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In a significant legal development, vessel owner and operator Provence Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG alongside FH Bertling Reederei GmbH have taken action regarding damages sustained during an incident on the Mississippi River. A lawsuit was formally submitted on February 10, 2017, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, naming the vessel 'Agapi S', Bright Navigation Inc., and Cooper Consolidated LLC, among others, citing negligence. The complaint outlines that back in February 2016, the vessel 'Solent' was securely moored and anchored in the lower Mississippi River when the 'Agapi S' allegedly navigated past at an excessive speed. This reckless behavior reportedly resulted in the plaintiff's barges breaking free from their moorings, leading to a collision with the 'Solent', which purportedly suffered considerable damages. The plaintiffs are holding the 'Agapi S', along with Bright Navigation Inc. and Cooper Consolidated LLC, accountable for this incident, arguing that the 'Agapi S' operated negligently in a foggy and restricted environment, navigating too closely to the eastern bank of the facility. As part of their legal action, the plaintiffs are seeking the condemnation and sale of the vessels involved to secure funds for the damages claimed, interest, and also to request any other general and equitable remedies deemed appropriate. They are being represented by Kevin J. Lavie and Adam N. Davis from Phelps Dunbar LLP based in New Orleans.

The vessel 'Agapi S' has resumed its journey to New Orleans following a health scare involving 19 out of 21 crew members who exhibited signs of food poisoning. This incident occurred just off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the afternoon of November 1, 2014. A pair of medical specialists from Luis Ayala Colon Inc. Shipping were dispatched to the ship via tugboat to evaluate the crew's health approximately five nautical miles from shore. Although the 'Agapi S' remained outside the Port of San Juan during this medical intervention, the doctors confirmed that the affected crew members were in stable condition and did not require onshore medical assistance after their treatment onboard. Reports indicated that symptoms were diminishing for 15 crew members, while four others were showing gradual improvement after receiving care. The 'Agapi S' had been en route from Saint Eustatius in the Netherland Antilles to New Orleans when the situation unfolded. The master of the vessel alerted Coast Guard Sector San Juan at 11 p.m. on October 31, detailing that crew members began experiencing symptoms after consuming fish caught by the crew earlier that day. Those who chose not to eat the fish reportedly showed no symptoms. Following this report, Coast Guard Watchstanders notified the Centers for Disease Control and the Puerto Rico Department of Health, who subsequently assessed the situation and identified the symptoms as consistent with food poisoning.

On Saturday, November 1, the U.S. Coast Guard reported an alarming incident involving the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, Agapi S, which is 680 feet long. The crew faced a serious health emergency as 19 out of 21 members became ill after consuming fish caught during their voyage, prompting the need for urgent medical intervention. Two medical professionals from Puerto Rico were transported to the vessel via tugboat to assess the situation. Fortunately, doctors indicated that while the affected crew members were stable and did not require further medical care ashore, relief was on the way. Symptoms in 15 of the crew members began to alleviate, while four others who were still unwell showed improvements after receiving onboard treatment. The Agapi S was on its route from Saint Eustatius in the Netherland Antilles to New Orleans, navigating off the coast of Puerto Rico when crew members reported their health issues. Cmdr. Kailie Benson, the chief of prevention at Sector San Juan, emphasized the importance of safeguarding both the crew's health and public safety. She noted, "The swift and effective collaboration between federal and local authorities, alongside Luis Ayala Colon Shipping, was crucial in ensuring that 19 mariners received the necessary support and maintaining the Agapi S's operational safety." This incident echoes a previous food poisoning case in July involving the JS Comet near Port Canaveral, where barracuda served to the crew led to similar health issues.