Wb-Journey Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 20, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Apollo Stella', traveling from Port Klang to Hokkaido with a crew of 17 Indonesian nationals, encountered a significant engine failure. This incident occurred off the coastline of Shimane Prefecture, resulting in the ship becoming disabled. The Sakai Coast Guard's patrol boat 'Oki' was dispatched to the site and engaged in towing operations for the 'Apollo Stella', which was found drifting in the Sea of Japan about 10 kilometers southwest of Hinomisaki, Izumo City. The towing commenced on February 21 around 4 a.m. Authorities are evaluating whether to transfer the vessel to another ship to proceed to a designated port for necessary repairs.