Capesize bulk carrier cocaine bust UPDATE 2 Filipino crew arrested

Oct 30 Update:

Two Filipino crew of a Capesize bulk carrier GOLDEN SAVANNAH were arrested for smuggling cocaine into Korea, said Korean police in a statement released on Oct 30. One of them understood to be Chief Officer. Captain reportedly, is accused of cover-up attempt, but understood, he wasn’t involved in criminal plot. Both The ship left Korea on Sep 20, according to AIS history. Both arrested crew members denied charges.

Initial story:

August 29, 2019

Capesize bulk carrier cocaine bust, crew under investigation
Capesize GOLDEN SAVANNAH arrived at Taean Port, Korea, Yellow sea, on Aug 25, and was berthed with some 120,000 tons of thermal coal for Power Plant, same day. The ship arrived from Colombia via Singapore. Later bulk carrier was stormed by Korean Customs officers, who were alerted by US Coast Guard. According to USCG information, there was a ship to arrive to Korea with cocaine lot on board, via Singapore. 4 bags with 100 kilo of cocaine were found, hidden in fore compartment, but not in cargo hold.

All Filipino crew are under investigation, the ship remains berthed at port.

Bulk carrier GOLDEN SAVANNAH, IMO 9723538, dwt 181044, built 2017, flag HK, manager GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (EQUASIS).

Ville jo vært fint, dersom de ikke ble tatt, at de lot '' litt '' være igjen ombord, ved Avgang LOL