Working Conditions Aboard the Arkanoor-2

On January 8, 2014, at approximately 8:55 PM, the cargo vessel 'Tyumen 2', sailing from Hamburg to Szczecin, made its way into the southern lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel when authorities noticed the captain's erratic conduct and detected the scent of alcohol. A subsequent breathalyzer test revealed that the 45-year-old captain had a blood alcohol concentration of 1.6 per mille. Following this, a blood sample was taken, and the ship was held at the railway pilings in Brunsbüttel while the captain spent the night at the seafarer's Mission. He was required to pay a safety fine for the incident. The police investigations were ongoing. It's noteworthy that the 'Tyumen 2' had previously been involved in a tragic collision with the 'OOCL Finland' on April 14, 2011, near Fischerhuette on the Kiel Canal, resulting in the death of two individuals inside the damaged wheelhouse.

The vessel 'Tyumen 2' has successfully completed extensive repairs following collision damage incurred in the Kiel Canal. On December 5, 2011, the ship set sail from Glückstadt in the afternoon, showcasing its newly installed wheelhouse. After safely docking at the Bominflot Quay in Kiel around 3 a.m. on December 6, the crew conducted final diver inspections of the hull. Subsequently, at 6 p.m., the 'Tyumen 2' departed Kiel, charting a course for Kaliningrad, where final adjustments and repairs are scheduled to take place.

The repair work for the 'Tyumen 2' is currently making significant strides at the Glückstadt quay. A newly constructed wheelhouse is ready for installation, while various components of the superstructure undergo refurbishment. These repairs follow a recent collision, highlighting the importance of prompt maintenance in maritime operations. For a detailed photo report on the ongoing repairs, visit the German forum: http://forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23#p65659.