Ak-Glorious Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The extensive repairs on the 'Manisa Camilla' are set to conclude this week in Ceuta, following a hull compromise that left a significant gap. In addition, the vessel's bow bulb experienced minor damage that will be addressed during scheduled dry-docking in six months. The shipowner engaged the services of a naval repair firm based in Los Barrios to undertake this work. The process began with the careful removal of compromised steel plates, which were secured on board the vessel. Subsequently, reconstruction of the internal frame structure was completed before finalizing the repairs with the welding of new steel plates to the hull. The Maritime Captaincy has confirmed that these repair operations will wrap up shortly, allowing the 'Manisa Camilla,' which is currently carrying a cement cargo, to resume its journey toward Denmark. The ship is expected to make its delivery in Aarhus, with an estimated arrival date of September 5. The repairs were officially marked complete on August 28, and the vessel departed from the Ceuta port at 7 p.m. For further details, you can view the Spanish report complete with photos at: https://elfarodeceuta.es/avanzan-trabajos-reparacion-manisa-camilla-muelle-espana/

On August 14, 2018, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the cargo ship "Manisa Camilla" experienced an unfortunate allision with the heliport pier while attempting to dock at the Alfau wharf in Ceuta. The ship, which had just arrived from Sevilla, was under the guidance of two tugboats when the incident occurred. The collision resulted in significant damage to the concrete structure of the pier and left the portside bow of the vessel with a breach above the waterline. Preliminary investigations indicated that the allision was triggered by an engine failure in one of the assisting tugs, leading to a loss of control over the "Manisa Camilla." Compounding the situation, strong winds were believed to exacerbate the circumstances of the accident. For further details, Spanish media coverage featuring photos and videos can be found at the following links: [El Faro de Ceuta](https://elfarodeceuta.es/un-carguero-holandes-choca-contra-el-helipuerto-de-ceuta/) and [Ceuta Actualidad](https://www.ceutaactualidad.com/articulo/puerto/carguero-choca-pantalan-helipuerto/20180814140927070164.html).