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In a challenging operation, the cargo removal from the vessel "Bow Diamond" commenced following a cargo shift incident that occurred in late June 2019 in the Gulf of Aden. During this event, 17 containers filled with hazardous TNT, an explosive substance, were compromised after the ship departed from Colombo on June 15, en route to various European ports. The vessel docked at Ain Sukhna on July 8, where Five Ocean Salvage officially entered a Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) agreement to oversee the extraction of the dangerous contents and potentially other associated goods. The initial phase involves decontamination of the cargo hold by specialized ordnance experts to ensure safety during the operation. The ship’s owners, Held Shipping based in Haren/Ems, anticipate the entire process will take approximately three weeks. Fortunately, the "Bow Diamond" itself has sustained no physical damage aside from the disarray in the cargo hold and remained at the port by August 2.

In a significant development in the maritime industry, a vessel has been sold to buyers in Europe for a price tag of $4.3 million. This transaction highlights the ongoing interest and investment in maritime assets within the European market.

In a significant maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold to a European buyer for a total of $4.3 million. This sale marks another notable activity in the shipping industry, indicative of the ongoing demand for vessels in the European market.