Dynamic-Striker

Two of the onboard cranes of the 'Dynamic Striker' have collapsed on the high seas, while the ship was sailing in the Mediterranean, en route from Terneuzen, where it had sailed on Jan 18 and arrived at Carteya Guadarranque on Jan 29. The ship entered the port of Algeciras on Jan 31, where repairs of the damaged cranes have commenced. The ship remained stationary at the Total Terminal International Algeciras as of Feb 18. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3806873?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

The captain of the "Dynamic Striker" has confessed that they were trying to flee from Indian waters and moving towards Port Fujiriyah in the United Arab Emirates. When asked why they did this despite several warnings issued by the Port Trust, the Coast Guard and the navy, Sergiy said that he was only following the orders of his superiors from the shipping company that owns the ship. A team from the Ukraine consulate general’s office visited the Yellow Gate police station along with its lawyer. They were allowed to meet the arrested accused and they were satisfied with the investigation being carried out. The other three arrested — the vessel’s radio officer, deck officer and chief engineer — were arrested as they did not try to stop the captain despite knowing that several alerts and signals were sent by maritime and security agencies.

Anonymous source said there are unconfirmed rumours, that London Court ruled not to offload cargo as cargo owner, company Ispat industries, failed it’s obligations under the contract. Vessel stayed in Mumbai from Oct 28, and ran out of food and fresh water. Full update incldn media news at: http://www.odin.tc/eng/articles/908-Bulk-carrier-Dynamic-Striker-and-crew-arrest-update-and-some-explanations-as-to-grounds-of-the-story.asp