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In a disturbing incident, the bulk carrier 'Huanghai Glory' was attacked by pirates on March 5, 2020, around 6:20 PM local time. The ship, which was carrying a crew of 23 Chinese nationals, was located approximately 85 miles south of Lagos, in the Gulf of Guinea at coordinates 05 01.8N 003 27.6. Following the attack, the vessel was reported to be drifting and unresponsive, raising concerns for the crew's safety. In response to the situation, the Nigerian Navy's patrol boat NNS 'Sparrow' was dispatched and began its approach to the distressed ship nearly 24 hours after the initial alert. This incident underscores the ongoing maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea, known for its piracy activities.

Rickmers-Linie, the esteemed German heavy lift shipping company, is set to embark on a fresh westbound round-the-world service that will link Asia, South America, and North America. The service will be inaugurated by the multipurpose heavy lift vessel, Huanghai Glory, which was constructed in 2012 and boasts a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 28,300. With an impressive lifting capacity of 160 tonnes, Huanghai Glory will be accompanied by an additional vessel on this route starting in May 2013. During her inaugural journey, the Huanghai Glory is scheduled to make her port calls at key locations including Bayuquan, Xingang, Dalian, Shanghai, and Kaohsiung in Asia, before heading to South America to visit Punta Quilla, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Vitoria, and Suape. This new service promises to enhance connectivity and expand operational reach for clients across these continents.