Reefer SOLARTE was caught in rough weather off Namibia coast in South Atlantic, while en route from Walvis Bay to Beira Mozambique with cargo of fish, crack in hull in cargo holds area developed on Jul 23, followed by water ingress. According to Lloyd’s report, crack emerged on Jul 24. ... Read more

4 crew from a Russian reefer Solarte, 2 Lithuanians and 2 Ukrainians, were released by pirates, said Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Nov 13. They were kidnapped on Oct 19 in Nigerian waters, Russian company, manager of the vessel, was conducting all the talks, and no doubt, a ransom ... Read more

Reefer Solarte was attacked by pirates in position 03 55N 005 26E, some 100 nm west of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, at around 2030 UTC Oct 19. Vessel was under way en route to Port Harcourt from Cotonou Benin. Reportedly pirates hijacked 4 crew, including 2 Lithuanians and 2 Ukrainians. Vessel ... Read more