The Cornion: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On June 19, 2021, at 7:10 a.m., the cargo ship 'Cornion,' sailing from Ipswich to Santander with a substantial cargo of 3,158.53 tonnes of steel straps, faced technical difficulties while navigating 14.6 miles southeast of Flamborough Head, specifically at coordinates 54°00'40.2"N, 000°15'49.2"E. The vessel indicated an issue with incorrect oil levels in its engine, prompting an immediate response. Repairs were anticipated to take around 15 minutes. However, by 11 a.m., the crew needed to conduct a thorough cleaning of the lubricant oil from the main engine system at a new position marked by latitude 53°50'29.0"N and longitude 000°39'31.8"E, with this process expected to take approximately 90 minutes. Following the completion of these repairs, the 'Cornion' was back on its way, aiming to reach its destination by June 23.

On June 25, 2020, a fire erupted in the engine room of the cargo vessel 'Cornion' while it was docked in Sagunto. Fortunately, the ship's dedicated engine crew swiftly extinguished the flames, and there were no injuries reported during the incident. Although the extent of the damage remains unspecified, the vessel had been berthed in Sagunto since June 11. This incident highlights the importance of prompt response and safety protocols in maritime operations.

On March 9, 2020, at 1:10 PM, the cargo vessel 'Cornion' encountered an unexpected cylinder head malfunction while navigating 29 miles south of Prawle Point. The ship, carrying 3,244 tonnes of fertilizer and staffed by a crew of eight, was making its way from Antwerp to Santander, Spain. The incident occurred at geographic coordinates 49° 44' 45" N, 003° 30' 45.6" W. Following the cylinder head issue, repair work commenced, taking approximately two hours to complete. The 'Cornion' successfully resumed its journey at 3:20 PM, with an estimated time of arrival in Santander on March 11.