Cssc-Cape-Town Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 23, the CSSC Cape Town sailed away from the waters of Gibraltar after successfully completing its bunkering operations. The ship's departure follows an incident where an explosion was suspected to have originated from a gas leak related to the coal cargo within the windlass control room. Authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the explosion, ensuring all necessary bodies have been notified, including the P&I club, insurers, and the vessel's flag state. A thorough assessment by the attending classification society has been conducted, leading to the approval from local authorities as well as the classification body for the ship to continue its voyage. All protocols are being adhered to as safety remains the top priority in the maritime community.

Authorities in Gibraltar have initiated an investigation following a significant explosion aboard the bulk carrier 'CSSC Cape Town' on February 19, 2023. The incident occurred in the waters near Gibraltar, resulting in injuries to four crew members, with two sustaining serious injuries. Emergency rescue teams from Gibraltar promptly responded, providing on-board medical treatment to two of the injured sailors, while the other two were airlifted to a local hospital for urgent care, suffering from severe burns. Although the precise location of the explosion on the vessel has yet to be confirmed, preliminary assessments suggest it may have originated at the front of the ship. Throughout the incident, the crew maintained continual communication with Gibraltar Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) as they remained moored at Gibraltar Anchorage West.

In a harrowing incident on the night of February 19, 2021, the bulk carrier CSSC Cape Town experienced an explosion in its forecastle while transiting Gibraltar waters. The vessel, en route from Baltimore, USA, to Algeciras, was carrying a cargo of coal at the time of the explosion. Of the crew members, two sustained serious burns, with injuries accounting for 40% and 25% of their body surface areas, necessitating urgent hospital care. Additionally, two other crew members sustained minor injuries and received treatment on board. The Gibraltar Port Authority promptly dispatched paramedics to the CSSC Cape Town to assist with the situation. Fortunately, there was no subsequent fire reported on the ship. The Captain has established communication with Algeciras Port, which has extended its support for the ongoing response to the injured crew. Following the incident, the CSSC Cape Town departed the Bay of Gibraltar and anchored at Gibraltar Anchorage West, located at coordinates 36° 8.65' N 005° 22.58' W, where it has remained in a stationary position as of February 21, 2021.