Reviews & Ratings for the Akurey

In the early hours of June 18, 2018, the fishing trawler 'Akurey - AK 10' experienced a mechanical failure when its main engine's tappet pushrod broke while operating in fishing waters west of Isafjordur, located in the northwestern region of Iceland. The distress call was made at 7 a.m., prompting a swift response from the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel 'Thor.' At the time, the 'Thor' was stationed nearly 70 nautical miles away in Bíldudalur. After navigating to the scene, 'Thor' arrived at the disabled trawler by 1 p.m. Soon thereafter, a successful towing operation was initiated, allowing the 'Akurey' to be brought safely back to Reykjavik. The journey to the capital took approximately 24 hours, with the convoy reaching Reykjavik on June 19 at 12:20 p.m. Upon arrival, tugboats took over the operation to guide the trawler into port. For further details and visual coverage, you can view the Icelandic reports with accompanying photographs at these links: http://www.lhg.is/frettir-og-fjolmidlar/frettasafn/frettayfirlit/vardskipid-thor-komid-med-akurey-til-reykjavikur and http://www.lhg.is/frettir-og-fjolmidlar/frettasafn/frettayfirlit/vardskipid-thor-med-akurey-i-togi-a-leid-til-reykjavikur.

On the evening of February 6, 2018, the fishing vessel 'Akurey' faced a challenging situation after a fouled propeller left it disabled in the waters west of Reykjavik, off Faxaflói. The captain promptly contacted Iceland's Coast Guard command center for assistance once the trawl was recovered. Soon after, the trawler 'Ottó N. Þorláksson - RE-203' arrived on the scene, ready to provide help by taking the 'Akurey' under tow. Unfortunately, worsening weather conditions raised concerns for the safety of the operation, prompting the Coast Guard to deploy additional support. The vessel 'Thor' was dispatched to assist on February 7 at 10 a.m., aiming to guide the ill-fated trawler safely back to Reykjavik. Concurrently, the nearby Greenlandic fishing vessel 'Tasermiut' was contacted to keep an eye on the situation. While the 'Ottó N. Þorláksson' towed the 'Akurey' at a steady pace of seven knots northwest of Garðskaga, the 'Thor' joined the convoy. The combined efforts of the rescue vessels culminated successfully as the 'Akurey' reached its destination, safely berthed in port by 9:30 p.m. on February 7, ensuring a safe return for all crew members on board.