Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Barbara-b

On November 7, 2024, the merchant ship 'Barbara B', sailing from Bremen to Durres, successfully executed a rescue operation involving six migrants from Maghreb aboard a distressed vessel. The precarious boat was spotted approximately 30 nautical miles south of Almería. The rescue operation was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Almería, which aimed to assist all seven individuals on board. Initially, reports indicated that one person was missing. However, the swift action of the Helimer 205 helicopter was crucial, as it managed to locate and retrieve another migrant from the water, who was exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia. This individual was then promptly airlifted to Almería airport for medical treatment.

The vessel 'Moon Step,' while navigating from Stralsund to St. Petersburg, encountered a significant issue with its main engine on December 23, 2020. Following the incident, the tugboat 'Protector' came to the rescue, towing the damaged ship to Paljassaare Harbour in Tallinn, where it docked on December 25. Upon thorough inspections, maritime engineers discovered a crack in the No.7 cylinder liner of the main engine. Repairs were promptly initiated, and the ship successfully departed Tallinn on January 6, heading toward Szczecin, with an estimated time of arrival on January 9.

On November 29, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Moon Step,' carrying 4,380 tonnes of steel scrap in bulk, encountered engine troubles while navigating from Inverkeithing to Seville. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m., specifically at coordinates 55° 18' 33" N, 0° 54' 26" W, which is situated about 25 miles northwest of the River Tyne. The vessel reported complications with its main engine turbine and elevated temperature levels. Fortunately, the crew anticipated that repairs could be executed within two hours and determined that external assistance was not necessary. Despite facing adverse weather conditions initially, the situation improved as it became more moderate. After successfully completing the necessary repairs, the 'Moon Step' resumed its journey at 5:45 p.m., with an estimated time of arrival in Seville set for December 8 at 1 p.m.