prognostication

Somali pirates released the Indian-flagged Savina al-Salaam and its' 16 all-Indian crew without ransom on Thursday.

The pirates released the boat late on January 5 at 4:30pm. There was no ransom paid.

It's unclear why the pirates abandoned the boat, but it seems that they weren't expecting a ship carrying livestock. “The boat carried 3620 livestock, and it appears the pirates thought the boat was carrying only goods – so they thought to use it to mount attacks from – but they didn't want to deal with the livestock, the hijackers found the Savina too heavy to use as a mothership for launching attacks.

The Savina al-Salaam is now on course for Oman.

[earlier]Livestock carrier said to be named Savina Al-Salaam,and owned 'by India', has 16 crew. All are Indian. The boat also carried four Somali passengers, three women and one man, all have Oman visas, The cargo was 3620 animals, livestock loaded at Bosaso Port. The name of captain is Naaji Hussien. They hijacked while the boat was at sea and heading to Oman,"

9,206 grt; 12,113 dwt.
Built: 1975 by ENVC - Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo SA. Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Yard no 95.
Main engine: six-cylinder,two -stroke H Cegielski-Sulzer 6RND68 of 7,200 bhp at 157 rpm. Speed: 18 knots.
Built for Arya National Shipping Lines SA, Iran as ARYA ZAR; renamed in 1980.
2003-to breakers at Mumbai, India 28/6
Status: Dead Added: Dec 01, 2011

Name: Iran Salam
IMO: 7385162
Callsign: EPDZ
Last known flag: IRAN
Former name(s):
- Arya Zar (Until 1980 Jul 19)


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Berge Everest: Capesize Bulker arrives in Dalian

BERGE EVEREST
388,133 DWT, Ore Carrier, Built 2011

Owners/Managers are Berge Bulk AS, Built at Bohai Shipbld., Panama Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 360.97 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 345.34 m., Draught of 23.00 m., Beam of 65.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 195,199, Wartsila Engine, Speed of 14.80 kts.
Owner/Manager Details

Berge Bulk (Norway) AS
Specialised Details

Strengthened for Ore, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo.
IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Berge Everest. Capesize Bulker, Call Sign 3FIE3, IMO Number 9447536. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 30.50 m., Tonnage of 66,019 International Net and 382,003 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7RT-flex84T-D.


The first of Vale's (VALE5.SA) giant dry bulk vessels to arrive in China has completed delivery of its iron ore cargo. Vale's ChinaMax from Dalian is heading back to Singapore - presumably for bunkers - then Brazil for the next cargo.

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Prem Divya: a tragedy say Cremers and Mittal

The crude carrier was rocked by three blasts on Thursday that erupted at the aft of the ship, damaging its engine room, living quarters and bridge. The Mercator chairman, HK Mittal, and the Anglo-Eastern Group chief executive, Peter Cremers, issued a statement in which they promised an investigation to "prevent a repeat of such a tragedy".
[AESM seminar on complacency] Marcel Liedts, COO of the Anglo-Eastern group, who explained the relevance of the theme of the seminar and stressed on how the company must protect itself from the scourge of complacency among seafarers.
The process of an MBO ( Management Buy Out) in 1998 and a subsequent merger with an established UK ship manager, Denholm Ship Management in 2001 were the key factors in establishing the present AE Group as a truly independent global based ship manager
Mr. Mittal acquired Mercator Lines Ltd. in 1988 . His personal ventures include a Ship Building Yard in Mumbai suburbs, a Healthcare unit & a Sulphuric Acid production plant in north India. 

IMO Number: 9138599
Flag: India
Builder:Country: People`s Republic of China
Company: Dalian NS
Year: 1998
Type: Oil or Oil Products Tanke
rSequence: MNSNMKFHull Form: HTonnage:Gross Tonnage: 57,950 tonsDeadweight: 109,227 tonnesDimensions: 244.47×42.03×15.52m (802.07×137.89×50.92ft)Speed: 15.3ktMachinery:Screw Type: Single ScrewEngine Type: Motor vesselCompany: SulzerEx Names: ex-SeaqueenNotes: Similar todocument.write('DONAX') [9215050]
Sister/Similar Ships: Sister: DL IRIS [9138604] (Ko) ex-SeastarProbably sister: SEAPRIDE I [9151838] (Ma)

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