Filipino Chief Engineer of bulk carrier NORD SUNDA dies

Chief Engineer of bulk carrier NORD SUNDA, 49-year old Filipino national, passed away on Jul 16 in hospital in Le Havre, presumably because of Covid. 5 other crew who were hospitalized, recovered and will be repatriated to Manila on Jul 18. 6 other crew who were positive tested, have been repatriated to Manila on Jul 13.

NORD SUNDA had to call Le Havre France on Jun 30, being in medical emergency. The ship was en route from Buchanan Liberia to Dunkirk France with cargo of iron ore. 16 crew tested positive, 5 of them in need of hospitalization. Bulk carrier was diverted to Le Havre, where she berthed at around noon Jun 30.

Berthed Dutch cargo ship developed heavy list in Rotterdam

General cargo ship MAXIMA, berthed at Waalhaven, Rotterdam, developed a heavy starboard side list in the evening Jul 21. Water ingress in cargo hold was is thought to be the problem. Tugs and patrol boats were deployed, and additional pumps delivered, to right the ship. Situation was taken under control, as of 0440 UTC Jul 22 there were no tugs/boats at her side, while she remained in the same position.

One Filipino crew died, one hospitalized, ship under quarantine in Bulgaria

52-year old Filipino crewman of bulk carrier STAR GENESIS died in hospital in Burgas, Bulgaria, on Jul 19. Out of 20 Filipino crew 12 were tested positive, 1 died, 1 was hospitalized, the rest remain on board. The ship arrived at Burgas on Jul 14 from UAE via Suez.

Tanker sank or sinking off Aden, Yemen

An abandoned tanker on Jul 18 was reported sank or sinking off Aden port, Yemen. According to local reports, tanker is under the name of DIA, but no data found in available ships databases. She’s anchored off Aden for some 7 years, apparently abandoned and unmanned. Tanker belongs to local businessman. Below is video of distressed tanker, posted on YouTube. Oil leak is reported, oil stains already tarnished nearby coast. Authorities are trying to prevent further spread and cleanse the area.