Ac-Splendor Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On September 8, 2026, the vessel 'AC Splendor' was detained in the bustling port of Tianjin after inspectors identified four significant deficiencies that required immediate attention. The issues reported included inadequate water and weathertight conditions specifically relating to ventilators and air pipes, with deficiencies classified under code 03108. Additionally, fire safety concerns were noted, including the integrity of decks, bulkheads, and various penetrations (code 07103). Structural conditions were also flagged due to the malfunctioning water level detectors on cargo ships (code 02139). Lastly, concerns regarding the fire pumps and their related piping systems were recorded (code 07113). Notably, these deficiencies are reported to not be the responsibility of the Recognized Organization (RO) overseeing the vessel's operations.

In a devastating turn of events, a second individual has succumbed to injuries sustained in an incident involving a mooring line snap connected to the cargo vessel 'Ansac Splendor' at the Port of Longview. Ping-Shan Li, aged 41 and hailing from China, was the chief mate aboard the 'Ansac Splendor' and tragically passed away on June 29 at the Southwest Washington Medical Center, following critical injuries suffered the day before. His family has been informed of his passing. On June 28, as the ship was maneuvering towards a loading hatch, a heavy line measuring nearly two inches in diameter snapped, leading to this unfortunate accident. Bryan Jacobs, a 34-year-old member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and a devoted father of three, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. Additionally, two other individuals—a longshoreman and a security guard—sustained injuries but are expected to recover. The incident is currently under thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

In a tragic turn of events on the morning of June 28, 2018, at the Longview Port, a line connecting the vessel 'Ansac Splendor' to the dock snapped, resulting in one death and several injuries. The line recoiled violently, fatally striking 34-year-old Byron Jacobs, a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The chief mate aboard the 'Ansac Splendor' also suffered from the incident and is currently in critical condition at Southwest Washington Medical Center. Additionally, another longshore worker and a security guard sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The vessel remains docked at Berth 5 of the Port as investigations continue.