MV HOANG SON SUN

scrapped

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beached

beached at Chittagong 06.02.15

arrived Chittagong anchorage

arrived Chittagong anchorage 20.01.15

Hoang Son Sun remains in Salalah

The "Hoang Song Sun" continued to remain at the transhipment hub until it is deemed seaworthy. The bulkcarrier arrived at the Port of Salalah on September 20, 2011, four days after it was freed after a capture of eight months. The vessel is currently at anchorage on the outer limits of the port pending the completion of surveys, inspections and other certifications necessary to declare the ship seaworthy again. A massive encrustation of barnacles on its hull is believed to have slowed the vessel’s voyage to Salalah. On its arrival at the transhipment hub, the "Hoang Son Sun" was immediately brought alongside to allow for its crew to disembark. All 24 seafarers were found in generally good health. They were accomodated in hotels in Salalah for a couple of days of recuperation and medical checks before arrangements were made for their repatriation. All 24 crew are since back in Vietnam. Taking their place on board the bulkcarrier was a new crew of 24 Vietnamese sailors. The ship received supplies of bunker fuel, fresh water and other provisions. It then sailed to anchorage a day later pending instructions from the ship’s Vietnamese owners about the next leg of its voyage. Although the vessel is said to be in reasonable condition, some key pieces of onboard equipment that were allegedly stolen by the pirates would need to be replaced before it is declared seaworthy. It was likely that the vessel will remain in Salalah for at least another week before a decision is taken with regard to its next voyage. Details with regard to the carrier’s next port of call or ultimate destination have not been disclosed.