What Crew Members Say About Bonita

A noteworthy sight in Harlingen, a ship has been laid up alongside its three sister vessels. This gathering of sisterships brings a unique maritime atmosphere to the area. The laid-up ship is currently docked at this picturesque location, attracting the attention of ship enthusiasts and photographers alike. For a closer look, visit the full gallery at http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2101092.

On February 17, 2014, the vessel 'Marlene' was towed to a repair facility in Harlingen by the tugboat 'MTS Victory' after experiencing significant gear damage. Prior to this, the ship was offloaded at Velzen North/Ijmuiden where its cargo of cable reels was successfully transferred to the 'Atlantic'. This operation was expertly coordinated by World Wise Marine brokers based in IJmuiden. Following the offloading, 'Marlene' remained docked for a week, awaiting favorable weather conditions for her journey to the repair yard. At 8 a.m. on February 17, the convoy finally set sail, docking at the yard in Herring around 1 a.m. on February 18. For readers interested in visuals of the event, detailed reports and photos can be found at the following links: [Tugspotters on MTS Victory towing Marlene](http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2014/02/mts-victory-sleept-marlene-de-sluizen-uit-in-ijmuiden/) and [Marlene under tow](http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2014/02/marlene-under-tow-to-haringen-17214-at-7-50-hours/).

On January 10, 2012, at approximately 11 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Marlene', while en route from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Gdynia, experienced a fire alarm near the North Hordland Bridge. At the time, there were ten individuals onboard, including the pilot. The lifeboat 'Kristian Gerdard Jebsen' was dispatched to the scene, with initial plans to tow the vessel to safety. However, upon investigation, it was determined that what appeared to be a fire was, in fact, steam emanating from a minor diesel leak. The 'Marlene' was able to resume its journey under its own power, with the 'Kristian Gerdard Jebsen' providing an escort to ensure safety. Fortunately, the crew was equipped with spare parts, which allowed them to quickly address and repair the issue on board. The Bergen Fire Department also responded, arriving with their fireboat 'Sjøsprøyten.' By the afternoon, the situation was fully resolved with no further complications. For more visuals and in-depth reports, check the following Norwegian news sources: [BT](http://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/Brann-i-lastebat--2638568.html) and [Nordhordland](http://www.nordhordland.no/nyhende/article5877226.ece).