Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Amadeus-Amethist

In the early hours of April 28, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Amadeus Amethyst' encountered a rudder malfunction while navigating the Kiel Canal, specifically near Dükerswisch on its way from Szczecin to Goole. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. and resulted in the vessel becoming immobilized in the canal's shipping lane. Authorities implemented a halt on the ship's progression until appropriate assistance arrived. To ensure the safety of maritime operations, tugs 'Luchs' and 'Arion' were dispatched to tow the 'Amadeus Amethyst' to Brunsbüttel, where the vessel underwent necessary inspections and evaluations. The ship was safely moored in Brunsbüttel around 6:30 a.m. that day, and after completing the required assessments, it resumed its journey at 7:45 p.m., with an expected time of arrival in Goole set for April 30.

On June 10, the cargo vessel 'Amadeus Amethist' embarked on a journey from Groningen to the Niestern Sander facilities in Delfzijl for essential repairs following damage to its wheelhouse. The tow was facilitated by the Dutch tug 'Waterpoort' (IMO: 9223435), which was supported by the tug 'Njord'. The repairs are crucial to restore the ship's operational capabilities. For visual updates, check out the photos shared by the maritime community here: http://www.kustvaartforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7&start=220#p421078.

The allision involving the "Amadeus Amethist" appears to stem from a technical failure. The vessel had successfully navigated several bridges along the Albert Canal before encountering difficulties as it approached the Merksem bridge. During this approach, the crew attempted to lower the wheelhouse but encountered a malfunction in the hydraulic system. Despite their efforts to reverse the ship, the wheelhouse collided with the bridge. Fortunately, both crew members inside the wheelhouse were able to exit the structure post-allision, although one sustained an injury that required prompt medical attention at a nearby hospital. Following the incident, the crew took proactive measures by pumping additional ballast water into the tanks, which facilitated the ship's release from the bridge. They then utilized ropes and winches to maneuver the vessel to a nearby dock for comprehensive damage assessments and investigations into the cause of the allision. Traffic across the Albert Canal and the bridge was momentarily halted but is expected to reopen within hours.