Reviews & Ratings for the Advantage-Summer

On the evening of July 17, 2022, the merchant tanker 'Advantae Summer,' carrying a crew of 28, encountered a serious incident while navigating the Strait of Gibraltar, just southwest of Tarifa. The vessel suffered a fire in its engine room during its journey from Algeciras to Huelva. The crew promptly acted to extinguish the blaze using onboard resources, but the tanker was left disabled as a result. At 1:15 a.m. on July 18, the SAR tug 'Luz de Mar' was dispatched to assist and successfully took the vessel in tow. By 5:15 a.m. the same morning, the 'Advantae Summer' was safely moored at the Delta anchorage off Algeciras, positioned at coordinates 36° 05.64' N 005° 19.45' W. Although the fire was extinguished and the crew remained unharmed, the extent of the damage to the vessel remains unreported. For visual updates and images, refer to the following links: https://twitter.com/salvamentogob/status/1549021455538692097 https://twitter.com/salvamentogob/status/1549021455538692097.

On the morning of March 6, 2019, the offshore vessel 'Advantage Summer' fell victim to a pirate attack while it was navigating 22 miles west of the Egina Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit. The incident highlights ongoing maritime security challenges in the region, raising concerns among shipping operators and authorities.

In the early hours of August 21, 2023, at approximately 02:30 hrs, the tanker Advantage Summer faced an alarming situation while navigating the Malacca Straits. A group of five assailants, attempting to board the vessel from the stern using a speedboat, triggered a quick response from the crew. Thanks to their vigilance, the potential boarding was thwarted and the intruders swiftly retreated. Following this tense moment, the ship's master promptly communicated the incident to the Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) via VHF radio, ensuring that authorities were informed of the situation.