In August, Hanjin Shipping Co. filed for bankruptcy protection and was banned from calling at U.S. ports. Since then, the carrier’s troubles have only continued to grow. The question remains, however, of what will happen to its fleet. Recent reports speculate that Hanjin will likely begin to sell some of its most valuable ships soon as the company head towards liquidation.
During this interim period ahead of these sales, understanding the location and status of Hanjin’s fleet is important, especially for those whose cargoes are on board. Since June, there has been a steep decline in the number of port calls for ships in the Hanjin fleet, as they have been banned from calling at several ports around the world, including the U.S. Here is a quick snapshot of a sampling of Hanjin’s container ships from Genscape Vesseltracker, including their long-term tracks since September 1, positions, and declared destinations:
Hanjin Africa, U.K., Container Ship, IMO: #9502910
Hanjin Algecrias, Malta, Container Ship, IMO: #9443047
Hanjin America, U.K., Container Ship, IMO: #9502946
Hanjin Ami, Hong Kong, Container Ship, IMO: #9630391
Hanjin Aqua, Panama, Container Ship, IMO: #9632480
Hanjin Argentina, Singapore, Container Ship, IMO: #9632765
Hanjin Asia, U.K., Container Ship, IMO: #9502867
Hanjin Europe, U.K., Container Ship, IMO: #9502908
After the departure from Eurogate the unloaded "Hanjin Europe" dropped anchor off Heligoland with supplies for 17 days left, adjacent to the fully loaded "Hanjin Harmony", which left out the calls at Antwerp and Rotterdam, but could not enter the port of Hamburg.
Hanjin Gdynia, Panama, Container Ship, IMO: #9389409
Hanjin Greece, Liberia, Container Ship, IMO: #9484948
Among the first Hanjin ships to berth at U.S. ports in September after weeks of idling in the water, the "Hanjin Greece" was expected to berth on September 21 at the Port of Oakland. For the sake of customers with cargo on those ships, we’re glad this day has finally come,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle in a statement. “Businesses can’t operate with products stuck at sea.” The Hanjin Greece will unload about 450 loaded import containers in Oakland, according to the port.
Hanjin Miami, German, Container Ship, IMO: #9290476
Container ship "Hanjin Miami" was waiting to unload at Maher Terminals LLC in Elizabeth and finally received authority to dock on September 22. The ship is loaded with televisions, computers, and other merchandise headed for retailers.
Hanjin Milano, Marshall Islands, Container Ship, IMO: #9431680
Hanjin Shipping has ordered its container ship "Hanjin Milano" to drop anchor outside the heads at Patrick Stevedores Container Terminal in an attempt to prevent authorities seizing the vessel under the order of creditors.The stranded crew are thought to have around two weeks of food supplies.
Hanjin Scarlet, Panama, Container Ship, IMO: #9624287
The "Hanjin Scarlet" which had been unloading Port of Prince Rupert, British Colombia, was arrested on September 14 in the afternoon, while preparing to leave port bound for Seattle. The vessel was arrested by terminal operator DP World that is claiming $1.6m in unpaid bills from Hanjin ships. The "Hanjin Scarlet" had been calling at DP World’s Fairview Terminal after a deal had been struck with the terminal operator and CN Rail to offload boxes.
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