Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Buccoo-Reef

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. reported a remarkable rescue operation involving their methanol carrier, the BUCCOO REEF, which took place on August 2, 2017. The vessel successfully reached and rescued a stranded yachtsman in the Bay of Biscay, situated approximately 370 kilometers northwest of Spain's western coastline. This incident highlights the critical role shipping companies play in maritime safety and their commitment to assisting those in distress at sea.

On June 25, 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully performed a medical evacuation of a crew member from the tanker 'Buccoo R.' off the coast of Virginia Beach. The incident began around 2:30 a.m. when Coast Guard watchstanders at the 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth were alerted to a situation involving a crewman suffering from acute chest pains, approximately 10 miles southeast of Cape Henry. In response, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew was dispatched from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, a mission that launched at approximately 4:35 a.m. The helicopter reached the scene near Buccoo Reef around 5:05 a.m., where the crew successfully hoisted the ailing man aboard. He was then transported to Sentara Norfolk Hospital, arriving by 5:40 a.m. Fortunately, reports indicate that he was in stable condition following the medical emergency.

On April 22, 2016, a serious accident occurred involving a crew member aboard the vessel 'Buccoo Reef' during its operations in Bassens, Gironde, following its arrival from Point Lisas for a methanol unloading mission. At approximately 7:30 p.m., as the ship was preparing to depart the dock, a 33-year-old Filipino crew member responsible for the moorings tragically fell into the Garonne River. Reports indicate that his head struck the hull of the ship before he submerged. Immediate recovery efforts were implemented, and he was swiftly transported to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. In the wake of the incident, local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall.