Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Andalucia-Express

The 'CMA CGM Andalucía', a ConRo ship, found itself in troubled waters while on its journey from Anaga to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel experienced a critical malfunction with its main engine, leaving it adrift in the shipping channel that separates Tenerife from Gran Canaria. In response to the distress, the salvage tug 'Miguel de Cervantes' (IMO: 9320116) was dispatched to render assistance and successfully took the stranded ship in tow. Upon arrival at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, two additional tugs, 'VB Tenerife' (IMO: 9181429) and 'VB Canarias' (IMO: 9289271), joined the operation to ensure the secure docking of the 'CMA CGM Andalucía' at the Eastern dock. For a detailed report featuring photos, visit: https://www.puentedemando.com/en/salvage-vessel-miguel-de-cervantes-assists-cma-cgm-andalucia/

The cargo vessel 'OPDR Andalucia' is currently navigating towards Gibraltar, with its last recorded position logged at 19:40 CET on January 20, situated at coordinates 34°34'N and 008°30'W. The ship is maintaining a speed of approximately 4.5 to 5.0 knots. During this voyage, 'OPDR Andalucia' is receiving assistance from the salvage tug 'VB Artico' (IMO No.: 7613014), according to reports from Odin TC.

The roll-on/roll-off vessel OPDR Andalucia was reportedly engulfed in flames on January 17, following a prior incident that left the ship disabled on the evening of January 16. At that time, the vessel was drifting in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Morocco. The OPDR Andalucia was en route from Arrecife in the Canary Islands to Seville, Spain. At 11:21 UTC on January 17, its last recorded position was 31°37'N 011°07'W, indicating that the vessel was adrift in open waters. As of now, no further details have emerged regarding the situation. For updates and further information, visit the Maritime Bulletin at http://www.odin.tc.