Ernst-Oldendorff Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a dramatic incident on October 3, 2023, the container vessel m/v 'Cape Kortia' experienced a fire in its engine room while navigating through the Pacific access to the Panama Canal. The vessel was making its way to the PSA Puerto Panama International Terminal when it lost control and subsequently collided with the bulk carrier 'Ernst Oldendorff' at the Rosadani Terminal, located near the Puente de Las Américas. Fortunately, the responding tugs were able to prevent significant damage during their rescue operations, although one tug came perilously close to running aground near Balboa Port terminal. Following this incident, the Pacific access to the canal has been cleared for normal traffic. For additional details, including photos and videos, visit the report here: https://portalportuario.cl/buque-cape-kortia-sufre-conato-de-incendio-y-colision-en-acceso-al-canal-de-panama/

On November 20, 2019, at 6:30 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Ernst Oldendorff' experienced a complete auxiliary engine failure while navigating the Dixon Entrance, located at coordinates 54°41'11.3" N and 130°29'34.4" W. Fortunately, the vessel's master reported that the malfunction did not impede the ship's overall operations. Following the incident, the 'Ernst Oldendorff' made its way to Stewart, where it arrived for repairs on November 30 at 10:10 a.m. After completing the necessary maintenance, the vessel resumed its journey, setting sail for Ulsan with an estimated arrival date of December 22.