Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Ceg-Galaxy

On January 11, 2020, the Oban RNLI Lifeboat, named 'Mora Edith MacDonald', was called into action to assist the vessel 'CEG Galaxy', which found itself in a precarious situation in Oban Bay. Overnight gale force winds had caused the ship to drag her two anchors, bringing her alarmingly close to the shores of Kerrera and the bustling north entrance of the bay. While the 'CEG Galaxy' was anchored and awaited necessary mechanical repairs, she was unable to relocate to a safer area. The lifeboat was launched at 11:30 a.m., reaching the scene shortly thereafter. A crew member boarded the distressed vessel, and a towline was quickly established. After securing the vessel, the lifeboat assisted in lifting the anchors, slowly maneuvering the 'CEG Galaxy' away from danger and into a safer position where the anchors were redeployed by 12:30 p.m. at coordinates 56° 25.00' N 005° 29.53' W. The vessel resumed its journey and arrived at Bangor anchorage on January 16 around 3 a.m., positioning at 54° 40.92' N 005° 40.59' W. On January 21, at 9:45 a.m., the 'CEG Galaxy' departed Kyle of Lochalsh, heading to Workington with an estimated time of arrival on January 22 at 9 p.m. For more details and accompanying photos, visit the RNLI’s official reports [here](https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2020/january/11/oban-rnli-lifeboat-assists-1300-tonne-coaster-in-oban-bay) and see the coverage from BBC News [here](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51069620).

In a shocking maritime incident, a Latvian captain has been sentenced to four months in prison for operating his vessel under the influence of alcohol. Andrejs Borodins, skipper of the 1,300-tonne cargo ship MV Fritjord, was found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) approaching four times the legal limit while navigating Scotland’s River Tay in July. Reports from the BBC reveal that a harbor pilot in Dundee discovered Borodins staggering and incoherent while at the helm. Concerned for safety, the pilot instructed him to return to his cabin to rest. Upon the ship’s arrival in Dundee, authorities arrested the captain. Charged under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, Borodins was sentenced to four months in prison, a reduction from the maximum of six months due to his guilty plea. The Railways and Transport Safety Act permits a maximum BAC of .08, with penalties potentially including up to two years in prison, fines, or both for violations.

Captain Andrejs Borodins, a 53-year-old Latvian maritime officer, has been sentenced to four months in prison after operating the vessel 'Frifjord' while heavily intoxicated in July 2014. Borodins was navigating the River Tay when his blood alcohol level was found to be nearly four times above the legal limit. The incident unfolded when pilot Barry Nisbet boarded the ship at Balmerino to assist in guiding the vessel safely past the road and rail bridges. Upon noticing Borodins' inebriated condition, Nisbet directed the captain to retire to his quarters, allowing the first mate to take over steering as they approached the Dundee dock. Subsequent police involvement resulted in Borodins’ arrest, after he failed a breath analyzer test. He ultimately pleaded guilty to charges under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. Discussing his client, defense lawyer John Kydd noted that Borodins had dedicated 25 years to maritime work and had previously served in the Russian military. His explanation for his actions pointed to exhaustion from consecutive six-hour shifts, which led him to consume alcohol. The judge, Sheriff Alastair Brown, sentenced Borodins to four months, reducing the original six-month term due to his early guilty plea.