Working Conditions Aboard the Bbc-Bahrain

In the early hours of January 31, 2016, the ferry 'Eurocargo Istanbul' encountered a troubling incident as it allided with the anchored cargo vessel 'BBC Bahrain' at the outer anchorage of Livorno, Italy. The ferry was making its way from Cagliari to Livorno when it experienced engine difficulties on January 30 at approximately 11:30 p.m., about 11 nautical miles from the port. In response to the mechanical issues, four tugboats were dispatched for assistance. However, adverse weather conditions—including high winds—led to a severing of the towline at 4:10 a.m. As a result, the ferry began to drift and struck the cargo ship at 4:37 a.m. Fortunately, only minor damage was reported. Due to the continuing inclement weather, the ferry was required to remain anchored at the outer roads, with Coastguard patrol boats monitoring the situation. It took until February 1 at 11 a.m. for the Eurocargo Istanbul to finally dock at the Terminal Alto Fondale in Livorno, with the BBC Bahrain following behind at 11:45 p.m. The incident has been covered in detail by local news sources, with additional reports and photographs available through the links provided: http://www.quilivorno.it/collisione-fra-due-navi-in-rada/ http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2016/01/31/news/lieve-collisione-tra-2-navi-in-rada-livorno-1.12872167?refresh_ce http://www.lanazione.it/livorno/collisione-porto-1.1690293.

On October 2, 2015, the cargo vessel 'BBC Bahrain,' sailing from Izmir to Uddevalla via Rostock, experienced a critical rudder failure while navigating the Kiel Canal, near the Levensau Bridge. Thanks to the skillful actions of the master and pilot, the crew successfully maneuvered to avoid grounding against the embankment. They executed a zigzag approach into the North Port of Kiel, where the vessel safely berthed by noon. After a brief halt, 'BBC Bahrain' resumed its journey at 1:10 p.m., reaching Rostock shortly after noon on October 3, before proceeding to Uddevalla the same evening. For further details and images, refer to the German report: http://www.kn-online.de/News/Nord-Ostsee-Kanal/Nachrichten-vom-NOK/Nord-Ostsee-Kanal-stundenlang-gesperrt