Discover the Filiz: Ratings & Maritime News

On March 1, 2021, the tanker 'Sunny Horizon' experienced a critical failure while navigating from New Orleans to Quebec. The incident occurred approximately 48 miles south of Anticosti Island, specifically in position 48° 18' 00.0" N, 062° 20' 00.0" W at 12:45 a.m. The vessel encountered a fresh-water cooling leak related to a cylinder liner on its main engine, resulting in the ship being left adrift for necessary repairs. Crew members promptly addressed the issue by replacing unit 4's liner jacket with a spare part before entering the confined waters of the Saint Lawrence River. Following these repairs, the 'Sunny Horizon' successfully resumed its journey and arrived in Quebec on March 5, ensuring the safety and continuity of operations in the region.

On January 9, 2020, the bulk carrier 'Sunny Horizon' encountered a significant hydraulic system malfunction impacting both the windlasses and mooring winches while operating 2.85 miles south-southwest of Boucherville, Quebec. Quick to respond, the dedicated crew conducted necessary repairs which successfully restored the system to full operational capability. Following the repairs, the vessel departed Quebec at 10:20 a.m. and subsequently docked in Montreal at 1:00 a.m. on January 10, ensuring minimal disruption to its scheduled route.