Eems-dart Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a remarkable turn of events, the cargo vessel 'Eems Dart' had to make an urgent detour during its journey from Rouen to Drogheda. On September 28, 2019, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the crew discovered eight Albanian stowaways concealed in the engine room. This alarming finding prompted the vessel to divert to Cherbourg. Upon arrival at 12:20 p.m., the stowaways were promptly met by local authorities, including the gendarmerie and marine police, who assisted in safely bringing them ashore. Shortly thereafter, the 'Eems Dart' departed Cherbourg to continue her journey, with an updated estimated time of arrival in Drogheda set for September 30 at 3:00 p.m. For further details, readers can visit the official French report with accompanying photos: http://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/operation-d-evacuation-de-8-clandestins-decouverts-sur-un-cargo.

On August 8, 2017, the Dutch Coastguard was called into action following a distress signal from the vessel 'Eems Dart' at 8:50 a.m. A 35-year-old Russian crew member required urgent medical attention, suffering from a severe fever exceeding 39ºC and complications related to his bile. Anchored close to Goeree, the crew acted swiftly, prompting the KNRM (Royal Dutch Sea Rescue Institution) to mobilize. At 9:45 a.m., the ill crew member was transferred to the lifeboat 'Jeanine Parqui' for evacuation. The journey back to port was uneventful, and the patient reported a reduction in pain during transit. Upon arrival at Berg Port at 10:15 a.m., he was promptly transported to the Port Hospital in Rotterdam for further medical care. For a detailed report with accompanying photos and video, visit: https://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-hoek-van-holland/medevac-voor-russische-zeeman-foto-video.