What Crew Members Say About Cartagena

On the evening of March 13, 2014, the cement carrier 'UBC Cartagena' lost its moorings due to fierce winds while docked at a cement factory in Kjøpsvik, Norway. The storm caused the vessel to drift precariously, prompting immediate action to prevent further incidents. By 9:30 p.m., the crew managed to halt the drift with emergency anchoring, but the ship required towing assistance to safely return to the quay. Authorities were promptly notified; the police were on standby and local fire department was prepared with oil drainage equipment in case the situation escalated. To mitigate the risks, three tugs were dispatched from Narvik, Harstad, and Sortland, along with a pilot from Bodø. Despite the challenging weather conditions, which included winds reaching 25 m/sec and significant wave activity, the first tug arrived in Kjøpsvik around midnight. Another cement carrier, 'Cembay', also faced difficulties amidst the turbulent weather, but updates indicated that the situation for both vessels was being effectively managed. For further details, view the Norwegian report with photographs at http://www.fremover.no/lokale_nyheter/article7227502.ece.