Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Elisabeth-Oldendorff

The bulk carrier Elisabeth Oldendorff, weighing in at 25,431 gross tonnes and launched in 2015, experienced engine troubles while sailing from London to Antwerp. On the morning of October 5, the vessel, which was transporting a significant cargo of 296.76 metric tonnes of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO), 52 metric tonnes of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and 43,347 litres of lubricating oil, was initially reported as being not under command in the vicinity of latitude 51°34'05.7"N and longitude 01°45'14"E. Following a thorough examination of the fuel injector valve, the crew managed to restore partial functionality, enabling the vessel to navigate at reduced power. All necessary parties were promptly informed of the situation. After making progress under these constrained conditions, the Elisabeth Oldendorff successfully reached the Port of Antwerp at 02:16 AM today, where complete repairs will be carried out once the ship docks. This incident underscores the resilience of maritime operations in the face of technical challenges.