Reviews & Ratings for the Aeolos

On January 13 at 7:45 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Aeolos' safely secured its position off the coast of Piraeus, located at coordinates 37° 54.46' N, 023° 33.77' E. This anchoring follows an extensive salvage operation that began a week prior when the vessel experienced a rudder failure during a fierce storm classified as wind force 10 northeast of Cape Malea on January 6. The 'Aeolos,' with a crew of 23, encountered severe challenges during this incident. The heroic efforts of two tugs, 'Vernicos Sifnos' (IMO: 9420435) and 'Alexander' (IMO: 9020405), operated by Med Tugs, played a crucial role in facilitating the ship's safe tow to a secure anchorage, where assessments of the mechanical damage will be conducted. These tugs have remained on standby throughout the operation. On January 14 at approximately 9 a.m., additional support arrived as tugs ‘Ifestos 2‘ (IMO: 7811525), ‘Chrisos XLii‘ (IMO: 8127921), and ‘Karapiperis New Gene‘ (IMO: 9080663) joined the effort to pull the bulk carrier to a designated mooring at Ampelakia. For more details and visuals, visit the report at https://maritimedanmark.dk/?Id=42672.

The bulk carrier 'Aeolos' is currently adrift amidst severe weather conditions south of the Peloponnese. Fortunately, it has been secured by the tug 'Vernicos Sifnos' (IMO: 9420435), which departed from Piraeus on January 6. Additionally, the tug 'Alexander' (IMO: 9020405) was reported in the area on January 11, ready to assist. The towage operation is set to commence as soon as the weather improves, as winds in the region have intensified to a force 10 on the Beaufort scale. The 'Aeolos' is carrying a heavy load of steel products, having set sail from Gebze headed to Malta, and is currently manned by a crew of 22.

On January 6, 2020, the bulk carrier 'Aeolos' experienced a severe rudder failure, leaving the vessel adrift in the treacherous waters of the Aegean Sea, located northeast of Cape Maleas and southeast of the Peloponnese. With 22 crew members aboard, the ship was navigating from Diliskelesi, Turkey, to San Nicolas, Argentina, carrying a substantial cargo of 19,273.42 tons of iron ore. The Aegean Sea was facing tumultuous conditions, featuring storm winds of force 10 from the north and temperatures plummeting close to freezing, complicating rescue efforts. The Greek Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) was closely monitoring the situation, prepared to step in. By 7 a.m., the 'Aeolos' was classed as Not Under Command (NUC) and was drifting in a south-southwestern trajectory. In response, the Greek Coast Guard deployed two patrol boats to assist the vessel, maintaining constant communication with the captain. Additionally, a tugboat was dispatched from Piraeus to tow the stricken ship to safety. Nearby vessels were also requested to aid the Coast Guard in the operation, highlighting the collaborative effort to ensure the crew's safety and the protection of maritime interests.