Agrasen Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

After an extended stay of over two years at the Drammen port, the bitumen tanker 'Ioli,' which had been docked since October 1, 2016, has been successfully towed out. The Danish tugboat 'Hunter' (IMO: 9468372) facilitated this operation, guiding the 'Ioli' to Fredrikshavn, where it arrived on December 29 at 10:15 p.m. for much-needed repairs. This marks a significant milestone for the vessel and its crew, as they move forward from the challenges faced during its lengthy docked period.

The abandoned tanker 'Ioli' has been docked at Drammen since October 1, 2016, carrying a crew of 14 Filipinos who once faced a crisis over unpaid wages. Initially, the crew refused to offload the vessel's cargo due to several months without salary from their shipping company. While they eventually managed to return home, the 'Ioli' has remained in Drammen, now sitting idle for 17 months. Despite the Greek owners' apparent disinterest in the vessel, the National Bank of Greece is preparing for a forced sale to recover valuable assets from the ship. This sale is scheduled to take place after Easter. Additionally, concerns grew last winter about potential frost damage leading to the tanker's sinking, but it has since been under daily surveillance. For detailed visuals and updates, refer to the Norwegian report with a photo: https://drm24.no/nyheter/skipet-ingen-ser-ut-til-a-bry-seg-om-183550.

On the morning of February 9, 2017, the abandoned tanker Ioli, which has been docked at Drammen since October 2016, suffered a serious incident as it began taking in water due to a leak in its engine room. The local fire department swiftly responded to the emergency, deploying pumps to mitigate the situation. This leak comes after earlier bilge work was conducted on February 7, when a prior leak was identified. The Ioli, which was previously loaded with bitumen, has been in a state of abandonment following the repatriation of its Philippine crew due to a dispute over unpaid wages. This unfortunate circumstance left the vessel without access to electricity, leaving it vulnerable to the elements. As colder temperatures set in this week, the condition of the ship deteriorated, resulting in significant water ingress. Contact has been made with the supposed owners of the vessel, as noted by Deputy Port Director Ivar Vannebo. However, it was revealed that the individuals he communicated with were merely a management company, and the actual owners of the Ioli remain unidentified. Previously, the tanker operated between Gothenburg and Drammen during the summer months. For further insights, you can view a Norwegian report with photos at the following link: https://www.dt.no/nyhet/drammen/buskerud/oljetanker-tok-inn-vann/s/5-57-554470.