Advantages: Looking for information about this vessel. Does anyone have experience with this vessel? How was the atmosphere onboard?
Disadvantages: No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Sold in damaged condition to Greek buyers for $7.5M "as is where is"
The "Akiba" was towed into Durban harbour on Apr 8 for inspections and repairs in the dry dock, after the ship had grounded in Maputo Bay before. Photos: http://ports.co.za/news/news_2012_04_11_01.php...
The "Akiba" which went aground in the approaches to Maputo harbour recently and which was moored in Richard's Bay since Mar 22, 2012, was towed to Durban where the ship was booked to enter dry dock fo...