The Annegret: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The merchant vessel 'Annegret', which docked in the Free Zone of Seville on June 9, 2020, at 9:15 p.m., faced a five-day quarantine due to the suspicion of a malaria case onboard. Upon arrival at the Sevitrade Marítima facilities, health and safety protocols were promptly initiated to assess the situation, which raised concerns about potential infectious diseases such as Covid-19 or malaria. The ship's captain had notified authorities about a crew member exhibiting suspicious symptoms before reaching Chipiona, where a local pilot boarded for navigation through the Guadalquivir River. In a coordinated effort with the Port of Seville and Foreign Health officials, an ambulance was on standby to swiftly transport the affected sailor to a nearby hospital for testing. Following comprehensive testing, the results confirmed that the sailor did not have any contagious diseases. As a result, the remaining crew members were eventually granted permission to disembark on June 14, after enduring a precautionary quarantine onboard. It was necessary to conduct a total of three tests to arrive at the conclusive results. Had the tests indicated an infectious disease, stringent measures would have been implemented, including fumigation for malaria or an extended quarantine for Covid-19. Fortunately, no further actions were needed as the health of the crew was secured. The 'Annegret' was originally in Seville to load iron components and continued its journey to the shipyards of Puerto Real, arriving there on June 16 at 2 p.m. The suspicion of malaria arose due to the vessel's recent operations in Africa, highlighting the need for vigilant health measures in maritime transport.

In a significant step for the LNG Train 9 project in Bintulu, SAL Heavy Lift has successfully transported a vital cryogenic heat exchanger, often referred to as the 'Heart of the LNG Plant'. The shipment was carried out by the MV Annegret, a renowned Type 161A vessel boasting a remarkable lifting capacity of 650 tonnes. The heat exchanger itself weighs 257 tonnes and measures an impressive 50.7 x 5.66 x 6.06 metres. This critical component was shipped from Fairless Hills, USA, through an extensive journey across the Pacific. Justin Archard, managing director for SAL Heavy Lift in South East Asia and Australasia, emphasized the importance of this delivery, stating, 'A cryogenic heat exchanger serves as the effective heart of an LNG facility. These components are not only extremely valuable but also highly sensitive, necessitating meticulous handling. We are thrilled that our client has chosen us once again for this crucial task, reflecting our commitment to reliability and our proven safety record.'

On March 16, 2011, at approximately 1:15 PM, the cargo vessel 'Annegret', with IMO number 9147710, experienced a distressing incident en route to Trieste. A Filipino crew member was reported missing while working on deck, between Eemshaven and Borkum, specifically in the Wester Ems waterway between buoys 30 and 22. The Borkum DGzRS station's vessel 'Alfried Krupp' took the lead in coordinating the search and rescue (SAR) operation. This extensive operation included participation from Navy helicopters based in Helgoland, as well as boats from customs, police, the KNRM, and local fishing vessels. The weather conditions at the time were moderately challenging, with a wind force of 4-5 Beaufort coming from the east, although visibility remained good. After a thorough search effort, the 'Annegret' successfully docked at Emden North Quay later that evening, around 11 PM.