The Bc-Vanessa: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

Recent developments in maritime operations have seen the 'BC Vanessa' successfully complete temporary repairs at the Tuzla shipyard anchorage. According to recommendations from the class surveyor, the repairs were verified upon completion, allowing the vessel to receive clearance for departure. On November 1, the 'BC Vanessa' set sail towards the Canakkale Strait, anchoring at the Marmara West Anchorage located at the northern entrance of the Strait on November 2. The vessel is currently awaiting transit permission as it makes its way to Sfax, positioned at 40° 33.61' N 027° 02.09' E. In another update, the 'Benitamou' has encountered changes in its cargo discharge schedule due to an incident. The ship has now docked at Icdas port, where cargo unloading operations are underway, following the necessary customs formalities. After completing the unloading process, the 'Benitamou' will be relocated from Icdas port to a shipyard in ballast condition to facilitate permanent repairs.

The 'BC Vanessa' recently underwent its initial damage assessment at Sevketiye anchorage. Following the inspection, the vessel received clearance from the Harbour Master to set sail to Tuzla anchorage, where it successfully arrived and anchored on October 28. Repair works on the ship are set to be conducted based on the recommendations provided by the class surveyor. As of October 30, the vessel remains at a standstill, positioned at 40° 50.40' N latitude and 029° 16.43' E longitude.

In a serious maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'BC Vanessa' collided with the ore carrier 'Benitamou' (IMO:9439046) in the Marmara Sea on October 24, 2021, at 03:10 a.m. The collision occurred while both vessels were navigating through dense fog on their way to the Dardanelles, roughly midway between Sarkoy in Tekirdag and Gelibolu in Canakkale. The impact resulted in the 'BC Vanessa' striking the 'Benitamou' midships on the port side, causing significant damage that led to water ingress and a large breach in the hull of the 'Benitamou.' The 'BC Vanessa' also sustained severe damage to its bow and forecastle. Following the accident, the 'BC Vanessa' anchored at Sevketiye. In response to the emergency, Coastal Safety dispatched multiple tugs, including 'Nazim Tur,' 'Kurtarma 4,' 'Kurtarma 15,' and 'Seren 2,' to provide assistance. At the time of the collision, the 'Benitamou' was transporting iron ore from Yuzhny bound for China, while the 'BC Vanessa' was en route from Varna to Tunis. Stay updated with more developments on this incident as they unfold.