Bbc-Sapphire Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a notable maritime incident on April 4, 2017, at 2:20 PM, the vessel 'BBC Sapphire' encountered trouble while maneuvering in the access channel leading to the Zandvliet lock in Antwerp. During this operation, 'BBC Sapphire' collided with the stationary tugboat 'Lieven Gevaert'. Fortunately, the crew was aboard and reported no injuries; however, the impact caused significant damage to the 'BBC Sapphire'. The ship sustained a notable dent on the starboard side below the waterline, and the engines were displaced, necessitating repairs in dry dock. Following the allision, 'BBC Sapphire' managed to dock in Antwerp later that same day and departed the next morning, April 6, at 4:00 AM, setting course for Aberdeen with an estimated time of arrival on April 7 at 11:00 AM. For more insights and visuals regarding this incident, check out the Dutch report featuring photographs and videos at: http://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20170405_02818220/twee-botsingen-in-drie-uur-op-schelde and https://www.facebook.com/ger.korterink/videos/1420177241389869/

Between November 6 and November 8, 2015, the German Naval Base in Kiel saw the loading of two decommissioned submarines, the "U 23" and "U 24," onto the vessel "BBC Sapphire." These submarines, now known as "Indomable" and "Intrepido," were retrofitted at HDW Kiel for the Colombian Coast Guard, specifically to combat smuggling activities along the nation's coastline. The departure from Kiel occurred on November 10, with the arrival in Cartagena anticipated by November 27. For further insights, including reports and pictures, visit the following links: [Forum Schiff](http://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1377), [KN Online](http://www.kn-online.de/News/Aktuelle-Nachrichten-Kiel/Nachrichten-aus-Kiel/Kieler-Marinearsenal-Kolumbianische-U-Boote-reisen-huckepack), and [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/U-Boote-aus-Kiel-auf-dem-Weg-nach-Suedamerika-,uboot562.html).