The Anglo-Marie-Louise: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On December 25, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard's Patrol Ship 'C-427' successfully carried out a timely medical evacuation of a 24-year-old Indian sailor from the vessel 'Anglo Marie Louise' while operating off the coast of Goa. This operation highlights the swift response capabilities of the Coast Guard in emergencies at sea. In a separate yet equally commendable action, the 'Rani Durgavati,' another ship of the Indian Coast Guard, played a crucial role in the safe return of four Indian fishermen who had been detained by Sri Lankan authorities. Both the evacuated sailor and the fishermen were subsequently escorted and handed over to local fisheries officials in Nagapattinam, ensuring their safety and well-being. For more details and visuals from the operation, visit: https://www.awazthevoice.in/india-news/indian-coast-guard-evacuates-sailor-from-uk-vessel-off-goa-46727.html.

In a serious maritime incident on November 27, 2024, the bulk carrier 'Anglo Marie Louise' experienced an explosion within its cargo hold while navigating approximately 150 nautical miles east of North Carolina. The vessel, which was transporting up to 133,669 cubic meters of bulk cargo from Baltimore to Singapore, was situated at coordinates Lat. 35.7350, Lng. -73.6517 when the explosion occurred around 8 a.m. UTC. Reports indicate that the incident resulted in significant damage to the ship's No. 1 and No. 2 cargo hatches. Following the explosion, the 'Anglo Marie Louise' successfully turned back towards Chesapeake Bay. By November 28, shortly before 3 a.m., the vessel anchored safely off the coast of Virginia Beach at position 36° 57' N, 076° 01' W, ensuring the safety of its crew and cargo.

In a significant development for the coal shipping industry, Murmansk Port, Russia's largest coal loading hub in Europe, has successfully loaded its first Capesize vessel since 2011. This milestone marks an important step in the port's strategy to enhance its competitiveness against other European ports. According to a recent announcement from the Murmansk Port Authority, the Britannia G was loaded with approximately 110,000 tonnes of coal during the period from July 4 to July 8, 2011. This substantial cargo is destined for the French port of Dunkirk, reflecting Murmansk’s ambitions to strengthen its position in the international coal market.