The Fri-Gdansk: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

The 'Arklow Ruler' is still stranded in Drogheda, with eight crew members on board and carrying a non-hazardous cargo. This vessel, which shares a lineage with the 'Arklow Raider'—a ship that famously ran aground in October 2012—has faced challenges in its recovery. On May 25, attempts to refloat the 'Arklow Ruler' during high tide proved ineffective. Fortunately, the Irish Coastguard confirmed that there are no signs of pollution, and the ship remains safe. For a detailed report, complete with photos and video, visit: http://www.thejournal.ie/ship-arklow-ruler-video-1485425-May2014/

On May 25, 2014, the cargo vessel 'Arklow Ruler' encountered a challenging situation as it ran aground at the entrance of the River Boyne in County Louth, Ireland. The vessel, which was en route from Antwerp, found itself lodged on the riverbanks with a crew of nine members on board around 9:30 a.m. To assist with the situation, a tug was scheduled to reach the scene by 7 p.m., with hopes that the rising tide at approximately 9:30 p.m. would be sufficient to free the 'Arklow Ruler' from its predicament. For visual updates, you can refer to the following link: https://twitter.com/kevinhealy5/status/470220316820926464/photo/1.

On December 15, 2013, at 11:50 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Arklow Ruler' encountered a challenging situation as it traveled from Felixstowe to Newport. The ship temporarily came to a halt approximately 2.9 miles southwest of Bolt Head, near Salcombe, amidst gusty southwesterly winds reaching around 30 knots. While at anchor, the neighboring vessel, 'Arklow Field' (IMO-No.: 9527673), which was on its way from Drogheda to Ipswich, adjusted its course and maintained a standby position just 1.2 miles away from the halted 'Arklow Ruler'. The situation escalated on December 16 at 8 a.m., when the Belgian anchor handling tug 'Union Boxer' (IMO-No.: 9537537), en route from Zeebrugge to Luanda, Angola, arrived on scene to offer assistance, while 'Arklow Field' resumed its journey. This incident highlights the challenges vessels can face while navigating treacherous waters, underscoring the importance of maritime preparedness and cooperation.