Discover the Elka-Athina: Ratings & Maritime News

In an exciting development in the maritime industry, Aramco has successfully finalized a new charter agreement for a duration of 12 months. The terms of this deal establish a daily rate of $15,000. This strategic move is expected to enhance Aramco's operational efficiency and support its ongoing initiatives in the energy sector.

On the evening of December 6 at 10:30 PM, the bulk carrier 'Elka Athina' found itself anchored near Den Helder as essential repairs to its main engine were underway. The repair crew worked diligently throughout the night, successfully finishing the necessary maintenance by the early hours of December 7. Following the completion of the repairs, the ship's master awaited further instructions from the vessel's owner. Meanwhile, 14 crew members who had been temporarily evacuated for safety reasons spent the night on a nearby oil platform; plans were in place for their return to the ship during the course of the day.

On December 6, 2013, at 5:20 p.m., the tanker 'Elka Athina' encountered significant engine troubles while navigating approximately one mile from the unmanned L-7-H platform. The vessel, which was transporting no cargo and had a crew of 26 on board, successfully deployed two anchors about 0.4 nautical miles from the platform to stabilize itself. Following the incident, repairs on the engine were immediately initiated as the 'Elka Athina' drifted slowly from the L-7-H location, located 43 nautical miles northwest of Den Helder. Due to safety precautions, the Coastguard Centre had alerted an offshore rescue helicopter, which stood by at the nearby L7P platform. As the situation unfolded, the captain had made an initial request to evacuate 14 crew members, a move which was ultimately halted at 6:25 p.m. Resilient efforts paid off, as the main engine was successfully repaired by 6:26 p.m., allowing the 'Elka Athina' to regain its operational capabilities. For those interested in further details and imagery, a live blog covers the incident comprehensively: http://www.kustwacht.nl/nl/liveblog061213.html.