Yangze-901 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant enforcement action, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed a 12-month ban on the bulk carrier 'TW Hamburg' from entering Australian ports. This decision was made after AMSA inspectors conducted a thorough inspection of the vessel in Gladstone on July 24, 2020. The inspection was prompted by a tip-off from crew members regarding expired employment contracts and their pending repatriation. Upon boarding, inspectors were approached by seafarers who expressed concerns over underpayment. Following an investigation, AMSA confirmed that the crew was collectively owed approximately AUD $42,000. Furthermore, it was revealed that the crew members possessed duplicate employment agreements indicating wage discrepancies of about 25%, leading to unjust underpayment. In addition to financial discrepancies, AMSA officials found that the quality and quantity of food onboard fell short of the standards mandated by the Maritime Labour Convention. The living conditions aboard the 'TW Hamburg' were alarming, with a filthy galley and inadequate hygiene practices observed throughout the ship. Fortunately, the crew has since been repatriated following these findings. The 'TW Hamburg' left Gladstone on July 25, heading to Jing Tang, and will remain banned from Australian ports until July 29, 2021.

A new charter has been successfully finalized, with the vessel set to be delivered in Amsterdam by the end of May. The ship will embark on a journey through the Orinoco River before making its way to China. This agreement, brokered with Sino East, comes with a handsome daily rate of $13,500, making it a lucrative opportunity for all parties involved.

In a landmark event for the Murmansk Commercial Sea Port, a Capesize dry bulk carrier made its debut at Berth Number 13. The vessel, named TW Hamburg, successfully loaded a substantial cargo of 91,099 tons of export coal sourced from SUEK. The loading process, which took place over a span of four days and 8.5 hours, concluded on July 24, 2012. This berth, with a depth of 12.5 meters, was utilized despite the bulker’s maximum draft of 14.9 meters. The TW Hamburg measures an impressive 229 meters in length and 38 meters in breadth, accommodating a loaded draft of approximately 15 meters, marking a significant achievement for the port and its operational capabilities.