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On February 6, 2023, a dramatic rescue unfolded as the US Coast Guard medevaced the captain of the cargo vessel 'Peridot' about four miles off Southwest Pass, Louisiana. The incident began at 12:23 p.m. when watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received an urgent distress call via VHF-FM channel 16, indicating that the captain was suffering from dizziness and chest pains. In response, Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans dispatched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew to the location. Upon arrival, the team hoisted the captain aboard and swiftly transported him to University Medical Center in New Orleans. Fortunately, the captain is now reported to be in stable condition. The 'Peridot' had been anchored in the area since January 20, ensuring its crew and operations remained secure until the incident.

In an exciting development for the maritime industry, Propel has successfully secured a new charter agreement. The charter is set to span a duration of 2 to 3 months, starting from late September. The vessel will operate from Chittagong between September 20 and September 30, with a daily rate fixed at $13,500. This new contract marks a significant milestone for Propel as it expands its operations in the competitive shipping sector.

In a significant move within the maritime industry, SK Shipping, a prominent shipowner from Korea, has reportedly sold the 55,600 dwt bulk carrier K. Peridot to Strategic Bulk Carriers, the dry bulk division of MT Maritime Management based in Connecticut, for a price of $8.40 million. This acquisition marks a milestone for Strategic Bulk Carriers, as the K. Peridot will become their largest vessel, enhancing a fleet that has predominantly included handysize vessels and one supramax. SK Shipping’s recent fleet optimization efforts have seen a noticeable increase in bulker sales, continuing a trend observed in recent weeks. Just ten days prior, industry sources revealed that the company had sold another supramax vessel, K. Jasper, to Strategic Bulk Carriers as well. With this steady stream of vessel sales, SK Shipping is positioning itself strategically in a shifting market landscape.