What Crew Members Say About Astral

On December 2, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Astral', carrying a crew of 13, faced significant propulsion issues while traveling from Plymouth to Amsterdam. The incident occurred at precisely 08:20 a.m. in the coordinates 49°54'43.8" N and 2°57'10.8" W, likely due to water contamination in the engine oil. This malfunction caused the ship to drift and eventually become stationary. Repairs were initiated and were estimated to take an additional six to seven hours to fully extract the water from the oil mixture. By 5:10 p.m., following successful repairs, the 'Astral' resumed its journey, with an updated estimated time of arrival set for December 4, 2019.