The Cape-Arundel: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On September 4, 2018, a serious maritime incident occurred in Bremerhaven when the vehicle carrier 'Honor', on approach from Antwerp, collided with the tugboat 'Svitzer Marken' while navigating the northern lock. The collision resulted in severe injuries to one crew member aboard the tug, necessitating immediate hospitalization. Significant damage ensued, particularly to the tug's superstructure and the starboard foreship. During the entry maneuver, two additional tugs were engaged to assist the 'Honor'. In a dramatic turn of events, the 'Svitzer Marken', after successfully passing the vessels, unexpectedly altered course and ended up under the bow of the 'Honor'. Following the collision, the tug was securely docked at Lloyd Yard Bremerhaven at 11:20 a.m. on September 5. Meanwhile, the 'Honor' sustained a minor hole above its waterline yet managed to berth safely at Kaiser Port 2 in Bremerhaven at 3:30 p.m. This incident raises significant safety concerns in lock navigation procedures, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in busy ports. For more details, you can view the German report accompanied by photographs here: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/35235/4054103.

The vehicles carrier 'Honor' has safely docked at the New Cruise Terminal in Southampton as of February 24 at 9:30 p.m., following a fire that affected several of the cars on board. Fortunately, all 21 crew members are reported to be unharmed. The Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that some vehicles were involved in the blaze, prompting the deployment of additional fire crews. A UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lee on Solent was dispatched with temperature and gas monitoring equipment to evaluate the situation further. On-site assistance is being provided by a Southampton Port pilot and an MCA Marine Casualty Officer, who are both aiding in the assessment of the damage. The 'Honor' is expected to remain in Southampton over the weekend, with further updates anticipated on February 27. For more details, including photos and videos of the incident, visit the news links provided: [Daily Echo](http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15116017.Fire_breaks_out_on_car_carrier_after_leaving_Southampton/#gallery1), [Heart FM](http://www.heart.co.uk/southcoast/news/local/21-crew-rescued-fire-on-board-car-carrier/#KE3HfeVVOL9YWrGe.97), and [ITV Meridian](http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-02-25/21-crew-safe-well-after-ship-fire-in-english-channel/).

In an alarming incident early on February 24, 2017, a fire ignited aboard the vehicle carrier 'Honor' approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Cherbourg. The vessel, which had departed from Southampton at 9:40 p.m. on February 23, was en route to Charleston when the blaze broke out at around 4:30 a.m. Fortunately, the crew swiftly activated the CO2 extinguishers and successfully managed to control the fire without any injuries reported. Although the 'Honor' did not request external assistance, it remained under the vigilant oversight of the CROSS Jobourg. The ship subsequently made its way back to Southampton while being monitored. In response to the situation, the Center for Maritime Operations (COM) located at the Maritime Prefecture of the English Channel and North Sea, dispatched the emergency tug 'Abeille Liberté' from Cherbourg along with the Cayman helicopter from the French Navy to ensure safety measures were in place. By the afternoon, the 'Honor' was navigating south-west of the Isle of Wight. There were initial plans for the vessel to anchor off the Isle of Wight to evaluate the extent of the fire damage and assess its safety for reentering Southampton Port. The cargo area, where the fire had originated, was sealed, and the crew continued to monitor the conditions closely.