Working Conditions Aboard the Bow-Spring
IMO: 9215256
Oil Products Tanker, Norway
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Vessel Details
MMSI
257514000
Callsign
LADW6
Width
33.0 m
Length
183.0 m
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Brandon
2024-03-19
Position: Pumpman
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Latest News (2)
Tanker Encountering Rudder Issues in the Elbe River
On January 23, 2026, the tanker 'Bow Spring' experienced significant rudder difficulties shortly after departing from Hamburg, where it was headed towards Savannah. As the situation unfolded in the late evening, the vessel was forced to anchor in the Elbe fairway, positioned between Neuwerk and Cuxhaven. The multi-purpose ship 'Neuwerk' promptly responded to assist the stricken tanker. By the morning of January 24, the 'Bow Spring' successfully docked at berth 4 in Cuxhaven, resuming its operations.