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Statement of ship management
On Sep 13 the Nortern Marine Management published a statement egarding the accident: "It is with deep sadness and regret that Northern Marine Management, as Managers of the 298,991 dwt Belgian flagged, crude oil tanker ‘Arafura’, (IMO 9728708) report the tragic deaths of the Chief Officer and Bosun, both Indian Nationals, as the vessel rounded Cape Horn. Northern Marine Management are providing support to the families in their time of great loss. At the time of the incident, (1000 local time, Saturday 11th September) MT Arafura was on passage from Brazil to Long Beach, US West Coast in fully laden condition, in adverse weather, with large swells and waves. While a full investigation will be undertaken into the loss of our two much-valued colleagues, early indications are that after they were attending to an alarm in the forward part of the vessel, they were struck by a large wave. The MT Arafura’s course has been consequently deviated to best ensure an expedited disembarkation and repatriation of the deceased and as timely a relief of the crew as possible. It is currently heading North up the Chilean Coast with an Estimated Time of Arrival off Valparaiso of September 18. Following discussions with the Chilean Maritime Authorities it is hoped that some crew changes will be possible at the same time. Every sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to the families from both Northern Marine Management and the vessel's Owners, EURONAV."
Crew members killed in storm
On Sep 11, two crew members of the 'Arafura' suffered fatal injuries in bad weather injuries and needed to be medevaced. The Indian Chief Officer and Bosun were deadly injured while checking compartments in the forecastle area, and were hit by a wave.The Chilean Navy deployed two ships to take them off 200 kilometers from Punta Arenas in the area of the Cook Bay at 10:53 a.m. The tanker was sailing from Porto Du Acu to Long Beach at that time. The Maritime Government of Punta Arenas established contact with the ship through satellite telephony, coordinating a meeting point in the Cook Bay sector. The patrol boat 'PSG 78-Sibbald from Puerto Williams and the 'OPV 83-Marinero Fuentealba' from Punta Arenas were deployed to the scene early on Sep 12. The tanker met the Chilean Navy ships on Sep 12,and the Bowies of the seafarers were transferred. The tanker resumed its voyage along the Chilean coast, still in bad weather.
Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Macedon
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gener8 Maritime, Inc. (NYSE: GNRT) ("Gener8 Maritime"), a leading U.S.-based provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services, announced that it took delivery of the "ECO" VLCC the Gener8 Macedon on August 30, 2016 from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. The Gener8 Macedon represents the thirteenth of 21 "ECO" VLCCs expected to be delivered into Gener8 Maritime's fleet. Upon delivery, the Gener8 Macedon entered Navig8 Group's VL8 Pool.
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