Reviews & Ratings for the Chemtrans-Nova

On April 4, 2019, at approximately 1 a.m., the oil tanker 'Chemtrans Nova' faced an anchor dragging incident while anchored at Come By Chance, Newfoundland & Labrador. The vessel, with IMO number not specified, was making its way to Freeport, Bahamas when it was reported that it dragged its anchor in coordinates 47° 47' 37" N and 54° 08' 14" W. Fortunately, the crew swiftly repositioned the anchor, allowing the ship to stabilize its position. Following the incident, the 'Chemtrans Nova' continued its journey, successfully arriving at Freeport on April 20, 2019.

On February 6, 2019, at approximately 6:30 PM, the tanker Chemtrans Nova experienced a critical incident approximately 75 miles southeast of Delaware Bay, near Chincoteague, Virginia, in the Atlantic Ocean. During routine maintenance work, two engineers encountered a dangerous situation when the enclosed lifeboat they were servicing unexpectedly detached and fell into the sea. The crew promptly alerted the U.S. Coast Guard, which rapidly deployed the nearby cutter Reliance for assistance. The lucky timing of the Reliance's position allowed for a swift rescue, with one engineer retrieved directly from the water while the other was rescued from the lifeboat. Both men sustained injuries—including a lacerated stomach and a broken leg—prompting a coordinated emergency response. A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft provided essential communication relay support, as an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Elizabeth City was dispatched for medical evacuation. The injured crew members were successfully transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Following the event, the Chemtrans Nova resumed its journey from Marcus Hook to the Bahamas just five hours later, post-incident.